Overnight Mushroom Souffle Recipes

MUSHROOM SOUFFLé WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190c. Grind the bread to breadcrumbs in a food processor. Butter and breadcrumb the inside of the soufflé dish, knocking out any excess. My dish was 20cm wide and 8cm high - with this size of dish, the soufflé will rise about 3cm above the edge. If you want a higher, more spectacular rise, use a dish with a smaller volume.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream and rye flour (sprinkle the flour in gradually to avoid lumps). Add the mushrooms, garlic, paprika and black pepper and heat over medium heat until very well thickened. Add the fresh basil and salt. Taste a little of the mixture and add more salt if you think it needs it - it should be fairly salty to allow for the addition of egg whites - and stir to combine. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
• Separate the eggs, adding the yolks to the mushroom mixture and the whites to a very clean bowl for whisking (the bowl you choose will depend on your whisking method and whether you are using a machine or not.) Beat the yolks into the mushroom mixture until thoroughly incorporated. Whisk the whites to stiff peaks (I used a stand mixer). Gently fold the whites into the mushroom mixture - there should still be lots of air in the batter, but there should be no large blobs of egg white.
• Pour into the prepared dish - if necessary, the uncooked soufflé will hold for about an hour after it has been added to the dish. Bake at 190c for 35 minutes, until well risen and firm, but still moist and creamy in the centre. Serve immediately.

OVERNIGHT SAUSAGE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• 1. Fry sausage, cut in bite-sized pieces.
• 2. Prepare 2 & 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish by buttering; alternate layers of bread, sausage, cheese.
• 3. Beat egg whites; and in a separate bowl beat egg yolks,salt, mustard, milk. Combine with egg whites and pour over the layers.
• 4. Cover the casserole securely and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven (350 degrees) and bake "uncovered" for 1 hour or until firm. Rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
• 5. While casserole is "at rest" prepare sauce using the mushroom soup, sherry and button mushrooms. I have made this casserole and served it WITHOUT sauce, and it is delicious. I prefer fresh mushrooms, sautéed and added, or sliced sautéed bell peppers in the casserole!

GARLIC MUSHROOM SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Saute mushrooms, garlic and lemon juice in two tablespoons of the butter.
• Add parley, and tranfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
• Melt the rest of the butter, add flour and stir in for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in milk.
• Return to heat and allow to boil until thickened, while stirring continuously.
• Add the sauce to the mushroom mixture.
• Beat in the egg yolks.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the mushroom mixture.
• Fill into greased ramekins, place on a baking sheet, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Watch carefully once they have risen to be sure not to overcook as they will turn rubbery.
• Serve immediately before they collapse.

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.

MUSHROOM SOUFFLE WITH PECORINO ROMANO

Steps:

• Position oven rack in the center of oven; preheat oven to 400°.
• Generously butter an 8-inch souffle dish; sprinkle lightly with cheese, shaking the dish to coat evenly.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add in mushrooms; cook, stirring, until they begin to release their moisture.
• Increase heat to med-high; saute until the moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt and a generous grinding of pepper; set aside to cool.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat; add in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes; add in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper; remove from heat.
• In a big bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended; whisk in a little of the white sauce to temper the eggs, then add the remaining sauce, whisking until blended.
• Add in mushrooms and cheese; stir.
• Add egg whites to a large bowl, then add in cream of tartar; beat slowly with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
• Increase speed to high and beat until peaks are stiff and smooth.
• Using a rubber spatula, transfer about 1/3 of the egg whites to the mushroom sauce and gently fold in until blended.
• Add the remaining egg white to the sauce and gently fold in until blended; pour into prepared dish.
• Put the souffle in the oven and decrease temperature to 375°; bake until the souffle is puffed and golden, 30-35 minutes.
• If you like your souffle firm in the center, bake it for 5 minutes more; serve at once.

MUSHROOM SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Saute mushrooms for ten minutes in butter; add bread crumbs, cream salt and paprika.
• Mix well; fold in egg whites.
• Pour into a well-greased casserole dish and set dish into a pan of hot water.
• Bake for 45 minutes.