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Easy Carrot Soufflé- The Best Carrot Side Dish

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Nov 19, 2024

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Rich and creamy Carrot Soufflé is full of warm spices, stunning color and is the perfect side dish for Easter, Thanksgiving and Sunday dinners instead of traditional sweet potato casseroles. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this simple recipe, and everyone is guaranteed to love it’s light, melt-in-your mouth texture.

Delicious recipes like Garlic Honey Glazed Carrots are a must, but I love to surprise my family and guests with this carrot soufflé every now and then. Are these really carrots? Yes, they are!

With the same great taste as the Picadilly recipe, a carrot souffle in a 2 quart casserole dish topped with powdered sugar and orange zest


We all know that carrots can deliver subtly sweet, earthy baked goods, full of warm, cinnamon-y spices, like decadent moist carrot cake or these simple, hearty carrot zucchini muffins with walnuts.

But those favorites are only small glimpses into the magic of what carrots can do when compared to the melt-in-your-mouth indulgence of this velvety Carrot Soufflé recipe. With the same warm vanilla and spices, a Carrot Soufflé is beautifully elegant, with a creamy custard like texture. And if you can believe it, it’s actually one of the easiest recipes around.

Seriously, all you have to do is peel, slice and boil the carrots, blend all of the ingredients together using a food processor or blender and bake it. That’s it!

a serving of easy carrot souffle served on a blue plate as a side dish for Easter, Thanksgiving or any special meal.

What Is A Soufflé

Originating in France in the 18th century, a soufflé is an egg white-based dish that, when baked, can double in size. The word itself comes from souffler, meaning to breathe or to puff. A real soufflé with a tall rise can be somewhat of a trick to pull off.

But this carrot soufflé recipe is nothing like that. A soufflé more in texture than in delicate, finicky rise, this recipe is quick, simple and virtually foolproof!

Carrot Souffle Recipe Ingredients

Carrot Souffle ingredients include carrots, eggs, butter. milk, flour, brown sugar, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.

I’ll walk through an overview of ingredients & steps in this section along with helpful tips!

Look for specifics at the end of the post in the recipe card.

  • 2 pounds whole carrots
  • real butter
  • large eggs
  • white granulated sugar
  • light brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • ground cinnamon
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • evaporated milk
  • salt
how many carrots are in a carrot souffle?
a finished casserole dish of carrot souffle served as a holiday side dish.

Check out the VIDEO in the recipe card to cook along with me!

How To Make An Easy Carrot Soufflé

Prep the Carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots, then slice into ½ inch slices. Boil in a large pot of water (lightly salted)  for about 20 minute or until tender. Drain well.

Blend the Ingredients. Place warm, drained carrots and the rest of ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Bake. Pour the carrot mixture into a prepared baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 min. Your soufflé is done when it is golden brown and has only a very slight jiggle in the center.

Serve! Top with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of orange zest for a nice flavor pop and enjoy!

A serving of carrot souffle topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, orange zest and a sprig of mint served as a side dish or dessert.

Tips For Making The Best Carrot Soufflé

  • Make sure you oven is fully preheated before baking this dish. The recipe relies on that instant to heat to fluff and rise properly. (This is why this is not a good recipe for the slow cooker.)
  • Your Carrot Soufflé won’t have a huge dome, but it will rise some. Make sure you casserole dish is fully greased and only filled ¾ of the way full to accommodate the rise.
  • The idea that your soufflé will fall if there is a loud noise or a bump is a myth. However, keep the oven closed until you are ready to check for doneness. Some falling is to be expected as the soufflé cools, so serve it as soon as you can!

What To Serve with Your Carrot Soufflé

  • Creole Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham
  • Southern Pecan Crusted Ham
  • Cranberry Bacon Walnut Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Collard Greens
  • Holiday Prime Rib
  • Crispy Southern Fried Chicken
  • Southern Pecan Chicken

If you want to serve your Carrot Soufflé as a lightly sweet, creamy dessert, top it with a dollop of whipped cream. Your guests will love it and be so surprised!

The texture of a carrot souffle is light and creamy, almost velvety. Can be eaten with a spoon or fork.

Making Ahead of Time Or Freezing

To prepare your carrot soufflé ahead of time or to freeze it, simply put the recipe together but hold off baking it! Cover in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for a day or freeze it up to two months. To bake, thaw or bring dish to room temperature and bake according to the recipe.

Other Side Dish Recipes You’ll Love

  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
  • Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
  • Fluffy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Southern Cornbread Pudding
  • Sweet Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust
  • Green Bean Casserole with No Canned Soup
With the same great taste as the Picadilly recipe, a carrot souffle in a 2 quart casserole dish topped with powdered sugar and orange zest

Easy Carrot Souffle

Rich and creamy Carrot Souffle is full of warm spices, stunning color and is the perfect side dish for Easter, Thanksgiving and Sunday dinners instead of traditional sweet potato casserole.
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Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, comfort food, Easter, holiday, thanksgiving
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Equipment

  • food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs whole carrots
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • ¾ cup white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional Garnish

  • powdered sugar
  • orange zest
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 or 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Peel carrots and slice into ½ inch slices. Boil in lightly salted water until soft (about 20 minutes). Drain well.
  • Place warm carrots and rest of ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour your carrot puree into prepared 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 min. Souffle is done when it is golden brown and has only a very slight jiggle in the center.
  • Top with powdered sugar and orange zest and serve immediately.

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Notes

Depending on size, 2 pounds of carrots = about 20-23 carrots, but it’s always best to weigh them.
A 32 ounce bag of whole carrots at your grocery store = about 1 ¾ pounds of carrots. This recipe works beautifully with the 32 ounce bag.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 655mg | Sugar: 46g
With the same great taste as the Picadilly recipe, a carrot souffle in a 2 quart casserole dish topped with powdered sugar and orange zest
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  1. Avatar photoDonna

    November 20, 2024 at 3:54 pm

    Can this be made the night before and baked the next day!

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    • Stacey PirtleStacey

      November 22, 2024 at 10:52 am

      Hi, Donna! Yes! There is a section at the bottom of the post with the heading “Making Ahead of Time or Freezing.” You’ll find all you need to know there! Enjoy!

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