Herbed Ham and Cheddar Frittata

Submitted by TishT

"I have often served this or a variation on Christmas morning. It is also good for a brunch or lunch."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 small onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced,or 1/4 teaspoon dried,crumbled
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf, minced,or 1/4 teaspoon dried,crumbled
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 lb ham steak, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1⁄3 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

directions

1. In an 8- or 9-inch flameproof heavy skillet cook onions and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
2. In a bowl whisk together eggs, thyme, rosemary and pepper to taste.
3. Add egg mixture to onion mixture and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes.
4. Add ham and cook, without stirring, 8 minutes, or until edges are set but center is still soft.
5. While frittata is cooking, preheat broiler.
6. Sprinkle Cheddar on frittata and broil about 4 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling, about 1 minute.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.

Reviews

[Elly in Canada]

I was looking for a quick recipe to use up some ham and 6 eggs, this was a good choice; served with a salad and enjoyed by all! I used dried herbs and the flavour combination was good. I added a little chopped fresh tomato to the mixture. The texture was smooth and creamy.