Swiss Woods Souffle

Name: Swiss Woods Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 8 to 10 slices bread, torn in pieces; 5 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted or 1 cup thick homemade white sauce with 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms; 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Emmenthaler Swiss cheese

I developed this recipe to serve at breakfast to the guests at my bed and breakfast.—Debrah Mosimann, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

8 to 10 slices bread, torn in pieces
5 large eggs
2 cups whole milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted or 1 cup thick homemade white sauce with 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup shredded Emmenthaler Swiss cheese

Directions

Arrange bread in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Whisk together the eggs, 1-1/2 cups milk and seasonings; pour over bread and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon over bread. Combine the soup, cheeses and remaining milk; spread over sausage.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 353 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 178mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Swiss Woods Souffle in Country December/January 1991

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Stickroa

Jun 20, 2011

This looks really delicious, but I hate mushrooms. Any substitution ideas, or is this just one I'll have to pass on?
belisamasana

Mar 13, 2010

I've made this a couple of times for company and even the picky eaters loved it. It's like a fancy biscuits and gravy and it's sooo delicious! Excellent for a brunch.
cookiec48

Dec 29, 2009

My aunt made this for a Christmas brunch....it got RAVE reviews!!!!