Basic Frittata

 

Ingredients
· Olive oil and/or butter
· Extras: vegetables and cheese
· 1-2 eggs per person
· Half-and-half or milk
· Salt and pepper, garlic powder, dill, and/or smoked paprika, if you wish
· Buttered toast and applesauce, for serving
 
Steps
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F if you’ll be baking the frittata.
2) Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium heat. When it’s hot, stir in the vegetables you want to mix with the eggs. Sauté just until soft.
3) Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, seasonings, and half of any cheese you plan to use in a large bowl.
4) Pour the egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Alternatively, if you’ll be baking the frittata in a pie plate or ramekins, spoon the sautéed vegetables into the pans. Then pour the egg mixture over the top.
5) If you’re using a skillet on a stovetop, cook the eggs over medium heat. Occasionally lift the edges of the eggs with a spatula so the uncooked eggs can run onto the bottom of the skillet to cook. When the eggs are just set but still wet on top, turn off the heat. If you’re using a pie plate, bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until just firm in the middle. For ramekins, bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until just firm.
6) Preheat the broiler.
7) Top the frittata with the remaining cheese and broil just until lightly browned.
8) Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting to serve. Serve with buttered toast and applesauce if desired.
 
 
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