Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup organic whole milk
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh tender rosemary leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon white wine, pinot grigio
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups baguette, chopped and cubed
  • 2/3-1 cups fresh pecorino toscano, grated
  • 1 cup cubed roasted beets dressed in a mix of tarragon vinegar, with a bit of honey and a few drops of white truffle oil
  • sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup carmelized yellow onions
  • sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan
  • sprigs of rosemary

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whisk together the milk, cream, and buttermilk.
  • Add the beaten egg and wine and whisk. Add the pepper, salt, and rosemary.
  • Toss the bread cubes together with the cubed roasted, dressed beets and caramelized onions. Add these to a buttered baking dish (@10-12 inches by 2 inches deep).Gently add in the grated pecorino. Pour the liquid mixture over this.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg and parmesan. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with sprigs of fresh rosemary and a glass of pinot noir.