This easy savory side dish is similar to a French soufflé, but not as airy and tempermental. They work just as well with asparagus or cauliflower, but watch out-they’re addictive.
Autore: Marica Bochicchio
Tipo ricetta: Appetiser
Cucina: Italian
Dosi per: 4
Ingredienti
1 pound broccoli crowns (florets roughly cut and stems cut into bites)
2 tablespoons butter
1 slice of bread whirled into bread crumbs
4 eggs beaten
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon packed fresh grated romano or parmesan cheese divided
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper(can sub black pepper)
2 large pinches of kosher salt
Preparazione
bring a pot of salted water to a boil
cook the broccoli for 2 minutes, then drain in a colander and let cool on a plate
when the broccoli has cooled, cut the florets into small bites
grease the inside of four 1 cup (8 ounce) ramekins with the butter then coat the insides with a couple teaspoons of bread crumbs pouring off the excess
in a large bowl whisk together the beaten eggs, cream, ¼ cup romano, chives, parsley, pepper and salt
stir in the cooked broccoli and then divide the mixture amongst the four ramekins
combine 1 tablespoon grated romano with 1 tablespoon bread crumbs and sprinkle this over the tops
bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35 minutes until the tops are lightly browned.
Recipe by Cooking With Marica & Eye Nutrition at https://www.cookingwithmarica.net/christmas-menu-challenge-sformato-di-broccoli-e-formaggio/