Instructions: Using the shortcrust pastry line the small roasting tin.

Beat together the eggs cream milk salt and pepper.

Stir in the chopped watercress and nutmeg.

Add the cheese.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pastry case.

Put the roasting tin on the floor of the roasting ovenand bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the filling is set.

Variatons:
Replace the cream with milk.

Leave out the watercress nutmeg and wensleydale and use a selection of the following: 350g streaky bacon fried
2 chopped onions sauteed
225g grated cheese
225g spinach cooked and chopped

I make this in the small roasting tin which is useful if you are catering for a crowd. The filling can be altered but the basic quantity of eggs and milk and cream are given.

Serves 6

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