KarenDeel
Culinary Explorer
Hi guys! Take your dinner to the next level with this creamy Gruyère Cheese Soufflé!
Light, fluffy, and packed with savory Gruyère, chives, and a touch of gooey American cheese—it's a flavor sensation!
Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress!
Gruyère Cheese Soufflé
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 slices yellow American cheese, each cut into 6 strips
- Prepare the Dish:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 1-quart gratin dish with butter and dust it with the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill.
- Make the Béchamel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter over moderate heat.
- Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, whisking continuously, until it thickens, about 1 minute.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Whisk in 4 egg yolks (save the remaining yolk for another use), salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Egg Whites:
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until firm peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Whisk one-third of the beaten egg whites into the béchamel sauce to lighten the mixture.
- Gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Fold in the shredded Gruyère cheese and chopped chives.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared gratin dish.
- Add American Cheese:
- Arrange the American cheese strips on top of the mixture in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake the Soufflé:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the soufflé is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve:
- Serve the soufflé immediately while it is still puffed.