Leek And Gruyere Frittata Recipes

LEEK, POTATO & GRUYERE FRITTATA

Steps:

• In deep pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Add potatoes, salt and pepper.
• Cover with lid (or shallow pan if you have a frittata pan) cook, flipping potatoes occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer to bowl.
• In in same deep pan, over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add leeks, salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to separate bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in cheese, parsley, potatoes, salt, pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of leeks.
• Set pan over medium heat; melt 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add egg mixture; cook until just beginning to set, about 4 minutes. Using rubber spatula left cooked edges and allow uncooked eggs to flow underneath.
• At this point place in oven at 350°F and cook until eggs are set, about 4 to 6 minutes. (If you have the frittata pan can cover with smaller pan & flip over).
• Shake pan to loosen frittata, slide unto plate. Garnish with reserved leeks.

ZUCCHINI AND GRUYERE FRITTATA SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan with olive oil.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute for 5 minutes, until it begins to brown. Add the leeks and saute for 5 minutes, until tender. Add the zucchini and thyme and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir in two-thirds of the Gruyere and the basil.
• Pour the zucchini mixture in an even, well distributed layer into the prepared sheet pan. Pour the egg mixture over the top and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere. Shake the pan to evenly distribute the egg mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed and just set in the center. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cut the frittata into 30 equal size squares, sprinkle with salt, garnish with the julienned basil and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

POTATO AND LEEK FRITTATA

Steps:

• Steam potatoes, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
• Let cool until they can be handled.
• Peel and cut crosswise into thin slices.
• In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, cook the leek in the butter over moderately-low heat, stirring, for 12-15 minutes, or until very soft.
• Season to taste.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, ½ cup parmesan, ½ cup gruyere, chives, parsley and season to taste.
• Whisk until combined well.
• Stir in leek and potatoes.
• In the cleaned skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
• Pour in egg mixture, distributing potatoes evenly, and cook, without stirring, for 10-12 minutes, or until edge is set but center is slightly soft.
• Put a plate, larger than the skillet, over the skillet and 'flip' frittata onto it. Gently slilde frittata back into skillet, now browned-side-up and continue cooking until other side has set, about 4 minutes longer.