Mini-Cheddar Cheese Souffles In Tomato Shells

Recipe Ingredients

6 cups	375g / 13oz	Firm ripe tomatoes (large)
		Salt - as needed
2 tablespoons	30ml	Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely-chopped shallots
2 tablespoons	30ml	Flour
6 tablespoons	90ml	Heavy cream
6		Egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Emeril's Essence - see * Note
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Finely-grated cheddar cheese
4		Egg whites
1		Cream of tartar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Finely-grated dry jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

* Note: See the "Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Seasoning}" recipe which is included in this collection.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the upper half from each tomato and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Sprinkle insides of the tomatoes lightly with salt, and invert on paper towels to drain for 20 minutes.

In a small, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the cream, and simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the egg yolks, salt, Essence and cheddar.

In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into the cheese-egg yolk mixture. Gently incorporate the remaining egg whites.

Spoon the batter into the tomato shells, filling them 3/4 full. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of dry jack cheese over each. Place the tomatoes in the oven and immediately lower the heat to 375 degrees.

Bake until the souffles have risen and are golden brown on top, about 20 to 25 minutes (but do not open the door during the baking time). Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1E07) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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