Ingredients
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 1/4 cups milk
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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pepper
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1 pinch cayenne
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1 pinch nutmeg
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butter or oil, for the pan
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1 tablespoon oil
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1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
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1 onion, chopped
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1/2 red pepper, diced
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1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
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salt
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1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
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Instructions
- heat oven to 425.
- butter or oil a 2 quart au gratin or 7x11 pyrex dish.
- for the batter:
- put cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- whisk in 1/2 c milk until smooth.
- whisk in eggs and egg yolks until smooth.
- gradually add remaining ingredients.
- (you can also mix this in a blender).
- for filling:
- heat oil in a saute pan.
- add onions and red pepper, saute 2-3 minutes.
- add zucchini and mushrooms, saute until softened and liquid is gone.
- arrange the filling in the prepared dish.
- sprinkle with cheese and herbs.
- pour batter over all.
- bake until top is golden brown, and custard is set, 25-30 minutes.
- let it sit for 30 minutes before serving.