Breakfast Custard

Name: Breakfast Custard
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

With a side of warmed ham and whole wheat toast, this custard makes for a satisfying breakfast.

Ingredients

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Stir in cheese. Pour into four buttered 4-oz. custard cups.
Place cups in a baking pan. Fill pan with boiling water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 215 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Breakfast Custard in Country Woman March/April 1995

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sgronholz

Jul 13, 2014

I just recently discovered this recipe and have made it twice already. I prepare a brunch every Sunday for my husband and me, and this is a nice addition to the menu!
Orbs

Jun 8, 2014

I cut the recipe in half and added sautéed onion, sliced carrots and jalapenos. I substituted shredded Swiss cheese for the cheddar cheese; and served it for dinner with veggie sausage links and toast. Delicious.
courtneymartin

Oct 27, 2013

This is a wonderful egg breakfast dish. My kids love it and ask me to make it all the time.
stevennicole

Apr 3, 2011

this was very good-light and fluffy. I made a 1/2 batch and it worked out fine. I'll try cutting down on the butter just to save a few calories next time.