BROCCOLI AU GRATIN

Broccoli au Gratin image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 or 2 heads very green, unblemished broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Carefully cut broccoli tops into large, bite-size flowerets. Make a small incision in the bottom of each piece to facilitate cooking. Peel stems and cut into bite-size pieces. There should be about 6 cups.
Bring enough water to a boil to cover the pieces when added. Add salt, if desired. Add broccoli and cook, uncovered, 6 minutes. Drain.
With the butter, grease the inside of a 6-cup souffle dish. Put broccoli pieces in dish in one neat layer.
In a mixing bowl beat eggs well. Blend in milk, cream, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne and salt, if desired. Pour this over broccoli.
Set dish in a larger baking pan that can also be used on top of stove and pour boiling water around it. Bring to a boil and let simmer 5 minutes on top of stove. Place dish in its water bath in oven and bake 30 minutes or until custard is set.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 836 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams