Cauliflower Souffle Bake
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Cauliflower Soufflé Bake—a light, airy, and cheesy delight perfect for any meal. Crafted with tender cauliflower florets, nutty Gruyere cheese, and a whisper of nutmeg, this dish combines velvety cheese sauce and fluffy whipped egg whites to deliver a soufflé that’s as impressive as it is comforting. Baked to golden perfection, this recipe takes basic ingredients like cauliflower and transforms them into an elegant masterpiece. Prepare it as a show-stopping side for a dinner party or a centerpiece for a cozy brunch, and watch it disappear in minutes. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a little patience, you’ll create a dish that’s both indulgent and surprisingly easy to master!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cauliflower florets
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyere cheese
- 4 Eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 for greasing Cooking spray or extra butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish or souffle dish with cooking spray or a light coat of butter.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
Using a potato masher or food processor, mash the cooked cauliflower into a coarse purée. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the Gruyere cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Once the cheese sauce has cooled, whisk in the egg yolks one at a time, then fold in the mashed cauliflower until well combined.
In a separate clean mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cauliflower and cheese mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Transfer the souffle mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the souffle has puffed up significantly.
Serve immediately, as the souffle will begin to deflate as it cools. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 3149 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 62.7 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1363 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1465 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
