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Warm Cheese Souffle from The Tasha Tudor Cookbook

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December 15, 2013 by Homestead Lady 18 Comments

If you have an abundance of eggs and need a nourishing recipe for the family breakfast, you can’t go wrong with this classic cheese souffle recipe. Be sure to serve it up with some light sauteed veggies like radishes and mushrooms for a wholesome start to the day.

Wholesome Cheese Souffle from The Tasha Tudor Cookbook l Homestead Lady.com

The Tasha Tudor Cookbook

I am a Tasha Tudor-ite, I freely confess. I love Tasha’s clothes, her garden, her goats, her recipes (receipts, as she calls them), her way of life and love of that way. When I found her cookbook a few years ago I knew it had to be part of my home. Here’s one of my new favorite recipes for a warm Cheese Souffle from The Tasha Tudor Cookbook.

The thing we make the most often from this book is probably the Blueberry Coffee Cake. To be honest, though, I haven’t tried a recipe in The Tasha Tudor Cookbook that we haven’t loved. The ingredients include items like eggs gathered daily and fresh milk.

Knowing she was writing for a modern audience, sometimes you’ll run into Stoffer’s bread crumbs but you can make healthier substitutions as you need. 

Cheese Souffle

One recipe where we make such a substitution is the delectable Cheese Souffle in her Main Dishes section. One of my favorite things about this book are the wonderful descriptions of each recipe, some of them handed down in her family through generations. Other recipes originated with loving friends or charming neighbors. 

She suggest this soufflé as a great option for when ladies come calling and you wish to invite them to stay and take lunch with you.

Tasha’s illustrations are laced throughout and they are so typically inviting that I want to make every single thing in her book for every meal. One recipe we’re collecting items for is her Christmas Tea Ring, which is a featured treat after every Christmas Eve dinner. If zombies ever attack, I think I’ll miss that Tea Ring the most. I digress.

For a great salad to feature with this soufflé, go check out this link for our super easy, raw kale salad. There’s a list of suggested veggie sides for this dish at the end of the article, too.

So, without further ado, here’s Tasha’s recipe, slightly adapted by me.

Wholesome Cheese Soufflé

Wholesome Cheese Souffle from The Tasha Tudor Cookbook l Homestead Lady.com

Wholesome Cheese Souffle

Using real ingredients, make this classic recipe for a cheese souffle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole fresh milk
  • 1 cup homemade bread crumbs
  • 1 cup whole sharp cheddar cheese or family favorite
  • 2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbs. fresh butter
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 3 farm fresh eggs separated

Instructions
 

Instructions for the Best Cheese Souffle

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/176C.
  • Heavily butter a 1 1/2 quart dish.
  • Scaled the milk slowly in a medium saucepan.
  • Put the bread crumbs, cheese, butter, salt and allspice into a mixing bowl and toss together.  Pour milk over it all and stir.
  • Beat the egg yolks well.  Pour over the bread mixture and stir really well.
  • Beat the egg whites until they're stiff.  Slowly fold the egg whites into the bread mixture.
  • Pour it all into the prepared dish and put into your preheated oven.  Bake for 20 minutes until the souffle is puffed and browned.  Do NOT open the oven to see if your cheese souffle is baking well.
  • Serve immediately!

Notes

See the article for special tips and tricks and further information.
Keyword healthy ingredients, holiday, traditional
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

A Few More Cheese Soufflé Tips

The breadcrumbs will give the soufflé a moist, chewy texture so be sure to fresh bread. Homemade is always best, but a high quality, whole grain store bought variety is great, too.Bread crumbs for The Tasha Tudor Cookbook - Warm Cheese souffle - www.homesteadlady.com

The Cheese

The cheese you choose should be a family favorite. You can use a softer cheese like feta, if you like. I really enjoy the hard cheeses like cheddar and Parmesan in a cheese soufflé. 

Bread crumbs for The Tasha Tudor Cookbook - Warm Cheese souffle - www.homesteadlady.com

Measuring and Scalding

Don’t be tied to the measurements for spices in this dish. I don’t always use measuring spoons for stuff like salt. My Aunt Chris taught me to just throw it in my palm and call it good. 

