Beau Monde Frittata Recipes

BEAU MONDE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat pancetta in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove pancetta bits and reserve grease. Add asparagus, leeks and mushrooms; saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove vegetables and set aside. Add olive oil and heat skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs, half and half, arrowroot, Beau Monde, crushed red and white pepper in a bowl; stir in cheese. Pour into hot skillet; spread evenly and top with pancetta and vegetables. If desired, reserve a few vegetables to garnish the frittata. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook 10 minutes or until eggs are set about 1 inch from sides of the skillet. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes. The top should be puffed and center set. Loosen the sides of the frittata before slipping onto serving platter. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Tip: Frittata can be made ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving. Variation: If pancetta is not readily available, thick sliced bacon can easily be substituted.

SIMPLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a bowl mix pasta with eggs and cheese of choice; season with salt and pepper and herbs or scallions. In a non-stick skillet heat the olive oil. Add the beaten eggs and pasta. Lower the heat and cook stirring frequently until eggs have solidified and frittata is firm except for the top. To give color to the top, run the skillet under a broiler for a few moments, just until the top is brown. Let frittata rest, then invert a plate over skillet; turn skillet upside down and frittata will slide onto plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges and garnish with black olives.

POTATO AND ZUCCHINI FRITTATA

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes with enough cold water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook, over medium-high heat, until the potatoes are tender, 6 to 8 minutes; drain and pat dry.
• Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, cilantro, salt, and hot sauce in a large bowl.
• Preheat the oven broiler to medium-high.
• Heat the oil in a medium (10-inch) ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 2 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 6 minutes more. Add the cooked potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to brown slightly, about 4 minutes more.
• Evenly pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture. Cook, over medium heat, tilting the pan and lifting the edges with a rubber spatula to let the uncooked egg flow underneath. Sprinkle with the cheese and the bacon, if using. Broil, 5 to 7 inches from the heat, until the eggs puff and are just set and the cheese is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove carefully to a plate, or serve in wedges directly from the skillet.