Individual White Cheddar Corn-Chili Souffles Recipe

Name: Individual White Cheddar Corn-Chili Souffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow or white cornmeal; 3/4 cup milk; 5 large eggs, separated; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from 2 medium ears corn); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large canned green chilies, finely chopped; 1/2 pound bacon, fried until crisp, drained and crumbled into small pieces; 1/4 pound white cheddar cheese, grated, plus 12 thin 2-inch squares cheese; 1 large egg white

Servings: persons

1
Generously butter twelve 4-ounce (1/2-cup) ramekins or souffle dishes.
2
Set aside.
3
Stir the cornmeal into the milk in a saucepan.
4
Heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until it just barely comes to a boil and starts to thicken.
5
Transfer to a large bowl.
6
Stir in the egg yolks, corn, chili powder, salt and chilies, mixing thoroughly.
7
Add the bacon and grated cheese.
8
Stir well, until thoroughly incorporated.
9
Preheat the oven to 400F.
10
Beat the egg white in a large bowl until stiff but not dry.
11
Stir about one-quarter of the white very thoroughly into the corn mixture.
12
Add the remaining white and stir and fold until no white shows.
13
Divide the mixture evenly among the twelve ramekins.
14
Top each with a slice of cheese.
15
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until set.

741

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* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup yellow or white cornmeal, 3/4 cup milk, 5 large eggs, separated, 1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from 2 medium ears corn), and more.

Yes, Individual White Cheddar Corn-Chili Souffles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Individual White Cheddar Corn-Chili Souffles

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Variations & substitutions

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