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Cheesy Frittata with Peppers
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Cheesy Italian Frittata with Peppers

Author: Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

Ingredients

  • 8 jumbo eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 large cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped, tap dry with paper towel
  • 2 - 3 Roma tomatoes chopped, tap dry with paper towel
  • 1 cup Fontina cheese freshly grated
  • cup cream or whole milk
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or whatever you prefer, fresh or dried

Instructions

  • Whip the eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Saute' onions and garlic in olive oil until tender; keeping an eye on the garlic so that it doesn't burn.
  • Add these to the whipped eggs.
  • Add the chopped peppers and tomatoes.  I used raw veggies in this recipe, but you can saute them for a few minutes as well, making sure that you drain any liquid from them.
  • Mix in the cheese, cream, and herbs.
  • Pour into an oven-safe, non-stick skillet or well-oiled cast iron skillet.
  • Cook until the sides are bubbling and the inside of the frittata are cooked EXCEPT for a slight layer of liquidy eggs on the surface (this bakes to fullness in the oven).
  • With oven mitts, carefully move the skillet to the preheated oven and place on the middle rack.
  • Back for about 15 minutes or until the top is turning a beautiful golden-brown color.
  • Tap the top of the frittata to check for doneness.  If it is wet and liquidy, it is not done.  If it is not liquidy and is firm with a slight jiggle, it's done.
  • If the top of the frittata is not golden-brown yet, turn on the broiler and broil for another 5 minutes, checking every other minute for any sign of burning.  Do not let this burn.  Remove the frittata from the oven as soon as the golden-brown color is achieved.
  • Let it set for about 5 minutes.  The frittata will continue to cook in the hot skillet.
  • Take a pie slice server and gently go under the frittata to loosen it.  Gently remove it from the skillet and plate it.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs.
  • Mangia and Buon Appetito!