Broccoli and Carrot Cheese Bake Recipe

By kylaroy7

Ingredients

• 2 cups thinly sliced fresh carrots
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
• 6 cups cubed egg bread

Details

Servings 9
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place carrots and broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Stir in vegetables and 1 cup cheese. Gently stir in bread.

Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Yield: 9 servings.