Ingredients

2 lbs carrots

1 cup whole milk

1 cup saltines craker crumbs

1 cup grated sharp cheddar

1/3 cup minced shallot

1 tblespoon unsalted butter

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp cayenne

1/4 tsp black pepper

3 large eggs

Preparation

Pre heat oven to 350. butter a 2 quart souffle dish.

Put carrots in a large pot and cover w/ an inch of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 10 mins, until knife tender.

Strain carrots and puree in a food processer and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in milk, craker crumbs, cheese, shallot, butter, salt, cayanne and black pepper.

In a large bowl, use an elec mixer to beat eggs until foamy and then wisk into carrot mixture.

Transfer to dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until puffed and light brown on top.