PANERA BREAD 4 CHEESE SOUFFLE RECIPE (2024)

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Deliciously light and fluffy, Panera Bread 4 Cheese Souffle Recipe is surprisingly easy to make and makes for a beautiful breakfast for special occasions any time of year!

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PANERA BREAD 4 CHEESE SOUFFLE RECIPE

Panera Bread’s egg souffle are one of my very favorite foods! For me, that’s odd, because most of my favorite foods are desserts!

Before I made Copycat Panera Bread Ham and Swiss Egg Souffle’ I was intimidated by the process. Souffle has a bad rap as being finicky and difficult to make. I researched other Panera Bread Copycat recipes and almost all of them microwaved the eggs for a few seconds. (The recipes were also all VERY similar. 🧐) Anywho, microwaving eggs then baking them just sounded weird to me. I went in a different direction with my recipe and created more of a traditional egg souffle adding extra ingredients to make it more like Panera Bread.

The Ham and Swiss Egg Souffle was a hit with the family. As well, it was NOT difficult to make. Of course, I used a premade puffed pastry as the crust. I have no desire to make puffed pastry from scratch. You can use refrigerated crescent roll dough for the crust but it won’t be as flaky and it won’t be as close to the Panera Bread’s souffle.

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HOW TO MAKE 4 CHEESE EGG SOUFFLE

Egg souffle really isn’t any harder to make than biscuits or waffles and once you get the hang of it you’ll make whipping them up on the regular.

  1. Pastry – Evenly cut one sheet of thawed puff pastry into six large ramekins or tart pans.
  2. Make a roux – Melt the butter then add the flour and cook on low. Slowly add milk. Cook and allow it to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Eggs – Whisk the eggs until they are fluffy and pale yellow. In a large bowl, slowly add the eggs, the cooled milk mixture, and the shredded cheeses
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the pastry and cook.
  5. It’s just that simple!
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PANERA BREAD 4 CHEESE SOUFFLE RECIPE

An easy and delicious way to start the day off right with baked eggs in a flaky crust!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 and ½ tablespoons Parmesan cheese shredded
  • cup Manchego cheese shredded, you can also use Colby or Havarti
  • cup Monterey shredded
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  • Place six 5-inch ramekins or six 5-inch tart pans on a sheet pan to catch any drips.

  • Place a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter.

  • Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.

  • Next, whisk in the milk and cook until it has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cooled milk sauce, and cheeses until well combined.

  • Unwrap the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal squares. Press each square into your ramekin or tart pan. Press it down in the bottom and up the sides really good.

  • Divide the egg mixture between the ramekins.

  • Bake until they are puffed up and golden brown. It should take 25 to 30 minutes.

  • Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

What is Panera soufflé made of? ›

Deliciously crafted souffle made with our savory egg mixture, Neufchâtel, cheddar, Parmesan and romano cheeses.

What is the secret of the soufflé? ›

8 Tips for Cooking the Perfect Soufflé
  • Get some air. ...
  • Metal bowls are best. ...
  • Use the right soufflé dish. ...
  • Room temperature eggs will get the best results. ...
  • Use cream of tartar. ...
  • Use parmesan and breadcrumbs. ...
  • Cook the soufflé on a baking sheet at the bottom of the oven. ...
  • As tempting as it might be, avoid opening the oven door.
Aug 13, 2021

How many calories are in a Panera four cheese souffle? ›

466 Calories
Fat28 g
Carbs38 g
Fiber1 g
Protein15 g

How long are Panera souffles good for? ›

The “shelf life” of the soufflé is 90 minutes on the hot plate warmer thing. They're supposed to throw them out after that.

What is a soufflé Why is it so difficult to make? ›

Traditional souffle bases are made by combining a thickened sauce with egg yolks. The tricky part is adding the yolks to the hot sauce--there's always the danger a yolk will cook before it's worked into the sauce.

Why is soufflé so hard? ›

If the egg whites are not mixed enough, they will be too heavy to rise, but if they are over-whipped they will collapse in the oven. Finally, and most problematically, any cross-contamination between yolks and whites will cause the whole concoction to collapse, which is the bane of many dessert chefs' days.

What are 2 important steps to ensure a perfect soufflé? ›

According to La Varenne Practique (a timeless masterwork you should consider owning if learning more about classic French cooking appeals), there are only a few critical points to perfecting a souffle: a base of the right consistency, stiff egg whites, and the careful folding of the base and the beaten whites.

What makes a perfect soufflé? ›

Beating the Whites

Well-beaten, stable whites are the key to a gorgeously puffy soufflé. So don't rush this step. The slower you go, the better your chances for success. Take a moment to make sure there are no traces of yolk or any fat in the egg whites or the bowl.

What are the two main components of a soufflé? ›

The two main parts of a soufflé are a custard base (a creamy sauce) and egg whites that have been beaten to form a meringue. The custard base provides the flavor and the meringue provides the rising effect that soufflés are famous for. Egg whites, which are pure protein, are beaten to add air to them.

What's the difference between a quiche and a souffle? ›

What is the main difference between a souffle vs quiche? The main difference lies in the base and the texture of these two dishes. While quiche has a savory pastry crust filled with a custard base made from whole eggs and cream, a soufflé relies heavily on whipped egg whites to give it a light and airy texture.

What is the lowest calorie bread at Panera? ›

Breads: The bread with the fewest calories is the whole grain miche with 130 per serving. Other good choices are the whole grain baguette or whole grain loaf with 140 calories (each option also has 3 grams of fiber per serving).

How many calories are in a Panera spinach and bacon souffle? ›

550 Cal

Does Panera Bread still sell soufflés? ›

Freshly baked souffle made with our savory egg mixture, spinach, a romano cheese blend, red peppers and artichoke hearts with a hint of garlic.

Does Panera sell soufflés all day? ›

So you answer, long story short: Eggs only until 10:30. This includes Panares's quiche which they call a soufflé. Unfortunately Panera doesn't serve breakfast all day. Breakfast is served between 6–11am, but during breakfast hours people can order salads and sandwiches, but soup is not served till 11am.

Can you eat cheese soufflé next day? ›

You can make souffles ahead of time in two ways. Bake them once as below and then freeze, defrost thoroughly and rebake. The mixture is also forgiving enough to be stored in a fridge for up to two days before baking again when you are ready to serve.

What's the difference between a quiche and a soufflé? ›

What is the main difference between a souffle vs quiche? The main difference lies in the base and the texture of these two dishes. While quiche has a savory pastry crust filled with a custard base made from whole eggs and cream, a soufflé relies heavily on whipped egg whites to give it a light and airy texture.

What's the difference between a meringue and a soufflé? ›

The two main parts of a soufflé are a custard base (a creamy sauce) and egg whites that have been beaten to form a meringue. The custard base provides the flavor and the meringue provides the rising effect that soufflés are famous for. Egg whites, which are pure protein, are beaten to add air to them.

What's the difference between a soufflé and an omelette? ›

Instead of beating them whole and pouring them into a hot pan, as one does for a traditional French omelette, the eggs in a soufflé omelette are separated first. The yolks are beaten in one bowl and the whites in another, the latter until enough air has been incorporated to reach stiff peaks.

What is chocolate soufflé made of? ›

Chocolate soufflé is a classic French dessert, and chocolate lava cake is a more recent invention. Both are made with some combination of melted chocolate, butter, eggs, and sugar.

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