Broccoli Cheese Soufflé
Serves 4·Added 5 May 2026 by Tom Melhuish
MainVegetarian
Ingredients
| 1 | lb | fresh broccoli(450 g) |
| 1 | oz | butter(25 g) |
| 2 | tablespoons | plain flour |
| 5 | fl oz | milk(150 ml) |
| 2 | oz | Cheddar cheese(50 g, grated) |
| a pinch | cayenne pepper | |
| freshly grated nutmeg | ||
| 2 | large eggs | |
| 2 | extra egg whites | |
| salt and freshly milled black pepper | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | grated Parmesan cheese |
Method
1.Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 6, 400°F (200°C). Prepare a 1 3/4 pint (1 litre) soufflé dish by buttering it well.
2.Take a large meat-roasting tin, big enough to hold the soufflé dish, fill it with 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) of hot water and put that in the oven to pre-heat.
3.Trim the broccoli, place in a saucepan with a little salt and about 6 fl oz (175 ml) of boiling water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until soft and water has evaporated.
4.Drain the broccoli, transfer to a mixing bowl, and mash to a pulp with a large fork.
5.Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, then gradually add the milk, stirring vigorously until a thick glossy paste forms.
6.Mix in the Cheddar cheese, keeping the pan over the lowest heat possible. Empty the cheese mixture into the bowl with the broccoli pulp and mix thoroughly. Add salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg.
7.Separate the eggs. Add the two yolks to the broccoli mixture and mix in.
8.Whisk the four egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until they stand in peaks.
9.Carefully fold the egg whites into the broccoli mixture, starting with 1 tablespoon to loosen it, then the rest in quarters.
10.Spoon the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, place in the roasting tin, and cook for 30-35 minutes.
Recipe Notes
AI · may be inaccurate
Origin
From Delia Smith's Complete Cookery Course
Substitutions
- broccoli → cooked cauliflower or courgettes (variations)
- plain flour → wheatmeal flour (preference)
Tips
Do not overcook; the soufflé should be soft and moist inside. The broccoli mixture can be prepared in advance.
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