Carrot souffle with cheddar

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Ingredients for 6 people

  • 2 carrots, peeled, diced
  • 1 cup crackers with salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • Salt

Implementation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and butter a pyrex or 6 medium refractory bowls.
  2. Place the carrots in a saucepan and cover with water. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
  3. Boil for about 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Drain the carrots and puree them in a food processor or blender.
  4. Put the carrot puree in a large bowl. Slowly add the milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly.
  5. Mix the crackers with the grated cheese, onion, butter, salt, cayenne and black pepper.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. Then beat in the carrot puree mixture and cracker mixture.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until slightly puffed and slightly golden.