National Cheese Souffle Day
May 18 every year
The story
A souffle is a yummy dish made with eggs that first came from France in the 1700s. Vincent La Chapelle is credited with mentioning it first, but Marie-Antoine Careme made it really famous by making it fancy.
To make a souffle, you mix egg whites with a creamy sauce and bake it. It puffs up and turns golden brown. People add all sorts of things to it, like cheese, jam, fruit, chocolate, or lemon.
The word “souffle” means to puff up, which is exactly what it does when it's cooked. You can make it sweet or savory, depending on what flavors you like. Traditionally, it's baked in a small dish called a ramekin.
Over time, lots of different kinds of souffles have been made. Even though the basic steps are the same, the flavors you add can change how it tastes.
About a hundred years after Marie-Antoine Caremes recipe, it became popular in the United States. Julia Child, a famous chef, helped make French cooking, including cheese souffles, popular in American homes.
About National Cheese Souffle Day
- When is National Cheese Souffle Day?
- National Cheese Souffle Day is May 18 every year. In 2026, National Cheese Souffle Day falls on Monday, May 18, 2026.
- When is National Cheese Souffle Day in 2026?
- In 2026, National Cheese Souffle Day is Monday, May 18, 2026 (May 18 every year).
- Which country is National Cheese Souffle Day from?
- National Cheese Souffle Day is on the United States Food Holidays calendar.
- Is today National Cheese Souffle Day?
- No. Today is not National Cheese Souffle Day. It returns on May 18 every year. In 2026, that is Monday, May 18, 2026.
- How do you celebrate National Cheese Souffle Day?
- There isn’t a single official way to celebrate. Read the story on this page, then cook or order cheese souffle. The iOS app’s Where to Eat can help you find cheese souffle nearby — this website does not list restaurants.
- Does National Cheese Souffle Day happen every year?
- Yes. National Cheese Souffle Day recurs on May 18 every year.