Parmesan Flans with Tomatoes and Basil

Really good, simple and quick. I made only one flan, which took not quite 25 minutes to cook - but I also had pre-heated the water bath in the oven. No under-doneness or rubberiness here. The tomatoes were a little bland but maybe I just didn't have good tomatoes - or maybe the basil should be added in advance to allow the flavors to meld. Yeah, it's like a plain quiche; but that's ok. I have a short list of really good meatless entrees and this will go on it. I paired this with CL Cool Honeydew-Mint soup for a light vegetarian supper.

I agree with the reviewer below. To avoid the rubberiness, I think I'll try it again in a slower oven for 10 minutes longer, to try for a creamier consistency. I also could have used more parmesan to make the flavor more intense (I used parmigiano reggiano).

This was actually really good. And easy and fast. It looked nice with different color tomatoes - gotta have fresh ripe tomatoes for this or it wouldn't be as good. I'd definitely make it again. My husband rarely comments on dishes and he really liked this. I think it would also be good with a balsalmic reduction sauce drizzled over it or around it.

I tried this because I was curious. It was interesting... Made exactly as directed - mine was a bit soft in the middle, and all the cheese/pepper seemed to settle at the bottom (becoming the top), making it sorta rubbery. It did taste like a plain quiche.