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Savory Clafouti

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Savory Clafouti

Description

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.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time : 15

Cook Time : 60

Total Time : 75

Ingredients

Serves 6

  • 1⁄4 cup cornstarch

  • 1 1⁄4 cups milk

  • 2large eggs

  • 2large egg yolks

  • 1cup heavy cream

  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

  • pepper

  • 1pinch cayenne

  • 1pinch nutmeg (optional)

  • butter oroil, for the pan

  • 1tablespoon oil

  • 1⁄2 lb mushroom , sliced

  • 1 onion , chopped

  • 1⁄2 red pepper, diced

  • 1small zucchini , quartered lengthwise and sliced

  • salt

  • 1⁄2 cup grated gruyere cheese

  • 2tablespoons snipped chives

  • 2teaspoons fresh thyme

Directions

  • 01

    heat oven to 425.

  • 02

    butter or oil a 2 quart au gratin or 7x11 pyrex dish.

  • 03

    for the batter:.

  • 04

    put cornstarch in a medium bowl.

  • 05

    whisk in 1/2 c milk until smooth.

  • 06

    whisk in eggs and egg yolks until smooth.

  • 07

    gradually add remaining ingredients.

  • 08

    (you can also mix this in a blender).

  • 09

    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.

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