- 2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère (6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
- 10 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish (2 inches deep).
- Sprinkle Gruyère and chives evenly in dish.
- Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese, and nutmeg in a blender with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture over Gruyère and chives in dish and bake until puffed, set, and golden, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.