• BH&G 3145

    From Dave Drum@1:229/452 to All on Sun Jun 27 10:41:26 2021
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    Title: Fig, Pancetta & Goat Cheese Brunch Casserole
    Categories: Fruits, Pork, Cheese, Herbs, Breads
    Yield: 12 Servings

    2 tb Butter
    1 lb Yellow onions; peeled,
    - halved, sliced 1/4"
    1 ts Sugar
    1/2 ts Kosher salt
    1/4 ts Dried thyme; crushed
    4 oz To 6 oz thin sliced
    - pancetta
    7 c To 8 cups ciabatta or crusty
    - baguette; in 1 1/2" cubes
    8 oz Fresh goat cheese
    3/4 c Dried figs; stemmed, in 1/2"
    - pieces
    9 lg Eggs
    1/2 c Extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 c Whipping cream
    1/2 c Fresh grated Parmesan
    - cheese
    1/2 ts Kosher salt
    1/4 ts Fresh grated nutmeg
    2 tb Snipped fresh rosemary;
    - coarse chopped

    Butter a 3 quart baking dish; scatter the bread in the
    dish and set aside. In a large skillet heat the 2
    tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the onions,
    sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 10
    minutes. Add thyme and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring
    occasionally. Onions should be tender and lightly browned.
    Spoon over bread in dish.

    Return the skillet to the heat. Add pancetta slices and
    cook until lightly browned, but not crisp. Crumble goat
    cheese over onion mixture and top with pancetta and figs.

    In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs well until blended.
    Whisk in the olive oil and cream until very well blended.
    Whisk in Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Pour egg
    mixture over layers in dish. Cover and chill at least 2
    hours or overnight.

    Remove baking dish from refrigerator and let stand at room
    temperature for 30 minutes. Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.
    In a small bowl stir together rosemary with just enough
    olive oil to coat and a pinch of kosher salt. Uncover
    dish; sprinkle casserole with rosemary mixture and several
    grinds of black pepper. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until
    puffed and golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack
    for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional
    fresh rosemary, if desired.

    Makes: 12 servings

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    ... Despite the hippy vibe, this stuff is very tasty.
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