Easy Homemade Carrot Soufflé Recipe
This homemade carrot soufflé is light, fluffy, sweet, and absolutely delicious. It is perfect as a Southern holiday side dish, family dinner recipe, or sweet vegetable dessert everyone can enjoy.
Homemade Carrot Soufflé
This carrot soufflé recipe turns simple carrots into a soft, sweet, and fluffy baked dish. It works beautifully for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Sunday dinner, potlucks, or any meal where you want a warm Southern-style side dish.
The carrots are boiled until tender, blended smooth, then mixed with sugar, baking powder, vanilla, flour, eggs, and margarine before baking into a light and delicious soufflé.
Ingredients
Small Batch
- 1 bag carrots, about 1 3/4 lbs.
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 lb. margarine
Large Batch
- 3 bags carrots, about 6 lbs. or 96 oz.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 to 5 tablespoons flour
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup margarine
Instructions
- Boil the carrots on high heat until they are soft and tender.
- Drain the carrots very well so the soufflé mixture does not become watery.
- While the carrots are still warm, use a mixer or blender to blend them until smooth.
- Add the sugar, baking powder, and vanilla to the blended carrots.
- Add the flour and mix until everything is combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the eggs using both the yolks and whites.
- Fold the whipped eggs into the carrot mixture.
- Add the margarine and blend everything together until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish, making sure not to overfill it.
- Bake until the carrot soufflé is set, fluffy, and lightly golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving and enjoy.
Why This Carrot Soufflé Works
Recipe Tips
- Drain the carrots well after boiling so the mixture is not too loose.
- Blend the carrots while they are still warm for the smoothest texture.
- Whip the eggs separately before adding them to the mixture.
- Do not overfill the baking dish because the soufflé will rise.
- Let the carrot soufflé rest for a few minutes before serving.
When To Serve Carrot Soufflé
Carrot soufflé is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Sunday dinner, potlucks, family gatherings, and Southern-style holiday meals. It pairs well with baked ham, turkey, chicken, roast beef, greens, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other comfort food favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is carrot soufflé?
Carrot soufflé is a soft, sweet, baked carrot dish made with blended carrots, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and margarine.
Is carrot soufflé a side dish or dessert?
It can be both. Many people serve carrot soufflé as a Southern holiday side dish, but it is sweet enough to enjoy like a vegetable dessert.
Can I make carrot soufflé ahead of time?
Yes. You can make it ahead and reheat it before serving. For the best texture, warm it gently in the oven.
Why do I need to drain the carrots well?
Draining the carrots helps keep the soufflé from becoming watery and helps the texture stay light and fluffy.
Can I use butter instead of margarine?
Yes, butter can be used instead of margarine if you prefer a richer flavor.