Nova Scotia Lox (Smoked Salmon) & Cream Cheese Frittata

This is a quick and easy brunch item to serve in a jiffy. While most of this dish cooks quickly on the stove, for the last few minutes the skillet goes into the oven to brown. Serve with mini or regular bagels, crispy potatoes &/or mezclun salad. Since lox and eggs have a tendency to leave your guests a little parched, serve with a nice fuity or dry champagne. This recipe was originally found on Television Food Network, 2002 courtesy of the Food Network Kitchens but it has been tweaked here and there, several times.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 10  eggs
• 1  small onion, chopped fine
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2  tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4  ounces  nova scotia lox, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons  chopped chives
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh dill
•  fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
• 1  teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2  teaspoons  hot sauce (optional)
•  fresh parsley leaves, garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F and position a rack in the center of oven.
2. Heat cast iron skillet(large)or large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Heat the butter & oil combination.
4. Turn down the heat to low to low heat.
5. Add onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
6. In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs & add all ingredients except for Nova Scotia Lox & cream cheese.
7. Using two spoons or your fingers, separate the cream cheese into small clumps.
8. Fold the cream cheese & Nova into the egg mixture.
9. Turn the heat on stove to medium-low heat.
10. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir lightly to make sure the fillings are evenly arranged in the pan.
11. Cook until the bottom is set, but not brown, about 2 minutes.
12. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until top is set, about 8 minutes, until it puffs up and browns nicely.
13. Remove from oven, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
14. Invert the frittata onto a nice platter - garnish with parsley.
15. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.