This Savory Cheese Soufflé recipe creates a light, airy and flavorful dish that makes for a perfect appetizer or main course. With a creamy base of Gruyère and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this soufflé is a showstopper at any dinner table. Optional Dijon mustard and cayenne add a delightful kick.

Classic

Essential

Souffle

seriouseats.com

Recipe Options

Ingredients

Servings: 2

Scale:

Scale

0.25

0.5

3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese, for dusting the dish

3 1/2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 28g) all-purpose flour

1 cup (235ml) whole milk

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard (optional; see note)

1 pinch cayenne pepper or two dashes hot sauce (optional)

4 large egg yolks

5 large cold egg whites

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)

3 ounces (85g) freshly grated Gruyère or other semifirm cheese, such as cheddar

Steps

View steps on seriouseats.com or by saving the recipe to your personal library.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

856kcal

42%
Fat

54g

2%
Saturated Fat

31g

1%
Carbohydrates

39g

1%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

50g

2%
Cholesterol

479mg

23%
Sodium

776mg

38%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Getting Started

Create Recipe

Import From Website URL
Start From Scratch

Savory Cheese Soufflé Recipe

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts