Indulge in a light and airy cottage cheese souffle that is both delicious and simple to make. This gourmet dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. With a delicate texture and a hint of savory flavors, this cottage cheese souffle is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with a side salad or fresh fruit for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 2-quart souffle dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg yolks, flour, melted butter, baking powder, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, and chopped chives. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the mixture too much.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared souffle dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the souffle is puffed and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately while it's still hot and fluffy.
- Enjoy your delicious cottage cheese souffle!
