Mini Denver Omelet Frittatas With Poblano Relish And Crispy Hammy Croutons Recipes

DENVER OMELET FRITTATA

Steps:

• Layer two 24-in. pieces of aluminum foil; starting with a long side, fold foil to create a 1-in.-wide strip. Shape strip into a coil to make a rack for bottom of a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. Add water to slow cooker; set foil rack in water., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until potato is lightly browned. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish (dish must fit in slow cooker)., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pepper sauce, salt and pepper; stir in ham, green pepper and 1/2 cup cheese. Pour over potato mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Place dish on foil rack., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

DENVER OMELET HASH

Steps:

• Shred the potatoes, on the largest holes of a box grater, over a large bowl of cold water. Strain and transfer the shredded potatoes to a clean flour sack dish towel. Ring out all the water and add to a large bowl.
• Whip the egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Fold in the potatoes, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Carefully add the potato mixture to the skillet and gently pat down. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 7 minutes. Top the skillet with a plate and while holding the two securely together, flip the hash brown out onto the plate. Add a bit more oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering. Slide the hash brown back into the skillet and cook the other side until crisp and the entire potato cake is warmed through, 5 to 8 more minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into wedges.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook, stirring, until brown and starting to crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove ham and set aside. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the ham back to the skillet. Add the green onions and stir to combine.
• Top wedges of hash brown with the ham-and-pepper mixture. Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

MINI DENVER OMELET FRITTATAS WITH POBLANO RELISH AND CRISPY HAMMY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Special equipment: a medium cast-iron skillet and four 5-inch cast-iron skillets
• For the poblano relish: Heat the oil in a medium skillet until it shimmers. Add the onion and cook for 1 minute (just to take rawness off but still keep it crisp). Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with salt, and mash to a puree using the side of your knife blade. Add it to the onion along with the chiles. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, to just heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
• For the Denver omelet frittatas and crispy hammy croutons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place four 5-inch cast-iron skillets on a baking sheet and heat in the oven.
• Add the oil to a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the ham, sprinkle with pepper and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Add the bread to the rendered fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to another plate lined with paper towels.
• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until very light and fluffy. Stir in the Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked ham and a few tablespoons of the poblano relish.
• Carefully remove the baking sheet with the hot skillets from the oven and brush each with some softened butter. Quickly divide the egg mixture among the skillets, filling almost to the top, and immediately return to the oven. Cook until the eggs are puffy, lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Top each frittata with more poblano relish and some hammy croutons. Garnish with cilantro.