Swiss Chard and Ricotta Salata Egg Bake
Minh+Wass
Ricotta salata is a firm, slightly salty, and very mild sheep's-milk cheese. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour. Notes: If you choose to do all the preparations in the morning, reduce the baking time to about 25 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Wash chard and trim discolored ends of stems. Cut out central stalk from leaves with a V-shaped incision that follows the tapering shape of the stalk. Thinly slice stalks and set aside. Chop leaves.
Step 2
2
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add chard stalks and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add chard leaves and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender. Stir in white pepper. Set aside and let cool slightly.
Step 3
3
Butter a 9- by 12-in. baking dish. Spread cooked chard on bottom and sprinkle with ricotta salata. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour over chard and ricotta salata. Sprinkle with gruyère, cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight.
Step 4
4
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove plastic wrap from eggs and bake until set and top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve hot, cut into squares.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
1 bunch Swiss chard
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for buttering dish
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 cups grated ricotta salata cheese
18 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated gruyère cheese
Directions
Step 1
1
Wash chard and trim discolored ends of stems. Cut out central stalk from leaves with a V-shaped incision that follows the tapering shape of the stalk. Thinly slice stalks and set aside. Chop leaves.
Step 2
2
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add chard stalks and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add chard leaves and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender. Stir in white pepper. Set aside and let cool slightly.
Step 3
3
Butter a 9- by 12-in. baking dish. Spread cooked chard on bottom and sprinkle with ricotta salata. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour over chard and ricotta salata. Sprinkle with gruyère, cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight.
Step 4
4
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove plastic wrap from eggs and bake until set and top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve hot, cut into squares.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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