The Possible Impossible Broccoli and Cheese Pie

This is made without a crust, it is so yummy, and quite simple to prepare, a very nice main dish meal, served with a salad.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb broccoli, cut into medium-size florets
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 4  slightly beaten eggs
• 3 -4  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 1⁄4 cups  whole milk or 1 1⁄4 cups half-and-half
• 4 -6  drops  hot sauce
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon  fresh minced parsley
• 1  tablespoon  fresh minced garlic (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded swiss cheese
•  grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.
3. Combine the broccoli, onion and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat for 6 minutes, (don't overcook, cook only until just tender); drain thoroughly, dry VERY WELL with paper towels.
4. In a bowl, combine the next 9 ingredients (starting after the 1/4 cup water).
5. Mix in the broccoli/onion mixture; pour into a prepared 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.
6. Sprinkle with desired amount of Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until set.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving-- yummy!
9. Note: if desired, this may be baked in an 11' x 7" baking pan, instead of a pie plate.