My Moms Make Ahead Tuna Souffle Recipes

NEVER-FAIL CHEESE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Butter the bread slices on both sides (use the whole stick), then cut them into 3/4-inch squares. (Leave the crust on.)
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl until foamy, then gradually whisk in the milk.
• Alternate layers of bread and Cheddar in a low 2-quart oval baking dish, starting with the bread and ending with Cheddar (4 layers total). Pour in the egg mixture, and press the bread and Cheddar down into the egg. Refrigerate overnight, covered, so the bread soaks up the liquid.
• About 1 1/2 hours before serving, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until puffed, golden and cooked through, about 1 hour. Serve hot or warm.

MY MOMS MAKE AHEAD TUNA SOUFFLE

Steps:

• mix mayo, eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
• layer bread, tuna, celery and onion in a sprayed casserole dish.
• top with milk mixture- pressing down to absorb.
• top with undilluted soup.
• refrigerate overnight.
• Bring to room temp.
• Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

TUNA AND CHEESE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Chill 4 individual souffle dishes, each with 1 1/2-cup capacity.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add tuna and cook, stirring, until warm. Put mixture on a board and chop until coarse-fine.
• Meanwhile, bring milk barely to simmer and remove from heat.
• Remove souffle dishes and brush inside of each with butter, using total of 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle inside of each dish with tablespoon of grated cheese. Chill.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add flour, stirring rapidly with wire whisk. When blended and smooth, add milk, stirring rapidly with whisk. Stir until thickened and smooth. Blend cornstarch and water and stir into simmering mixture. Add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
• Add egg yolks while beating briskly with whisk. Cook 5 seconds, no longer, and remove from heat, beating. Scrape mixture into mixing bowl. Stir in tuna mixture. Set aside briefly to cool slightly.
• Beat egg whites until stiff.
• Fold cheese cubes into sauce mixture. Add about 1/3 of beaten whites and beat in rapidly until well distributed. Add remaining whites to mixture and fold in with plastic spatula.
• Fill souffle dishes with mixture and smooth tops. Run thumb at a depth of about 1/2 inch neatly around inside of each dish to clean the top. Arrange dishes on baking sheet and place in oven. Bake 20 minutes until well puffed and golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

PASSOVER BROCCOLI SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and drain.
• Put in blender with egg yolks, onion, 2 tablespoons vegetable soup mix and mayonnaise.
• Add grated zucchini and matzo meal.
• Beat egg whites separately.
• Fold into vegetable mixture.
• Grease a 9X13 inch pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees till browned for 1 hour.

OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine soup and milk until smooth. Add the tuna, macaroni, peas, onions and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. , Pour into a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and let stand for 5 minutes or until melted.