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Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives

By Melissa Roberts

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Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives

Egg dishes always make a great centerpiece, especially when they’re this easy. As it bakes, Gruyère melts into the nutmeg-scented egg and milk mixture, which takes on a light, quiche-like creaminess.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère (6 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped chives
10 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).

    Step 2

    Sprinkle Gruyère and chives evenly in dish.

    Step 3

    Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese, and nutmeg in a blender with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.

    Step 4

    Pour egg mixture over Gruyère and chives in dish and bake until puffed, set, and golden, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TagsEggGruyèreCheeseDairyChiveHerbs & SpicesCream CheeseMainBrunchNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickBlenderGourmet
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