When exploring the multiple aisles of cheese at Costco recently, something caught my eye by total surprise. Savory soufflés! I have seen chocolate soufflés at Costco before but never a cheesy delight like La Maison Du Cheese Soufflés, which come six in a box for $7.99 where I live in Los Angeles (price may vary per warehouse location.)
I bought them immediately, and for the next week was able to enjoy no-stress soufflés every other morning for breakfast — a chic upgrade to my usual go-to cheesy scrambled eggs.
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What’s So Great About La Maison Du Cheese Soufflés?
A shrunken soufflé — 3 inches circumference and a little under 3 ounces — that heats up in eight minutes in the air fryer is nothing short of a miracle. (They can also be warmed in the oven.) And because they use cornstarch instead of flour, these are also gluten-free.
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These turn my kitchen into a French bistro as I gently spoon the first fluffy bite out of the center, cracking through a slightly crispy, excellently puffed-up top of cheddar and emmental cheeses. It feels luxurious and decadent and is my best part of waking up. It has a light eggy flavor — much more delicately flavored than a frittata, quiche, or egg bite — and practically melts in my mouth every time.
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The portion is enough to be satisfying, but a hungry person could definitely eat two in one sitting easily. Because I live alone and probably shouldn’t eat these every other day whenever I buy them, I am trying to freeze some to see how much the cooking time changes and if the quality is affected at all.
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What’s the Best Way to Enjoy La Maison Du Cheese Soufflés?
Just with a spoon and a smile is enough for me, but serving it for a brunch or lunch with a salad of peppery arugula, endive, or radicchio tossed with a simple French-inspired vinaigrette would be lovely. You could also add a side of bacon for additional protein and excitement. No matter how you serve it up, just make sure it’s piping hot for that bit of cheese pull and try eating pinkies’ up for extra fancy soufflé enjoyment.
What’s your favorite Costco breakfast staple? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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