Southwestern Frittata Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne; set aside., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomato and olives; heat through. , Pour egg mixture over vegetables. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are set, sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into four wedges.

SOUTHWEST POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add undrained tomatoes and potatoes. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender and liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet.
• 2. Add oil to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Pour Egg Beaters into skillet; cook 30 seconds. Spoon potato mixture evenly over Egg Beaters. Cook 7 minutes or until set, running flexible spatula around edge of skillet to keep frittata loosened.
• 3. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into 4 wedges to serve.

TEX-MEX FRITTATA

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the broiler.
• In a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet or a very well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, garlic, onions, red and orange bell peppers and jalapeno to the skillet. Add the cumin and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring gently, until the veggies begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Arrange the veggies so that the potato slices are flat and in an even layer.
• Meanwhile, in a pitcher or bowl, whisk together the eggs, salsa and a pinch of salt. Stir in the grated pepper jack.
• Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, being careful to cover the veggies and get it around the edge of the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until the eggs begin to set on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the broiler, using the middle rack, and cook until very lightly browned on top, about 5 minutes.
• Carefully slide the frittata onto a cutting board. Slice into 4 to 6 wedges. Garnish with the cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix the onion, garlic and cheeses.
• Mix the chilies and chopped tomatoes.
• Cut or tear the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
• Spread 1/3 of the chili and tomato mixture in the bottom of the pan.
• Top with 1/3 of the tortilla strips.
• Cover with 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
• Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
• Beat eggs and milk together with the Cumin, Salt and Pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the the layers.
• Sprinkle with the paprika.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• Next morning, preheat oven to 350 degree.
• Remove foil and bake for 45 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Coat a large (oven usable) skillet with no-stick spray.
• Add the butter and melt over medium heat.
• Add the onions and red peppers; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Add the corn and jalapeño peppers; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat together the eggs, egg whites, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
• Add to the pan and swirl to evenly distribute the mixture.
• Cook for 5 minutes, gently lifting the egg mixture from the sides of the pan with a spatula as it becomes set.
• Cook until the eggs are set on the bottom but still moist on the top.
• Remove from the heat.
• Broil for 1 minute, or until the top is golden.
• Use a spatula to loosen the frittata from the skillet and slide it onto a serving plate.
• Cut into wedges to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat eggs, water, salt, cumin and pepper with wire whisk until blended. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cheese.
• Spray 10-inch ovenproof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Pour egg mixture into hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium; spoon vegetable mixture over egg mixture. Cook 5 minutes, lifting edges occasionally and tipping skillet to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Place skillet in oven; bake 9 to 10 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat frying pan with oil.
• Saute onions, potatoes and peppers until tender.
• Add eggs and seasoning.
• Cook on low heat, tilting pan and lifting potatoes to distribute.
• Cook until set.
• Remove from burner.
• Spring with cheddar chees and cover for a few minutes to melt cheese.