Lemon-Herb Sformati

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (1¾ ounce/50 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 1/2 ounces (43 grams) Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (3/4 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Salt
• pepper