Baked Egg Custard with Gruyère and Chives

A rich and savory baked egg custard featuring melted Gruyère cheese and fresh chives. This elegant dish combines creamy eggs, milk, and cream cheese with nutmeg for a delicious brunch or light dinner option.

6 servings
52 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Gruyère
  • ½ cup chives
  • 10 whole eggs
  • cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

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

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Sprinkle Gruyère and chives evenly in dish.

    2 min

  3. 3.

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

    5 min

  4. 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.

    40 min

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