Rich Cheese and Egg Salad Gratin recipe

Name: Rich Cheese and Egg Salad Gratin
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 120g Salad; 3 Eggs; 60g Cheese; 100ml Single cream; 50ml Milk; 10g Butter; 1 tsp Mustard

A bubbly, savoury gratin of salad, eggs and cheese with a gentle creamy finish. It is a comforting way to turn simple ingredients into a proper meal.

25 min · Medium · French Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

120g Salad
3 Eggs
60g Cheese
100ml Single cream
50ml Milk
10g Butter
1 tsp Mustard

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	331 kcal
Protein	18.5 g
Carbohydrates	4.1 g
Fat	26.1 g
Saturated fat	14.6 g
Fibre	1.2 g
Sugar	3.1 g
Sodium	0.5 mg

Why this works

Rich, high-fat gratin with good protein from eggs and cheese, but also high in saturated fat and energy for a small serving.

Protein and B vitamins. Eggs and cheese provide useful protein, plus B12 and riboflavin, supporting muscle maintenance and energy metabolism.

Calcium-rich. Cheese and milk contribute calcium, which supports bone health.

Low fibre vegetable base. The salad adds some micronutrients and volume, but this dish is still relatively low in fibre overall.

Method

Heat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and butter a small baking dish.
Wilt the salad in a pan over a low heat, then spread it in the dish.
Whisk together the eggs, single cream, milk and mustard, then season if desired.
Pour the mixture over the salad, scatter on the cheese and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and set.

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