• 2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (6 oz/170 g), or other white cheese

• ½ cup chopped chives (spring/green onions)

• 10 large eggs

• 1½ cups whole (full cream) milk

• 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened (we often use camembert or brie cheese)
   

Preheat the oven to 350ºF with rack in middle.

1. ​ Butter a 2-quart (1.89 litres) shallow baking dish — 2" (5cm) deep.

2.  Sprinkle cheese and chives evenly in dish.

3.  Blend eggs, milk, and cream cheese in a blender with ½ teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.

4.  Pour egg mixture over cheese and chives in the dish and bake until puffed, set, and golden, 35 to 45 minutes.​