This light and fluffy Carrot Souffle is a delicious and easy side dish that everyone will love! Sweet and creamy with almost a dessert-like feel, it’s wonderful alongside your holiday meal or a weeknight dinner.
Wondering what to serve with this carrot soufflé? Check out our Simple Roast Turkey or try our Brown Sugar Baked Ham.
Why You’ll Love This Carrot Souffle Recipe
You can serve this homemade carrot souffle warm as a delightful side dish or even a dessert. So easy and so versatile, it’s definitely going to be on your permanent recipe rotation.
- Unique Recipe: This light and fluffy souffle melts in your mouth with every bite. An elevated side dish recipe that will have everyone talking.
- Easy To Make: Simple ingredients that all go into a food processor to blend together and bake.
- Versatile: Serve with your holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, even dessert. Add a dollop of whipped cream for an even sweeter finish.
Ingredients You’ll Need
A photo of the primary ingredients you’ll need, minus the basics like salt and pepper. For a complete list of ingredients with amounts needed, head to the recipe card below.
After the photo we’ll talk about the ingredients, why they work in this recipe and also substitutions if applicable.
- Carrots: Peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces for boiling.
- Eggs: Eggs help to bind the souffle together while adding a rich, creamy feel.
- Melted Butter: For a rich flavor and texture.
- Flour: Adding flour will bind the ingredients for the souffle and help it rise.
- Baking Powder: To make the souffle light and airy.
- Sugar: What gives this dish it’s sweet flavor, you can use a sugar substitute if needed.
- Vanilla Extract: For flavor, what gives this side dish an almost dessert like flavor.
How To Make A Carrot Soufflé
Step by step photos here with brief instructions for a visual aid. For complete, detailed instructions, head to the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Boil the carrots: Peel and chop the carrots and add them to a pot with salted water. Boil for 15 minutes or until the carrots are very tender.
- Add the wet ingredients to a food processor: Add the carrots to a large food processor and blend until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and blend until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients: Add flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon to the food processor and blend until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a 2 quart baking dish (we use one that’s about 8″ x 10″) and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Is This a Make Ahead Recipe?
Yes. You can make this carrot souffle ahead of time, but then bake it right before serving. This recipe is best served warm, right from the oven. As with most souffle recipes, it will shrink down a bit as it cools, so fresh from the oven is best.
What Main Courses Go Well With This Carrot Recipe?
Pretty much anything that you’d serve carrots with will go wonderfully with a carrot souffle. The ideas are probably endless, but we’ll list a few of our favorites here.
Looking For More Carrot Side Dish Recipes?
Whether you’re planning a holiday meal or just an every day dinner, we’ve got tons of carrots sides for you to choose from. Don’t forget to head to our Side Dish Menu for more delicious recipes!
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Carrot Souffle Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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Pin RecipeThis light and fluffy Carrot Soufflé is a delicious and easy side dish that everyone will love! Sweet and creamy with almost a dessert-like feel!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart, 8″ x 10″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the carrots to a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain the carrots and place into a bowl of a food processor. Process the carrots until smooth.
- Add the butter, vanilla and eggs to the processor and blend until incorporated.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the processor and blend until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish, smoothing out the top into an even layer. Bake for 45 minutes until the center is set, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving if desired.
Recipe Notes
Store: Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave until just warmed through.
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Delish!
A great change from regular sides..however a little too sweet.