Savory Italian Frittata Recipes

SAVORY ITALIAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients except ham, butter and onion thoroughly with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir in ham.
• Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender; reduce heat to medium-low.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cover and cook 9 to 11 minutes or until eggs are set around edge and light brown on bottom. Cut into wedges.

ITALIAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pimientos, Italian seasoning and parsley; set aside., Drain spinach and pat dry. In a 7-in. ovenproof skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter and oil until tender. Reduce heat; sprinkle with spinach, cheese and salt. Top with egg mixture. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until nearly set., Uncover skillet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

SAVORY ITALIAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Beat all ingredients except ham, butter and onion thoroughly with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Stir in ham.2. Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender reduce heat to medium-low.3. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cover and cook 9 to 11 minutes or until eggs are set around edge and light brown on bottom. Cut into wedges.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 80) Fat 9g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 290mg Sodium 390mg Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 10g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 4% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat 1/2 VegetableLighter Savory Italian Frittata: For 2 grams of fat and 60 calories per serving, substitute 2 cups fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs. Use fully cooked turkey ham.What's a Frittata?Frittata is an Italian word for omelet, and it differs from a classic French omelet in several ways. The ingredients are cooked with the eggs instead of being folded inside the omelet. Frittatas are also cooked over a lower heat for a longer period of time than regular omelets. Additional ingredients, such as herbs or tomatoes, may be sprinkled on top.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.