Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Soufflé on a Bed of Mixed Greens.
--Photo by Bonnie G #2

 

Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Soufflé
on a Bed of Mixed Greens   

 

4 Servings   

 

by Adam's Girl

  

  

Ingredients  

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon sunflower oil from the market or extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 1/2 ounces creamy goat cheese
• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Salad and Dressing

• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 8 cups lightly packed mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese from the market (2 1/2 ounces)

 

Directions  

1. To prepare soufflés: Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 400. Coat four 6-ounce (1 cup) ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Lightly coat with breadcrumbs; shake out excess. Put a kettle of water on to boil for the water bath.
2. Melt butter (or heat oil) in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, for about 3 minutes. Stir in mustard, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. The sauce will be very thick.
3. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl until blended. Whisk in the sauce until blended. Gently stir in goat cheese.
4. Place egg whites in a large clean bowl. Add cream of tartar. Beat the whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form; increase speed to high and continue beating until stiff and glossy peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold whites in 3 additions into the cheese sauce until blended.
5. Spoon the soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins. Run a fingertip (or chopstick) around the inside of the rim so the soufflés will form a high hat as they puff up. Place the ramekins in a baking pan.
6. Place the baking pan in the oven and carefully add enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake the soufflés until puffed and browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in the water bath for 20 minutes. (The soufflés can be eaten right out of the oven, if desired, with salad on the side.).
7. Transfer the soufflés to a rack and let cool to room temperature; they will shrink. Cover and refrigerate (for up to 24 hours) until ready to reheat.
8. About 40 minutes before serving, position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Using a thin spatula, carefully loosen the sides of the soufflés. Lift them out (they will be surprisingly sturdy) and place, right-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. (If any soufflé bits stick to a ramekin, loosen with the spatula and press back into place.) Bake the soufflés until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, to prepare salad & dressing: Rub a large bowl with the cut side of the garlic; discard garlic. Add lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper; whisk to blend. When the soufflés are ready, add salad greens to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Using a wide spatula, place a warm soufflé in the center of each salad. Serve immediately.    

Tips & Notes 

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through step 6. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Tip: To bring cold eggs to room temperature quickly: Place in a mixing bowl and set it in a larger bowl of warm water for a few minutes; the eggs will beat to a greater volume.

 Adapted from  www.food.com 

We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible. We probably  missed an item or two that is at the market or listed an item as available when it is not. Chances are that not all items mentioned or listed below will be at each market.  If you see an item at the market that is not listed here please email bill@dcfm.org so we may update the list. 

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Thanks So Much for A Terrific Winter Season

As memories of this past winter season recede into the excitement of the new outdoor season, it's time to take a moment to thank all of those who made the winter season such a success.

We thank all of the producers who rose early in the morning to venture through the dark, sometimes winter-challenged roads, so that we could enjoy the results of their hard work and dedication to local foods.

We thank the kitchen staff, volunteer chefs and their helpers plus DCFM volunteers who made the "Taste of the Market" breakfast such a popular event.

We thank the wonderful musicians, who added so much to the atmosphere of the winter market with the contribution of their varied and ample talent.

Finally, we thank the dedicated and enthusiastic DCFM patrons, many of whom make the winter DCFM a regular part of their winter routine.

Now, let's welcome the outdoor market and Spring!