Chile Cheddar Pumpkin Souffles Recipes

CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Special equipment: a 2-quart (8-cups) souffle dish
• Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2-quart souffle dish. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 stick of butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheeses, the spinach, chicken, egg yolks, and bread cubes. Stir until combined (mixture will be thick).
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at high speed until they hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the chicken mixture. Using a spatula, fold in the remaining egg whites. Spoon the batter into the prepared dish and bake until the souffle is puffed and the top is firm and golden, about 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

CHEESY SOUFFLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Remove from the heat. Beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Pour into two ungreased 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until the tops are puffed and centers appear set. Serve immediately.

PUMPKIN CASSEROLE/SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add pumpkin and mix well. Beat milk, flour, and baking powder into pumpkin mixture until smooth; pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

PUMPKIN & HABANERO CHEDDAR SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place uncut pumpkins in large shallow dish and add 1/4 inch of water; cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until tender. Let cool.
• Reheat oven to 375 degrees F. With a paring knife, remove tops from pumpkins. Remove and discard seeds, then scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shell.
• Place four cups of pumpkin flesh in mixing bowl. Separate eggs, stirring yolks into pumpkin flesh and placing whites in separate bowl. Stir flour and baking powder into pumpkin mixture, then stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Whip egg whites into stiff peaks. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Spoon souffle mixture into pumpkin shells. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and set.

CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the inside of an 8-inch souffle dish. Place in a roasting pan that fits the dish.
• Add the cream cheese, pumpkin puree and butter to a medium bowl. Using a rubber spatula, mix together until smooth and well combined. Switch to a whisk and add the egg yolks one at a time, making sure they are fully incorporated before adding the next yolk. Add the cake flour, vanilla and cinnamon and mix well until smooth. Slowly add the milk until fully incorporated. Set aside.
• Beat the egg whites in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. With the mixer running, slowly sprinkle in the sugar until glossy and stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the egg white into the cream cheese mixture using the whisk until incorporated. Repeat with another third. Now add the cream cheese mixture into the bowl with the remaining egg white and, using a spatula, gently fold in the remaining egg white until no streaks remain.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Drizzle with the melted chocolate and run a skewer through the top to make a design. Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the souffle dish and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 degrees F and continue to bake until the souffle is just set but still a little jiggly in the center, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature in the water bath. Remove from the water and refrigerate to cool completely, at least 2 hours. Use a large spoon to serve the souffle.

PUMPKIN SOUFFLE WITH HABANERO CHEDDAR

Steps:

• To make 8 pumpkin soufflés, begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Place the uncut pumpkins in a large shallow dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 40 minutes, or until tender. Let cool. Reheat oven to 375°F. Remove tops from pumpkins with a paring knife. Remove and discard seeds, then scoop out flesh, leaving a ¼ - inch-thick shell. Place four cups of pumpkin flesh in a mixing bowl. Separate eggs, stirring yolks into pumpkin flesh and place the egg whites in a separate bowl. Stir flour and baking powder into the pumpkin mixture, then stir in diced Cabot Habanero Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Whip egg whites into stiff peaks and fold into the pumpkin mixture. Spoon soufflé mixture into pumpkin shells, dividing mixture evenly. Place filled mini pumpkins on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and set. Dig in! For another delicious pumpkin and cheese dish that's gorgeous to serve, try this Mac & Cheese Baked in a Pumpkin. Did you know Cabot is a co-operative of over 1,100 farm families who continuously strive to produce the best dairy products around? If you love this pumpkin soufflé recipe as much as we do, we'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review it when you have the chance!

PUMPKIN CHEESE SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F Bring a kettle of water to a boil and set aside. Spray 6 8-ounce ramekins with cooking spray.
• In a food processor or blender combine the pumpkin, cottage cheese, soy flour, brown sugar, egg yolk, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and pepper and puree until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the food processor once or twice.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk, combine all the egg whites and the pinch of salt and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Pour the contents of the food processor into the whites and fold together until well blended. Spoon into the prepared ramekins and place 5 of the ramekins in a large roasting pan. Set the pan in the oven and pour in water to come 1-inch up the sides of the ramekins. Place the remaining ramekin in the pan and bake until puffed and browned about 35 to 40 minutes. Sift the powdered sugar over and serve.

PUMPKIN SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• Separate egg yolks and whites. Place egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl. Place 2 of the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl reserve the third egg yolk for another use.
• Add pumpkin, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, whiskey, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and cloves to the 2 egg yolks; beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add 1/4 of the egg whites to the pumpkin mixture; mix until well blended. Delicately fold in the remaining egg whites. Ladle into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the oven down to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake for 15 minutes. Turn to oven down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until the surface no longer jiggles, about 15 minutes more. The total cook time should be about 1 hour. Turn off the oven.
• Leaving the souffle in the oven with the door ajar, for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

CHILES RELLENOS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Spread green chiles in a greased 11x7-in baking dish; sprinkle with olives, onion and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, biscuit mix, milk and pepper until blended. Stir in cottage cheese; pour over top., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with salsa and sour cream., To Make Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked souffle, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove souffle from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, as directed, increasing time as necessary until golden, puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

PUMPKIN SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Using a the point of a sharp paring knife, carve around the perimeter of the top of each pumpkin. Remove the top. Using a melon baller, hollow out the center of the pumpkins, removing fiber and seeds. Brush the outer rim of the top with 1 egg white. Pour 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a bowl; dip brushed pumpkins in bowl. Place on baking sheet.
• Into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add egg yolks, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Beat until smooth. Add evaporated milk, and mix on low. Add the pureed pumpkin in batches, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Add to pumpkin mixture, and mix to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the remaining 4 egg whites. Mix on medium speed until white and foamy. Sprinkle granulated sugar over egg whites. Increase the speed, and beat until soft peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pour a small amount of remaining 4 egg whites into pumpkin mixture. Mix to combine. Then, carefully fold remaining whites into pumpkin mixture. Spoon mixture into the center of hollowed Jack-Be-Littles, until it reaches the top, about 3 to 5 ounces per pumpkin. Sprinkle each with a 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar. Place in oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees. and continue to cook for until the souffles are nicely puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHILE CHEDDAR PUMPKIN SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Butter 6 individual souffle dishes or custard cups. Coat the bottom and sides with tortilla crumbs. Mix the pumpkin, egg yolks, flour, salt and soda together. Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Stir about 1/3 of the egg whites into the pumpkin mix to lighten, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites. Divide batter among the souffle dishes. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until firm and lightly browned on the top.