Spring Quiche

15 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 pound chanterelles, cleaned and halved lengthwise, or sliced domestic mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallion greens
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup small peas
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 4 ounces Gruyere, grated
  • 13 cup fresh chervil leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat broiler.
  2. 2
    Position rack 6 inches from heat source.
  3. 3
    In a 2-quart oval or 2 1/2-quart round souffle dish, melt butter at 100 percent power for 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in potatoes and mushrooms.
  5. 5
    Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, bread crumbs and peas.
  7. 7
    Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Whisk together remaining ingredients including 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9
    Pour over vegetables; stir.
  10. 10
    Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
  11. 11
    Cook at 100 percent for 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Slash plastic with a sharp knife.
  13. 13
    Placing wooden spoon through slit, stir thoroughly.
  14. 14
    Patch split in plastic with small piece of plastic.
  15. 15
    Cook 5 minutes longer.
  16. 16
    Prick plastic to release steam.
  17. 17
    Uncover and cook 2 minutes.
  18. 18
    Brown under broiler.
  19. 19
    Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

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