Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

Health score
1%
Make-ahead mushroom soufflés
45 min.
8
162kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with an elegant yet uncomplicated dish, look no further than these make-ahead mushroom soufflés. Perfect as a side dish, these light and airy treats showcase the rich earthiness of button mushrooms combined with the creamy decadence of Gruyère cheese. Their lofty texture and delectable flavor make them a showstopper at any dinner party or special occasion.

What’s particularly delightful about this recipe is its versatility. You can prepare the soufflés up to two days in advance, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of family and friends. The soufflés are baked until golden, creating a beautifully risen profile that is sure to wow when served. Topped with a dollop of crème fraîche, a sprinkle of cheese, and the reserved sautéed mushrooms, each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures.

Whether paired with a fresh salad or served alongside a hearty roast, these mushroom soufflés will elevate any meal. They are not just a culinary delight but also an artistic presentation on your table. Impress your guests with minimal effort and create unforgettable moments with this versatile classic that bridges the gap between comfort food and fine dining.

Ingredients

  • 140 mushrooms sliced
  • 50 butter for greasing
  • 25 flour plain
  • 325 ml milk 
  • 85 gruyere cheese finely grated plus a little extra
  • large eggs separated
  • tsp crème fraîche 
  • servings chives snipped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Fry the mushrooms in the butter for about 3 mins, then remove from the heat and reserve a good spoonful.
  2. Add the flour to the rest, then blend in the milk and return to the heat, stirring all the time to make a thick sauce. Stir in the cheese, season to taste, then leave to cool.
  3. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  4. Butter 8 x 150ml souffl dishes and line the bases with baking paper. Stir the egg yolks into the souffl mixture, then whisk the egg whites until stiff before folding in carefully. Spoon into the souffl dishes and bake in a roasting tin, half-filled with cold water, for 15 mins until risen and golden. Leave to cool (they will sink, but they are meant to). You can make the souffls up to this stage up to 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  5. When ready to serve, turn the souffls out of their dishes, peel off the lining paper, then put them on a baking sheet lined with small squares of baking paper. Top each souffl with 1 tsp crme frache and a little cheese, then scatter with the reserved mushrooms.
  6. Bake at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 10-15 mins until slightly risen and warmed through.
  7. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories162kcal
Protein19.39%
Fat67.72%
Carbs12.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30
Glycemic Load
2.61
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.5452173378157%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:162.11kcal
8.11%
Fat:12.3g
18.93%
Saturated Fat:6.9g
43.16%
Carbohydrates:5.27g
1.76%
Net Carbohydrates:4.99g
1.81%
Sugar:2.6g
2.89%
Cholesterol:101.67mg
33.89%
Sodium:160.49mg
6.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.93g
15.85%
Calcium:175.79mg
17.58%
Phosphorus:166.51mg
16.65%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.72%
Selenium:10.96µg
15.66%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.78%
Vitamin A:488.26IU
9.77%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
7.99%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.41%
Vitamin D:0.93µg
6.23%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.18%
Folate:19.99µg
5%
Potassium:164.53mg
4.7%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.49%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.42%
Copper:0.08mg
3.98%
Magnesium:14.21mg
3.55%
Iron:0.6mg
3.32%
Vitamin K:3.09µg
2.94%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.73%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.12%
Vitamin C:0.98mg
1.18%
Fiber:0.28g
1.14%