Tomato and Basil Breakfast Pie

By á-4084

Ingredients

• Butter (for pan)
• 7 large eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup flour
• Kosher or sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Details

Adapted from newengland.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a 10-inch pie pan or tart pan. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour into pan. Bake about 1 hour or until egg mixture is firm and lightly browned.

NOTE: You may prepare this dish in advance and store it in your refrigerator until the next morning. Also, you may modify this recipe for a 9-inch pie pan: Use 6 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, and 1/3 cup cottage cheese.