Dont let the word souffle deter youthis recipe is far more like a comforting casserole.
While many of the meals we prepared alongside him were not the mostkid-friendly, his carrot souffle was.
He used to give me the “easy” tasks: crushing the saltine crackers or grating the cheese.
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But now I see just how easy the whole recipe is.
My family’s not-so-secret carrot souffle recipe has been a crowd favorite for as long as I can remember.
We love it year-round, but it always feels particularly special atEaster.
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She remembers it fondly because it was also the first time she ever triedlady peas.
“At first I was afraid he wouldnt like it, but to my surprise he loved it!”
What Is A Souffle?
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When baked, the eggs make the filling puff up and over the edge of the dish.
What Is Carrot Souffle?
Why We Love This Recipe
The steps are relatively simple and easy for teaching.
It is also very easy to make gluten free by simply substituting thesaltine crackerswith your choice of gluten-free crackers.
I might be a bit biased, but this dish is one worthy of being part of yourcasserolelineup.
I hardly remember either of these holidays without carrot souffle on the table.
Plus, it makes the BEST leftovers…though we rarely have any left.
If you dont have afood processor, a blender will get the job done.
To achieve the right souffle texture, small pieces of onion are key.
Coat The Baking Dish Generously
Strong emphasis on being generous with the butter coating.
