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Easy Cauliflower Soufflé

2 ramekins of cauliflower souffle topped with fresh parsley
This easy cauliflower soufflé is fluffy on the inside, golden on top, and packed with cheesy deliciousness! You can bake one big soufflé or six smaller ones.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound fresh cauliflower florets
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • cup whole milk, (heated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large eggs, (yolks and whites separated)
  • cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, (chopped — for garnish)

Instructions

  • Boil the cauliflower florets with the teaspoon of salt for 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain, mash well, then set aside.
  • Add the butter to a large frying pan. Once melted and hot, add the flour and stir for about 1 minute. Finally, add the hot milk and stir well. The sauce should start to thicken.
  • Once thickened, remove from the heat.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and egg yolks to the sauce and mix well. Then, mix in the shredded cheese and mashed cauliflower.
  • Once the cheese has melted, add the parsley and stir again.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
  • Fold the cauliflower mixture very gently into the egg white mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spoon this mixture into 6 individual ramekins or a large casserole dish. The mixture will rise quite a bit while cooking, so don’t overfill the containers.
  • Bake for 40 – 45 minutes until the tops are golden and the mixture is firm, then remove from the oven.

Notes

This recipe is for 6 servings of soufflé.
It is normal for soufflés to deflate a little after baking.
This dish is best served immediately.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Easy Cauliflower Soufflé
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27.6
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
10.5
g
53
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.1
g
Cholesterol
 
173.6
mg
58
%
Sodium
 
645.9
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
140.5
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.1
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
2.7
g
3
%
Protein
 
14.4
g
29
%
Net carbs
 
7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.