Broccoli and Cheddar Skillet Flan
A savory flan combining crispy hash browns, tender broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked in a cast-iron skillet until golden brown. This versatile dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- •6 large eggs
- •1 cup whole milk
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
- •⅓ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 large shallot
- •1 pound frozen hash browns
- •10 ounce frozen chopped broccoli
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
10 min
- 2.
Whisk together eggs, milk, pepper, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined, then whisk in Cheddar and 3 tablespoons parmesan.
5 min
- 3.
Heat oil in a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shallot, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add hash browns and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Spread potatoes evenly in skillet and cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spread broccoli over potatoes, then pour in egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake until set 2 inches from edge but still slightly wobbly in center, 12 to 15 minutes.
25 min
- 4.
Turn on broiler. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until top is set, puffed, and golden brown.
5 min