Also, if you prefer nutmeg in a cheese souffle, swap out the allspice.How to measure in your hand - Bread crumbs for The Tasha Tudor Cookbook - Warm Cheese souffle - www.homesteadlady.com

Scalding milk is not a hard thing to do – here’s how:

  1. Place your milk in a saucepan on medium heat
  2. Stirr until you start to see small bubbles form at the surface and at the edges.How to scald milk - Bread crumbs for The Tasha Tudor Cookbook - Warm Cheese souffle - www.homesteadlady.com
Stiff Peaks Are a Must

The peaks on the egg whites need to be stiff, so don’t be lazy about whipping them long enough for a cheese souffle. Make sure your mixing bowl and beater are very dry before you begin to whip the egg whites into peaks.

If you’re new to this, folding the egg whites in means just that. Place the egg whites gently on top of the bread mixture and use a spoon to fold over everything until the whites are mixed in.Stiff peaks egg whites - Bread crumbs for The Tasha Tudor Cookbook - Warm Cheese souffle - www.homesteadlady.com

Bake and serve and eat while hot. Then be happy.

Breakfast Veggies to Serve With a Cheese Souffle

I try to serve 3-4 kinds of veggies at every meal, so I’m always looking for ideas on how to work them into side dishes. My favorite breakfast vegetables are sauteed radishes and other root veggies. Here are some ideas that might help you round out your cheese souffle breakfast:

Breakfast Veggies

Keep breakfast healthy with this list of easy to make vegetable recipes that go well with a warm cheese souffle.

Dehydrated Paleo Hash Browns

Photo Credit: peaceloveandlowcarb.com

Butter Roasted Radishes

Photo Credit: easyketodishes.com

Easy Sauteed Mushrooms (keto, low carb) * Easy Keto Dishes

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

Tomato, Bacon And Cabbage Sauté

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:49 am

    I didn’t realize she had a cookbook! How cool! Off to make a little Christmas gift for myself!

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:53 pm

      Ho, ho, ho! You deserve it…and if you revamp any of the recipes, be sure to share. I love when you revamp!

      Reply
  2. heather says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:34 am

    This sounds yummy! Thanks for the great recipe…and the tip on measuring salt “accurately” 😉

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      Always happy to help, Heather!

      Reply
  3. Patrick @ Survival at Home says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Mmmm!! That looks and sounds sooooooooo good!!

    Reply
  4. Sue says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I love your gentle humour. 🙂 This recipe sounds divine, and just slightly complicated. 🙂

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      The bread crumbs actually uncomplicate it a bit but don’t let those egg whites scare you!

      Reply
  5. Tanya says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:53 am

    I also love Tasha Tudor. She reminds me so much of my Granny who lived to be 102! She was always working on a quilt, taking care of her cows, or baking something. I don’t think she ever watched TV a day in her life. If I could only learn to be that productive!
    The soufflé sounds really delicious and I’m going to have to find a place to fit it in my holiday meal plans. My family will love it.

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      102 – that’s wonderful! Some people never get to know their grandparents; what a blessing.

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:45 am

    This looks so delicious!! A must try recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Vanessa - Natural Family Today says

    December 21, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Thanks so much for linking up to Natural Family Friday!

    Reply
  8. Lady Locust says

    December 24, 2013 at 7:33 am

    I too had no idea she had a cook book – think Santa’s done loading his sleigh yet:?) Everything she touched was just golden. Thank you for sharing!!!
    Smiles,
    JoeyLea

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 24, 2013 at 8:13 am

      May it bring you yummy happiness!! You’re blog is lovely (I am a textiles junky without your ninja sewing skills) – I shared it on our FB page and started following.

      Happy Christmas!

      Reply
  9. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    December 31, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Mm, I can taste the warm cheese. I would probably go with a sharp cheddar though I would need to use gluten-free bread for me.

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 31, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      I need the gluten free, too. I like this recipe made with a rye flour bread I make for myself – no yeast and no gluten; just rye, salt, kefir and baking soda. Mmmm…now I want some bread!

      Reply
  10. Julija says

    February 23, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    I like Tashi Tudor recipes, they are tasty, as in my childhood.

    Reply
  11. Dawn Rae says

    December 17, 2017 at 1:17 am

    This looks so delicious. And it is not something I would normally consider trying. But the how-to photos are awesome! I’m pinning this for later. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Homestead Lady says

      December 18, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      So glad you found it helpful! Eggs are, hands down, my favorite food.

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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