Potato Frittata

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May. 25, 2011

If a gorgeous frittata is all you want to serve for your breakfast, then follow this recipe of all-Ontario potato frittata. In this video, the chef uses the fresh Ontario potatoes to cook up the frittata. It is super easy and super delicious. Being a frittata lover, you must try your hand on this.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon
Onion 1 Medium , chopped
Garlic clove 1 Medium , finely chopped
Potato 3 Medium , peeled, cut into very small pieces
Egg 6 Medium
Salt 1/4 Teaspoon
Cracked black pepper 1/8 Teaspoon
Ham/Chicken 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , cut up, cooked
Cheddar cheese 1 Cup (16 tbs) , shredded
Tomato 1 Medium , chopped
Parsley 1 Teaspoon ((for garnish))

Directions

GETTING READY

1) Preheat the broiler.

MAKING

2) In a large nonstick oven-proof skillet, heat the oil over a medium-high heat.

3) Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly softened.

4) Add the potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

5) In a small bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper.

6) Stir in the ham and three-quarters of the cheese.

7) Add to the skillet, then the reduce heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes for until the bottom is brown and crusty, occasionally lifting edges so uncooked eggs can flow underneath.

8) Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the frittata, top with the tomatoes and the remaining cheese.

9) Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted.

SERVING

10) Slice the frittata into wedges, garnish with the parsley and serve hot.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 283Calories from Fat 137

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g23.1%

Saturated Fat 7 g35%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 307 mg12.79%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 16 g32%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet