Simple Country Souffle – From Anything
This souffle is quick, easy, and foolproof – and an ideal use of leftovers.
- Prep Time: varies
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast or Brunch
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Thick White Sauce: makes about 3/4 cup
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup of milk, preferably whole
- salt to taste (needs to be highly seasoned)
The Souffle:
- 3/4 cup of white sauce
- 1/2 cup finely shredded or minced meat, fish, and/or vegetables.
- 3 eggs, separated
Instructions
The White Sauce:
Add butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour, stirring, until the mixture appears to dry. Add milk in increments, stirring well after each, getting into the corner of the pan. Simmer for a minute or two, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool. This will make about 3/4 of a cup.
The Souffle:
Separate three eggs, beat the yolks well, and add to the white sauce. Stir in the diced or shredded food of choice. Beat the whites till stiff and fold in.
Pour into well oiled baking dish and bake at 375 degrees F. until knife comes out clean – this depends on your pan – check at about 20 – 25 minutes.
Variations:
- 1/2 cup finelyl grated cheese may be added
- Try pinch of nutmeg, cayenne, or a favorite spice or herb.