Bell Pepper Frittata

Submitted by LonghornMama

"Very colorful, beautiful and delicious treat for brunch or dinner. From Southern Living, earned their highest rating. This is not difficult but takes a little time because the vegetables are sautéed separately. I've also made this in a 13x9 pan, it's just not as pretty."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large purple onion, sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 6 large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
• 2 1⁄2 - 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 8 slices sandwich bread, cubed
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese

directions

1. Sauté garlic, onion and peppers in 1 T olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
2. Sauté squash and zucchini in 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
3. Sauté mushrooms in remaining 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
4. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sautéed vegetables, half of bread cubes, and remaining ingredients.
5. Press remaining bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan and place on a baking sheet (to catch any liquid that leaks). Pour vegetable mixture into pan.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, covering with aluminum foil after 45 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Jonathan Melendez]

Mine was very veggie forward, I'm not sure I didn't slice them thin enough, but it was still delicious! It's hearty even though there isn't any meat or anything. A great vegetarian dish to make!

 

[Lutie]

Oh, yes! This is fantastic and makes a fabulous presentation! Thanks so much for the luscious breakfast and dinner frittata.

 

[HVLS1842]

It came out just like the photo! I was so pleased with myself!!! Instead of the cream I actually used lite cottage cheese. Tasted soooooooooo good! My boyfriend could have eaten the whole thing himself given the chance!!!

 

[rosslare]

Very nice and presentable dish! I love the basic idea of it. Anyhow, I think flavor can be intesified, more mediterranean, by using strong goats cheese for cream cheese and using some herb, I used 2 tsp Herbs de Provence mixture mixed in eggs. Beautiful!

 

[Andrea in NH]

This is very tasty and colorful. I halved the recipe. Omitted the summer squash(didn't have it)and the salt. I used 12 grain bread and added some hot turkey sausage, cooked and drained. I baked in a loaf pan. This is on my "for company"list. Thanks for sharing.