Apple Gorgonzola Frittata Recipes

APPLE GORGONZOLA FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt & pepper, then set aside.
• In another bowl, toss apple with lemon juice & set that aside.
• In a 7-inch ovenproof skillet, saute the onion, celery & garlic in oil until tender, then remove & discard the garlic.
• Return the skillet to a reduced heat, & add the egg mixture, then sprinkle with apple & cheese. Cover & cook 4 to 6 minutes or until eggs are NEARLY set.
• Uncover & put the skillet under the broiler about 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are completely set.
• Let stand 5 minutes, then cut into wedges & serve.

HERBED GORGONZOLA MUSHROOM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Position a rack 6 inches below a broiler's heating element, and preheat.
• Heat a large heatproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the mushrooms, tossing briefly, and then cook until browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Toss in the scallions once the mushrooms begin to brown, about 2/3 of the way of cooking. Stir in 1 cup parsley and tarragon.
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs with the mushroom broth and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in gorgonzola and stir gently to combine.
• Reduce heat to medium and pour the eggs into the skillet, stirring gently so that the mushrooms and herbs are evenly distributed. Continue cooking and gently stirring until the eggs begin to set, about 4 minutes.
• Place skillet under the broiler and cook until the frittata is set, about 3 to 4 minutes. Slide frittata out of skillet if desired, sprinkle with remaining tablespoon parsley, and cut into wedges.

GORGONZOLA-SAUSAGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, cut the potatoes into thin slices. Place them in a large skillet, and add enough water to just cover the slices. Sprinkle with the salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Drain, and allow the potatoes to cool.
• In a medium frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the heat and drain off any fat.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together until combined.
• In a medium, ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and saute, stirring often, until just soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and arrange the potato slices, overlapping slightly, over the peppers. Distribute the cooked sausage and the Gorgonzola evenly over the potato slices. Gently pour the eggs over all.
• Cover the skillet and return it to low heat. Cook until the eggs are set, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
• Place the skillet under the broiler, about 4 inches from the heat, and cook until the eggs are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the broiler. Slice the basil into thin ribbons and sprinkle them on top of the frittata. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve warm.

VEGETABLE BACON FRITTATA

Steps:

• In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Remove bacon to paper towel. , Add hash browns, broccoli, green pepper, onion and rosemary to the skillet; cover and cook over low heat until hash browns are golden brown and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper; pour over hash browns. Top with bacon and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are completely set.

APPLE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the cream, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Divide endive between two plates; top with apple mixture.

APPLE-AND-CHEDDAR FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack set in top third. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, and half the cheese; season with salt and pepper. In a medium cast-iron or nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium. Add egg mixture; while it cooks, 1 to 2 minutes until edge is set, arrange apples on top in a circular pattern, starting from the outside edge, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Transfer skillet to oven. Bake until frittata is set in the center and cheese is browned, about 20 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, release frittata onto a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve.

BACON GORGONZOLA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut bacon into small pieces. Cook bacon in an 8-inch non-stick frying pan over medium heat for 4 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
• Add onions and peppers to the bacon and cook for 2 minutes. Beat eggs, salt and pepper until thoroughly mixed. Add beaten eggs mixture to frying pan and cook for 2 minutes, continually moving the raw eggs to the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the gorgonzola cheese.
• Wrap handle of frying pan with aluminum foil and place in oven. Bake for 6 minutes or until desired doneness.