Soufflé au Comté

Soufflé au Comté is a classic French savory dish, a light and airy baked egg preparation featuring the rich, nutty flavors of Comté cheese. It typically combines eggs, milk, flour, butter, and grated Comté cheese, originating from the Jura region of France.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and protein from the eggs and cheese, providing a good source of calcium and phosphorus. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	650 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin A	250 µg RAE
Vitamin B12	1.5 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Selenium	18 µg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 µg

Per 1 individual soufflé (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The soufflé's dramatic rise is a culinary feat achieved by trapping air in whipped egg whites, making it a symbol of French technical cooking. Nutritionally, it offers a concentrated dose of high-quality protein and fat-soluble vitamins from the aged cheese.