Broccoli Cheese Custard

Source: Southern U.S. Cuisine

3 cups chopped frozen broccoli (2 10-ounce packages or about 1 bunch trimmed and chopped)
3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper
paprika

Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling salted water until barely tender. Drain and put in a buttered shallow baking dish. Beat eggs with milk, stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over broccoli. Set baking dish in a pan with about an inch of hot water. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm. Sprinkle with paprika. Serves 4.