Swiss Chard and Goat Cheese Custard Bake

Ingredients

• 12 oz. Swiss chard leaves, chopped
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 oz. goat cheese
• 1/2 cup milk, half and half, or cream
• 8 eggs
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella
• 2 T + 2 T grated Parmesan, preferably freshly grated

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Strip the leaves from the Swiss chard stems and set the stems aside for another use. Stack the leaves, cut them into 1/2 inch ribbons, then rotate the cutting board and cut across them to chop the chard. You will probably need to work in a couple of batches. If the chard needs washing, rinse it in a salad spinner and spin it until very dry.
2. Cut the onion into about 1/4 inch pieces.
3. Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan that can fit all the Swiss chard. Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, until it is just beginning to take on a little color.
4. Add all the Swiss chard to the pan. Turn it with a large spatula as it cooks, until the leaves have wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool a bit.
5. Mix together the milk and goat cheese. A small blender bowl works well for this, or you can let the cheese soften and stir it by hand.
6. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until the yolks and whites are completely blended, then add salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
7. Stir the goat cheese and milk mixture into the eggs, then mix in the mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan. Add the Swiss chard and onions, stirring until the greens are evenly spread through the egg mixture.
8. Coat a round casserole dish with olive oil or nonstick spray, or use a Springform Pan if you have one. Choose a dish or pan that is 8 or 9 inches across.
9. Pour the egg and chard mixture into the prepared pan, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan over the top.
10. Bake for 1 hour, until the custard is completely set and the top is lightly browned.
11. Serve hot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
12. Store leftovers in the fridge for several days, and reheat for a minute or 2 in the microwave.