Savory Clafouti

chia's Note:

from fine cooking, this is a wonderful recipe to adapt to your personal tastes. this recipe is vegetarian, but you can add meats, change the type of cheese and use vegetables that you have on hand- be creative. I made this for the break fast last week end, and my guests just loved it.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

batter

• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
• butter or oil , for the pan

filling

• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ lb mushroom , sliced
• 1 onion , chopped
• ½ red pepper , diced
• 1 small zucchini , quartered lengthwise and sliced
• salt
• ½ cup grated gruyere cheese
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Directions:

1. heat oven to 425.
2. butter or oil a 2 quart au gratin or 7x11 pyrex dish.
3. for the batter:.
4. put cornstarch in a medium bowl.
5. whisk in 1/2 c milk until smooth.
6. whisk in eggs and egg yolks until smooth.
7. gradually add remaining ingredients.
8. (you can also mix this in a blender).
9. for filling:.
10. heat oil in a saute pan.
11. add onions and red pepper, saute 2-3 minutes.
12. add zucchini and mushrooms, saute until softened and liquid is gone.
13. arrange the filling in the prepared dish.
14. sprinkle with cheese and herbs.
15. pour batter over all.
16. bake until top is golden brown, and custard is set, 25-30 minutes.
17. let it sit for 30 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Chef Chuck Love]

Made this for 20 people for a Break Fast tonight. Big Hit!

[spatchcock]

I just made this two days ago from Fine Cooking. Terrific recipe. I sauteed shallots, and used fresh asparagus and freshly grated Romano cheese for the filling. I will make this many times.

[echo echo]

Oh my WORD, this was wonderful! It tastes amazing and is quite attractive to look at, too. I threw in some baby asparagus I had, but otherwise followed directions. A great dish to show off for company. Thanks so much for sharing it, Chia.