Description
Soufflé Egg Breakfast Bowls are a light and fluffy baked egg dish perfect for a nutritious morning meal. Combining whipped egg whites with a creamy yolk mixture, cheese, and optional savory add-ins like sausage or bacon, these bowls deliver a protein-packed, flavorful start to your day. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a beautiful souffle rise and delicate texture, ideal for serving alongside toast or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or gruyère cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing bowls)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Equipment
- 2 small oven-safe ramekins or bowls
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bowls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two oven-safe ramekins or small bowls thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking, then set them aside.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on high speed to beat the egg whites together with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, which ensures the souffle will be airy and light.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Add-ins: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the whole milk, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Fold Mixtures: Carefully fold the yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites, gently combining them without deflating the airy whites to keep the texture light.
- Add Sausage or Bacon and Green Onions: If desired, either fold cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon and chopped green onions into the egg mixture before dividing it, or sprinkle them on top after pouring the eggs into the bowls.
- Fill Bowls and Bake: Evenly divide the egg mixture into the prepared ramekins placed on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until the eggs are puffed up and golden on top.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the souffle bowls from the oven and serve immediately for the best fluffy texture, as they will start to deflate shortly after baking.
Notes
- Serve these soufflé eggs with toast or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.
- The souffle will naturally begin to deflate after baking—this is normal and does not affect taste.
- For additional flavor variations, consider adding sautéed spinach, diced tomatoes, or crumbled feta cheese.
