Ham and Goat Cheese Frittata

I needed something tasty, and I needed it fast! After just having gotten back from work, I was tired and ravenous. Two dangerous feelings to mix. My friends and I affectionately refer to this feeling as "hangry."

han·gry

  [hang-gree]

adjective, han·gri·er, han·gri·est.

1.

having a desire, craving, or need for food while becoming exponentially more irritated and angry

I took a scan around the kitchen for any ingredients that could magically turn into dinner. As I had an extraordinary number of eggs, I decided eggs would become the vehicle for my deliciousness. But what to do with them. Omelettes, quiche, scrambles... all viable options. However, today seemed like a frittata kind of day. Frittatas are essentially a quiche minus the crust, so they couldn't be any easier! It is also incredibly easy to toss in any meats, veggies, and cheeses that suit your fancy.

Red bell peppers are quite possibly one of my favorite vegetables, so I thought I would start by throwing a chopped pepper in a large saute along with a small onion and a touch of olive oil. I also had some leftover ham hanging out in my fridge, so I cubed up the meat and tossed it in with the veggies. However, bacon lardons would have been lovely as well. I liberally seasoned the veggies and ham with salt, pepper, and oregano. In a large bowl, I whisked together plenty of eggs, a splash of cream, and of course, salt and pepper. Slowly, I poured the egg mixture over the vegetables and meat. I allowed the eggs to cook until the edges just set. I crumbled goat cheese over top of the eggs and popped the whole pan in the oven for a few minutes and quickly broiled the frittata until the top was brown and bubbly.

I served a tossed salad along side a large slice of the frittata. Honestly, it's hard to make a more delicious meal in under thirty minutes. Recipes like this one are perfect for the end of the week when groceries are scarce and your patience is running thin. Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite vegetables and cheeses! This recipe is a delicious crowd-pleaser!








Ham and Goat Cheese Frittata

Ingredients:

• small onion, chopped
• red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup ham, cubed
• 10 eggs
• 1/2 cup cream
• 4oz goat cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and peppers. Add ham to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour the mixture over the veggies and ham. Cook eggs until the edges have set (about 3 to 4 minutes). Crumble goat cheese evenly over top of eggs. Bake for 7 minutes or until center of frittata is set. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until top is brown.

Serves 4