Dinner for 4
Gruyère Cheese Soufflé
A smooth cheese sauce folded with beaten egg whites rises in the oven into a light, savory Gruyère soufflé.
$6.68for 4 servings
$1.67 per serving$6.68 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.27Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 7.25 | $2.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups full fat milk
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 2 pinches ground white pepper
- 3 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 15 g unsalted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and butter a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish.
- Melt 75 grams butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the milk, salt, and white pepper, then cook for 5 minutes until thick.
- Stir in the Gruyère and egg yolks, then cool the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whites into the cheese mixture, pour it into the dish, and bake for 25 minutes until puffed and set.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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