Low-Carb Broccoli Gratin

I enjoyed this comforting dish with a baked chicken breast and a salad but it would also be good with some nice bread.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup broccoli floret
• 1  sweet pepper, chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1  slice  thick bread

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Put broccoli and pepper into a saucepan, add 3/4 cup water and most of butter.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes or until broccoli is just tender.
4. Use remaining butter to grease a casserole dish.
5. Whisk the eggs and milk in the casserole dish and mix in 3/4 of the cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Stir in broccoli and peppers with 1 spoonful of its cooking juice.
8. Blitz the bread to make crumbs and then mix crumbs with remaining cheese.
9. Sprinkle over the top.
10. Bake for around 20 minutes or until the dish has set and the top is golden.