Muenster Cheese Soufflé with Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Salad
Muenster Cheese Soufflé with Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 284 calories, 15g of protein, and 19g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up 3-inch cubes rindless muenster cheese, ground cumin, milk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Bring milk just to simmer in small saucepan; remove from heat. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour; cook roux 2 minutes, whisking constantly (do not brown). Gradually whisk in warm milk. Cook until sauce is smooth and thick enough to drop from whisk in thin ribbon, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes.
Mix in cumin and season generously with salt and pepper; transfer to medium bowl. Cool 10 minutes. (Soufflé base can be made ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface.
Let stand 2 hours or chill 1 day. Bring to room temperature before using.)
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 4- to 5-cup soufflé dish; coat inside with panko.
Whisk egg yolks into soufflé base 1 at a time; stir in cheese cubes. Beat egg whites and pinch of salt in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry.
Fold egg whites into soufflé base in 3 additions; transfer to prepared dish.
Bake soufflé until puffed, brown on top, and firm but jiggly to touch, about 28 minutes. Spoon soufflé onto 4 plates. Arrange salad alongside and serve.
*Available at some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
To cube soft Muenster cheese, pare off the rind, then cut cheese into 1/3-inch slices. Freeze slices 15 minutes to firm, then cut into small cubes. Separate cubes on plate and chill.
Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy
French works really well with Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. One wine you could try is Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Rouge. It has 4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 12 dollars.
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Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Rouge
A dense red with a pronounced purple tint. The nose is expressive and complex, rich in fresh and ripe fruit aromas, especially red cherry and morello cherry, with a touch of spice. The attack, on the fruit, is rich and supple, the mid-palate full and fruity on silky tannins. Showing attractive length on the palate, it has a fresh and spicy finish that expresses all the typically character of the merlot and the very high quality of the vintage.