Yes, it took me longer to write that title than it does to make this easy cheese blintz casserole. This is a super recipe to have in your repertoire because it is fast, simple and satisfying. It is one that I use a prepared product in, so you know I don’t cook everything! A cheese blintz casserole, which some often call souffle, (hence my title for those notorious SEO’s that I read about and never understand) is another Jewish dish, that is served at a Jewish dairy meal. We often break the fast on Yom Kippur with this dish and lox and bagels. It is traditional, but my famous frozen cheese souffle, that is not, is often on the table, too. Traditional that it isn’t. It is superb and it you want something more savory, rather than sweet, than that is the way to go. I really should take some new photos of it.
But we are on to blintz souffle. If you wanted you could make your own crepes and filling. It isn’t hard, but why bother? I buy the Golden blintzes in the frozen section of my grocery and Costco is selling some petty good blintzes now, too! You end up topping the frozen blintzes with a sweet sour cream and egg topping that puffs up over the blintzes. That is why I believe some call this a souffle. Whatever!
A blintz souffle is perfect for brunch. It comes together quickly. It is comfort food and I love it even for brinner. My mother never made it. In fact I’m not sure I even had blintzes when I was a kid. I think I probably discovered them at a Haddassah luncheon way back when. The good thing is that I discovered them! They can be served with maple syrup but I like mine with home made jam. My raspberry rose or strawberry black pepper jam tastes awesome with these. One can buy fruit filled blintzes, but I prefer the cheese, because that way I can choose my own topping.
So that is it. My mom wanted this recipe and now she has it. Two stars for this please!
Easy Cheese Blintz Casserole Souffle
Serves 3 (2 per person) This recipe is easily doubled.
Active Time: 10 Minutes Baking Time: 30-45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pkg of 6 cheese blintzes (found in the frozen foods section at groceries or in the refrigerated at Costco)
2 T melted butter
1/4 c sugar
3/4 c sour cream
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
Cinnamon
Maple Syrup or jam for serving
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Place melted butter in a 7 x 10 casserole dish and then roll each blintz in the butter and place seam side down in pan. Arrange them in one row. Mix sugar, sour cream, vanilla and eggs together. Whisk well for a few minutes until lightened. Pour over blintzes in pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon if you desire. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until lightly browned or you can place this under the broiler to brown for a few minutes. Serve with syrup or jam!
Other Brinner Ideas:
Everything But the Bagel Scrambled Eggs
Frozen Cheese Souffle
Shakshuka in Purgatory
Green Chile Egg Souffle
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September 11, 2015 at 8:34 pmHave to agree, this IS perfect for brunch!!! I love souffles so a casserole? YES PLEASE! 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder
September 13, 2015 at 6:13 amI agree, Nagi. Casseroles are perfect for brunch!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
September 11, 2015 at 7:15 amThis casserole looks absolutely divine and hearty. SO many awesome flavors. Loving this! 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder
September 13, 2015 at 6:12 amThanks Anu! They are simple flavors that bring out the best!
shannon weber
September 10, 2015 at 10:07 pmif calories were no object, i'd blintz my life away; i LOVE them, and i totally am with you on the cheese ones! I like that you always get the cheese, but can switch up the fruit part. I kinda hate that you made this so easy to make. 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder
September 13, 2015 at 6:12 amActually, according to the box, they aren't too bad calorie wise, Shannon! It is easy to make for a reason, Shannon. No one wants to potchke around for breakfast!
Sippity Sup
September 10, 2015 at 1:22 pmI do like blintzes, so I'm sure I'd like them in a casserole (souffle I mean). GREG
Abbe Odenwalder
September 13, 2015 at 6:06 amYou would, Greg. Enough said!
Cooking With Munira
September 9, 2015 at 9:40 pmThis looks like a lasagna , it's awesome
Abbe Odenwalder
September 10, 2015 at 3:08 amI t does kind of look like lasagne, but no red sauce Thanks for stopping by, Munira!
mimi rippee
September 9, 2015 at 10:07 pmI make my own blintzes – never even knew that they sold them pre-made – but i like the idea of the "casserole". They'd be great for morning company.
Abbe Odenwalder
September 10, 2015 at 3:08 amI'm not surprised Mimi! Save some for this!
Chris Scheuer
September 9, 2015 at 8:28 pmI love having super easy but delicious recipes like this up my sleeve. I haven't seen these at Costco but will look!
Abbe Odenwalder
September 10, 2015 at 3:07 amI so agree, Chris! Look and see if they have them, but I believe Trader Joe's carries some also!
Cheri Savory Spoon
September 9, 2015 at 4:02 pmHi Abbe, I love a good short cut, these look delicious as do your jams. Costco is the best!
Abbe Odenwalder
September 10, 2015 at 3:06 amIt is a good shortcut and a perfect way to use jam. And I just made a plum allspice that is also perfect with this!
Bam's Kitchen
September 9, 2015 at 10:28 amI so want a Costco in HK!!!! What do we have to do to get that sorted out? I won't be able to take any of your short cuts but I think this delicious dish is so worth it! Pinned!
Abbe Odenwalder
September 10, 2015 at 3:05 amI'll bet one is coming. Don't they have one near Shenzhen? Thanks, Bobbi.
Angie Schneider
September 9, 2015 at 8:24 amWhat's not to love this beautiful and satisfying casserole? Is it okay to use yoghurt instead sour cream here?
Abbe Odenwalder
September 10, 2015 at 3:05 amMost definitely, Angie! Not a problem and thanks!
Adam J. Holland
September 9, 2015 at 2:12 amNice! As in Old Testament Nice! Bookmarked!
Abbe Odenwalder
September 9, 2015 at 2:33 amOh Adam! Only on Sunday for you!
Liz Berg
September 8, 2015 at 11:46 pmI'm always happy for a shortcut 🙂 And this blintz casserole looks wonderful!!!
Abbe Odenwalder
September 9, 2015 at 2:33 amThanks Liz. It's a great short cut. And a great casserole!