They’re robust and substantial enough to keep you going, delicious enough to have more and light enough not to ruin the next feast scheduled. PLUS our Twice Baked Mushroom Souffle is a winner – not only because it is a showstopper but because it is really easy to make
Thanks to the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association for this delicious recipe! You’ll find the recipe below the image. If you’re looking for more mushroom inspiration for the holidays, be sure to visit their website
Enjoy the cooking and the togetherness this Festive Season!
Twice Baked Mushroom Soufflé
Twice Baked Mushroom Souffle is a winner – not only because it is a showstopper but because it is really easy to make….. Do we need to say more?
Equipment
- 6 x high sided soufflé ramekins
Ingredients
- 400g baby button / Portabellini mushrooms
- 50g butter plus ekstra for freasing
- 50g flour
- 300ml milk
- 75g parmesan grated
- 2tsp Dijon mustard
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs seperated
- 250 cream
- 50g parmesan cheese finely grated
- leafy green salad for serving
Instructions
Peheat the oven to 200℃ – 392℉
- Butter the ramekins generously. Place the ramekins in a flat, deep roasting dish and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the large frying pan. Cook the mushrooms until golden brown. Season lightly and set aside to cool.
- Once cool, divide the cooked mushrooms amongst the buttered ramekins.
- Melt butter in a medium sized saucepan and scatter over the flour. Cook the mixture, moving it around the pan with a spatula.
- Switch to a whisk and pour in the milk very gradually while constantly whisking to keep the mixture smooth. Cook over medium high heat until béchamel thickens.
- Remove from the heat and add the parmesan, Dijon and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Stir one third of the egg whites into the cheese mixture thoroughly.
- Very gently fold the remaining two thirds of the egg whites in, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the buttered ramekins. Pour enough boiling water into the tin to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake the soufflés for 15 minutes until puffed up and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.
Switch off the oven:
- Run a knife around the edge of each soufflé to loosen.
- Gently unmold the soufflés into a buttered serving dish that can fit all 6. Turn them out, mushroom side up.
- Pour over the cream and finish with the grated parmesan.
Preheat the oven to 180℃ – 350℉
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until puffed up once again and the cream has thickened and caramelised.
Serve straight away with a lightly dressed green salad on the side.
Enjoy the cooking and the togetherness this Festive Season!
The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) is the leading mushroom industry body in South Africa.
SAMFA is funded by its members who are mostly mushroom growers, industry suppliers and trade alliances.
