Cheese soufflé
The classic soufflé: a light cheese béchamel made with whipped egg whites, which rises in the oven and is eaten immediately, before collapsing.
The soufflé is a delicious and light dish, made with eggs and beaten egg whites, combined with various ingredients. Traditionally cooked in ramekins, it offers a light and airy texture.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time30 min
- Total50 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories285 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodfour
- Estimated cost$5.46 $1.37 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.28
- $0.05
- $0.25
- $1.60
- $3.25
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Grease a straight-sided soufflé dish.
- Melt the butter, add the flour, then the milk, whisking constantly to create a thick béchamel sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Once the dough is mixed, gradually add the egg yolks, one at a time, followed by the cheese. This is the key to achieving the desired flavor. ≈ 4 min
- Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks, adding a pinch of salt. These will provide the volume. Gently fold them in. ≈ 10 min
- Pour le gâteau, pour about, pour the batter into the mold about three-quarters full, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes without opening the oven.
- Serve immediately: the soufflé is puffed up and airy when it comes out of the oven, but it will start to deflate after a few minutes.
The bill
Cheese soufflé
- 30 g of butter, plus extra for the mold$0.28
- 30 g of flour$0.05
- 250 ml of milk$0.25
- 4 eggs$1.60
- 100 g of Comté cheese or grated Gruyère$3.25
- salt and pepper$0.03
Total$5.46
that's $1.37 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 285 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Salt | 0.54 g |
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