Cheese and Leek Soufflé

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16

Delicious Cheese and Leek Soufflé recipe perfect for dinner tonight

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup butter
	1 medium leek , cleaned , white and green chopped into fine matchsticks
	2 ounces all-purpose flour
	2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
	1/2 pint milk
	3 ounces emmenthaler cheese , grated
	4 large eggs , yolk and white separated
	salt & fresh ground pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

368

Sugar

Fat

27g

This Cheese and Leek Soufflé recipe is perfect for a light dinner or a side dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. It's a dish that combines the creamy taste of cheese with the delicate flavor of leeks. This soufflé is light and fluffy, yet hearty and filling, making it the perfect meal for any occasion.The Cheese and Leek Soufflé is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed for generations worldwide.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	In a saucepan, cook the leek in the butter over low heat, for about 10 minutes.
3.	Add the flour and mustard and stir, then gradually add the hot milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
4.	When the mixture thickens, add the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
5.	Remove the pan from heat and then add the egg yolks one by one, mixing well after each addition.
6.	Beat the egg whites until stiff, and then fold them gently into the mixture.
7.	Pour the mixture into a greased dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.

PROS

This Cheese and Leek Soufflé is a light and fluffy dish, perfect for dinner or as a side dish with your meal.

It has a rich flavor with a cheesy and leek taste.

CONS

The soufflé can deflate easily, so it needs to be served straight out of the oven, and it can be a bit tricky to cook for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Leeks are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, and iron.
Eggs provide high-quality protein, and are a source of vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Cheese contains calcium which is good for strengthening bones.