BAKED EGG CUSTARD WITH GRUYèRE AND CHIVES

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Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     New Year's Day     Chive     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
  • Sprinkle Gruyère and chives evenly in dish.
  • Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese, and nutmeg in a blender with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  • 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.

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