Ingredients:
3/4 pint milk
1 ounce butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
6 ounces unflavored breadcrumbs
4 ounces gruyere, shredded
1 clove garlic, crushed with a little
salt
4 eggs, separated
Directions:
Place breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
Set the oven to 375 degrees F.
Bring the milk to a boil, then stir in the butter, salt and peppers and pour the mixture over the breadcrumbs.
Add the garlic and Gruyere and return to the pan.
Stir over moderate heat until cheese melts.
Beat in the egg yolks.
Cool the mixture slightly, then stiffly whip the egg whites and fold them into the mixture.
Pour into a buttered pie tin (not more than three-quarters full) and bake for about 40 minutes.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 55 min.