Savoury Bread Soufflé with Cheese and Smoked Turkey

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This savoury bread soufflé is a deliciously satisfying dish that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for a new family favourite, to serve as a main dish or a side, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Let us know how it turns out, and don’t forget to share your creative twists in the comments below!

This souffle is easy to make and very fluffy and light.  Souffle means to “Puff up” and needs to be served right away as it is very difficult to survive outside the oven for more than a few minutes.

How to Make this Savoury Bread Souffle:

Step 1: Prepare the Bread

Start by removing the crusts from the bread slices. Lightly grease each slice on both sides with butter.

Then grease the baking dish with butter and layer half of the bread slices at the bottom of the dish.

Step 2: Layer the Fillings

Crumble the feta and mix in the remaining cheeses and the finely chopped smoked turkey. Instead of turkey you can add ham, Frankfurt sausages or any other charcuterie you like.

Sprinkle half of the above mixture over the bread.

Cover with the remaining slices of buttered bread and top with the remaining cheeses, ensuring even distribution.

Step 3: Make the Custard Base

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, brandy, white pepper, black pepper, and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the layered bread and cheese, pressing down gently to ensure the bread soaks up the custard. Let it rest for 30 minutes to allow the bread to soak.

Step 4: Bake to Perfection

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the dish for 30–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the soufflé is puffed up. The aroma of bubbling cheese and smoky turkey will make it hard to wait!

Step 5: Serve Warm

Remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately, as if Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a pop of color and flavor. Serve it on its own or alongside a crisp salad for a complete meal.

Tips for Success:

Plan Ahead: This dish can be assembled the night before without adding the wet ingredients. Cover the baking dish with cling film. When ready to bake, add the wet ingredients, let it soak for 30 minutes and then bake.

Choose Quality Ingredients: Use fresh bread and high-quality cheeses and charcuteries for the best flavour.

If we are going to use a round Pyrex, the only thing we do different is to add the same quantity of ingredients in more layers. The Pyrex in the photo is 18 cm diametre and 12 cm high.

What if I do not not have any grated cheese?

If you have soft cheese like Edam, Milner, Gouda, Kerrygold etc. , it is rather difficult to grate them. Therefore, before grating the cheese put them in the freezer for about 1 hour to harden and then grate them.

Store your leftover grated cheese in the freezer. You can use it as it is as the grated frozen cheese can separate easily, so as to use the amount you need in pasta dishes, bechamel, souffles etc.

Kopiaste and Kali Orexi,

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