Keto Cheese Soufflés is prepared with cheddar (sharp), and chives (chopped). The addition of chives enhances the flavor of soufflés. Keto Cheese Soufflés are light and fluffy and perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Soufflés are made from eggs and can be utilized as a savory main dish or sweetened breakfast. It originated in France. These keto soufflés are made the same way as regular soufflés and taste the same. They are low in carb and protein-rich food with just 2.7g of carbs, 1g of fiber, 1.7g of net carb, and 13.5g of protein in these soufflés. These cheesy soufflés are prepared in just 45 minutes.
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STATS:
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
- Prep time: 20 mins.
- Cook time: 25 minutes.
- Total time: 45 mins.
- Servings: 8 individual soufflé
- Calories: 239
EQUIPMENT:
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- 8 Ramekins
- Cookie sheet
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup of almond flour
- 1 tsp. of salt
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. xanthan gum
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ cup unflavored almond milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- 6 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Utilizing great quality almond flour is critical for these keto soufflés. Exceptionally milled flour will give them a greatly enriched stability.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum is used to bind and thicken the batter, so it will rise in a good way.
CREAM AND ALMOND MILK:
- I use the mixture of cream and almond milk to lighten the soufflés and its fats.
CHEDDAR CHESS:
- I add sharp cheddar cheese to my cheesy soufflé.
FRESH CHIVES:
- I use fresh chives for this recipe. You can use chopped green onion, basil, or oregano.
EGGS:
- Always use the eggs that are at room temperature and separate it egg whites from the yolk.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
DRY INGREDIENTS:
- Take a bowl (large).
- Add ½ cup of flour (almond), 1 tsp. Of salt, 1 tsp. of ground mustard, ½ tsp.. of black pepper, ½ tsp. of xanthan gum, and ¼ tsp. of cayenne pepper.
- Mix it with the whisk properly.
WET INGREDIENTS:
- In the same bowl add ¼ cup heavy cream and ½ cup almond milk and mix them together.
- Then add the 2 cups of sharp cheddar, ¼ cup chopped chives, and 6 large eggs and properly mix them to combine together.
WHIP THE EGG WHITES:
- Separate the 6 eggs egg white and yolks.
- Take a different vessel and include the egg white, ¼ tsp. of cream of tartar, pinch of salt and beat them until they form stiff peaks and the mixture looks shiny.
FOLD THEM TOGETHER:
- Add the egg whites in batches in the almond flour and cheese mixture and fold it till well mixed.
BAKE THE SOUFFLE:
- Apply oil on 8 ramekins.
- Divide the soufflé mixture equally in the 8 greased ramekins.
- Place them on a cookie sheet.
- Carefully lift the sheet put it in the oven and bake it for 25 mints at three-fifty degrees F till it gets a nice golden brown color.
- Your Keto Cheese Soufflés are ready now.
- Serves them right after they are baked.
TIPS:
- Always use a clean, free-of-dirt, and moisture-free bowl to fluff up the egg white. Also, make sure egg yolks are separated properly from the egg whites; because if there is a little moisture or fat content, or a bit of egg yolk it cannot be fluffed up the way it has to be fluffed.
- This recipe will make 8 servings; you can easily split it in half and make only four.
- You can also make this in a big soufflé dish.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Transfer this soufflé to the air-tight container and store it for 3 days.
FREEZE:
- You can individually freeze the soufflé and reheat it in the oven.
FAQs:
How we rise a soufflé?
- We should have to beat the egg whites to form the stiff peaks. It helps to raise the soufflé easily. The word soufflé originated from the soufflé (French) which means to breathe or to puff.
How we can store this soufflé?
- We can store the soufflé individually in an air-tight box in the fridge for 3 days.
Is this soufflé low in carbs?
- This keto cheese soufflé has 2.7g of carbs, 1g of fiber, and 1.7g of net carbs per serving.
How cream of tartar is made and what is its role in cheese soufflés?
- It is a by-product of alcohol. When we include the cream of tartar in making process of soufflés; it helps to make stiff peaks of eggs and helps to give structure to the soufflés.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
Serving size: 1 soufflé
Calories: 239
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 2.7g
Fiber: 1g
Proteins: 13.5g
Net carbs: 1.7
