SAM BEALL'S CARROT SOUFFLé

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This is more of a casserole than a traditional soufflé. It comes from Sam Beall, the proprietor of Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, who died at age 39 in a ski accident. The dish makes its seasonal debut on the Beall family table at Thanksgiving, but paired with a salad, it becomes lunch or a light dinner any time of year. Use the sweetest carrot you can find, and grate the onions on the same grater you use for the cheese to save a little prep and clean-up time. Many of the steps are easy enough for children, making it a great dish for teaching cooking skills. It will become part of your winter rotation, and travels well.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     casseroles

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more to butter the dish
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 cup whole milk
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
3/4 cup, or about 3 ounces, grated sharp Cheddar
1/3 cup minced or grated onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish or baking dish.
  • Put the carrots in a large pot and cover with about an inch of water. Add a heaping tablespoon of salt and boil the carrots until they are tender enough to yield to the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes.
  • Strain the carrots and purée them in a food processor. Put them in a large bowl; stir in the milk, cracker crumbs, cheese, onion, butter, cayenne, black pepper and remaining salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs until they are quite foamy. Using a whisk and a gentle touch, mix the eggs into the carrot mixture.
  • Scrape the mixture into the buttered dish and bake for about 45 minutes, until the soufflé is slightly puffed, light golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the dish. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 342 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

kak lwla
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This soufflé was a bit too complicated to make. I would recommend simplifying the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish that was enjoyed by all.


Maxwell Ajibawo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit. The carrot flavor is subtle and sweet, and the soufflé is always light and fluffy.


Nahid Nahid
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This soufflé was a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more milk or cream to the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish that was enjoyed by all.


Nyabira Andrew
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I'm not a big fan of soufflés, but this one was delicious! The carrot flavor was subtle and sweet, and the soufflé was light and fluffy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Mostafa Eid
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This soufflé was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of butter in the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish that was enjoyed by all.


Ashraf rajab
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit. The carrot flavor is subtle and sweet, and the soufflé is always light and fluffy.


Malike Read
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This soufflé was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish that was enjoyed by all.


Isaac Ogbonna
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but this soufflé was delicious! The carrot flavor was subtle and sweet, and the soufflé was light and fluffy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Elinor Balmores
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This soufflé was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of salt in the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-executed dish that was enjoyed by all.


Ambika Upreti
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit. The carrot flavor is subtle and sweet, and the soufflé is always light and fluffy.


Ishan Basheer
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This soufflé was a bit too eggy for my taste. I would recommend reducing the number of eggs in the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-made dish that was enjoyed by all.


Viridiana Paredes
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soufflé turned out perfectly! It was light and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. The carrot flavor was subtle and sweet, and the soufflé was a hit with my guests.


Erbold Otgonbat
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This soufflé was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe. Otherwise, it was a well-executed dish that was enjoyed by all.


bilal waryah986
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit. The carrot flavor is subtle and sweet, and the soufflé is always light and fluffy.


austin chen
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This soufflé was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The final product was stunning and tasted even better than it looked. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Jinat Hossain
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The soufflé was incredibly light and fluffy, and the carrot flavor was perfectly balanced. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy


Md nadim Bro
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


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I've never been a big fan of carrots, but this soufflé changed my mind. It was so light and fluffy, and the carrot flavor was subtle and sweet. I served it with a side of roasted chicken and it was a hit with the whole family.


Adeania Reynolds
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This carrot soufflé was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was incredibly easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.