Cheese Souffle In Tomatoes Recipes

CHEESE SOUFFLE IN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut top of tomatoes.
• Scoop out flesh with spoon; reserve flesh for other use.
• Drain tomatoes upside down on absorbent paper.
• Melt butter in pan, add flour, cook stirring 1 minute.
• Add milk gradually, stir over heat until mixture boils and thickens.
• Remove from heat, stir in egg yolks, cheese and half the parmesan cheese.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gently fold cheese between tomatoes, sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in moderate oven 10 minutes.

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!

SOUFFLE DE TOMATE (TOMATO SOUFFLE)

Steps:

• Halve the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
• Scoop out the pulp and chop very fine.
• Add the egg yolks and the bread crumbs to chopped tomato.
• Fold in beaten egg whites and spoon mixture into the tomato shells.
• Set them in a flat, oven-proof dish and bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
• Serve immediately.