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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cardoon (about 2 stalks)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (plus up to 1/2 cup more)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- 4 eggs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 207g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 286 | |
| Calories from Fat 208 | 73% |
| Total Fat 23.48g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 13.23g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium 341mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 7.54g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 5.27g | 4% |
| Protein 12.02g | 19% |
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