Frittata

Ingredients

• 8 eggs lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh vegetables, such as summer squash, broccoli, roma tomatoes, and/ or sweet peppers
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (3)
• 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham; chopped cooked kielbasa, chicken, or turkey; or crumbled cooked pork sausage
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese (2 ounces)

In a medium bowl combine eggs, basil. salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; set aside. Heat oil in a large briolerproof skillet; add vegetables and green onions. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in meat.

Pour egg mixture over vegetable mixture in skillet. Cook over medium heat. As mixture sets, run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting egg mixture so uncooked portion flows underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until egg mixture is almost set (surface will be moist). Sprinkle with cheese.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; bake for 5 minutes until top is set.

*This recipe may be found in Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 15th edition 

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