Cheese Souffle In Tomatoes Recipes

TOMATO AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brush custard cups with 1 teaspoon melted butter (total), then coat each with 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano. Put 1 tomato slice in bottom of each cup and arrange cups in a shallow baking pan.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 1 minute, then whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly, and boil until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup Cheddar, 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, and yolks.
• Beat whites with a small pinch of salt using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into cheese sauce to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Divide mixture among cups and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons each of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Cheddar.
• Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Serve (in cups) immediately.

SHORT CUT SPINACH AND CHEESE SOUFFLE STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• preheat over to 350 degrees.
• cut off tops of tomatoes and a small slice off the bottom (to stabilize) and scoop out seeds and some of the pith.
• allow to drain upside down on absorbent paper towels
• defrost the spinach souffle.
• once the souffle is scoopable stir in the cheddar and spoon into the tomato cups about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
• place on a baking sheet (put the tomato tops on the sheet next to them) and bake for about 15-20 minutes until the souffle is puffed up and set in the middle.
• Replace the tops for presentation and serve!