Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 pound chanterelles, cleaned and halved lengthwise, or sliced domestic mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallion greens
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup small peas
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 4 ounces Gruyere, grated
  • 13 cup fresh chervil leaves

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Position rack 6 inches from heat source.
  • In a 2-quart oval or 2 1/2-quart round souffle dish, melt butter at 100 percent power for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes and mushrooms.
  • Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent for 5 minutes.
  • Add scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, bread crumbs and peas.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients including 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour over vegetables; stir.
  • Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
  • Cook at 100 percent for 5 minutes.
  • Slash plastic with a sharp knife.
  • Placing wooden spoon through slit, stir thoroughly.
  • Patch split in plastic with small piece of plastic.
  • Cook 5 minutes longer.
  • Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Uncover and cook 2 minutes.
  • Brown under broiler.
  • Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.