Ingredients
prepared pie crust
1 10-ounce package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 small garlic clove
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup extra sharp Cheddar (orange or yellow), coarsely grated (2 ½ oz)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375F. Drain broccoli in a colander and pat very dry. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Whisk together garlic paste, eggs, milk, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour filling into pie shell and add broccoli, then sprinkle with cheese. Bake until custard is just set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a rack 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
