This quiche-like Baked Egg Custard with Cheese and Herbs is delicious! Bake in batches-holds well, but long baking time. Variations of cheese/herbs has potential. Tried the Smoked Gouda this morning and everyone thought it was outstanding. Might also try cheddar with basil/parsley.
Ingredients
- 2C coarsely grated Cheese such as Gruyere or Smoked Gouda
- ½ C Chopped Chives
- 10 eggs
- 1.5 C whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4t grated nutmeg
- Hollandaise for topping
Directions
- Sprinkle Gruyere and chives evenly into buttered shallow baking dish
- Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese, and nutmeg in blender with 1/2t pepper and 1/4t salt till smooth. Pour over Gruyere and chives and bake until puffed, set, and golden-350F for 35-45 minutes. Serve warm topped with Hollandaise or at room temp.
Serves: 8
Source: Gourmet Dec. 2008, pg 178