Caramelized Onion Souffle
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 3 oz package shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 oz package shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 oz (4 tbsp) butter
- 2 large or 4 small onions, thinly sliced (julienne)
- 2 tbsp sugar
Special Equipment - works well in either a round or oblong baking dish
- round fluted baking dish
- 9" x 13" baking dish
How-to
Make Custard
- Add eggs to a large bowl. Whisk in heavy cream. Add salt and pepper
- Add cheese and whisk to combine. Add baking powder and flour and whisk to combine
- Pour into greased baking dish
Caramelize Onions
- Heat butter in a skillet. Add sliced onions and cook for 15 minutes
- Add the sugar and caramelize the onions, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (careful not to burn), about 20-30 minutes
Assemble & Bake
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Distribute caramelized onions over custard in the baking dish
- Bake until golden brown crust forms, about 30-45 minutes