Cheese and Asparagus Souffle Recipe

Name: Cheese and Asparagus Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup low-fat milk; 1 Tbs. unsalted butter; 1 1/2 Tbs. all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Pinch nutmeg; 2 large eggs, separated and at room temperature; 2 egg whites, at room temperature; Pinch cream of tartar; Pinch salt; 1/2 firmly packed cup grated lite Jarlsberg cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed, steamed 5 minutes, sliced 1/2-inch thick

Servings: persons

3/4 cup low-fat milk
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 1/2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch nutmeg
2 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
2 egg whites, at room temperature
Pinch cream of tartar
Pinch salt
1/2 firmly packed cup grated lite Jarlsberg cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed, steamed 5 minutes, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Place rack on lowest level in oven.
3
Butter two 8-oz.
4
ramekins, and dust sides and bottoms with 1 Tbs.
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Parmesan each.
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Place on baking sheet.
7
To make Bechamel: Warm milk in saucepan.
8
Melt butter in second saucepan over medium-low heat.
9
Stir in flour until smooth, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring with wooden spoon; allow to bubble but not brown.
10
Take pan off heat, whisk in warm milk and return to heat; whisk vigorously, scraping bottom and sides to prevent scorching.
11
When mixture simmers, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often from sides and bottom, 5 minutes, or until thick.
12
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
13
Remove from heat; stir 1 minute more.
14
Beat in egg yolks 1 at a time.
15
To make Souffle: Using electric beaters, beat 4 egg whites in bowl, starting at low and slowly increasing speed until they begin to foam.
16
Add cream of tartar and salt, and beat until satiny peaks form and hold their shape; do not overbeat.
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Combine remaining cheeses.
18
Using rubber spatula, stir one-fourth of beaten whites into Bechamel.
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Pour Bechamel into center of remaining whites, and fold together.
20
With each fold, sprinkle in handful of cheese mixture and handful of asparagus, giving bowl a quarter turn.
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When everything is added and mixture is uniform, carefully spoon into souffle dishes.
22
Put baking sheet on bottom rack.
23
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until puffy and browned; do not overcookcenters should be slightly runny.
24
Serve.

575

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup low-fat milk, 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, 1 1/2 Tbs. all-purpose flour, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Cheese and Asparagus Souffle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cheese and Asparagus Souffle

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