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Mushroom, Pepper, And Fontina Frittata Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsps butter
  • 1 c sliced mushrooms
  • 1/3 c 1% low-fat milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 c fontina cheese, cut into small cubes (about 5 oz)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 thinly sliced onion
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh or 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tbsps olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat oil in a 10-inch, oven-safe skillet or sauté pan.
  • Step #2 Add onion & pepper; sauté over med-heat/flame 5 mins, stirring frequently.
  • Step #3 Add mushrooms, cover, & sauté 3 mins, stirring several times.
  • Step #4 Add garlic, & sauté 1 extra min.
  • Step #5 Remove vegetable mixture from heat, & transfer to a plate to cool briefly.
  • Step #6 Wipe pan with paper towels, & return to stove.
  • Step #7 Combine eggs, milk, egg whites, & basil In a large-ish bowl, salt, pepper, stirring with a whisk until well mixed; set aside.
  • Step #8 Heat skillet over med-heat/flame for 2-3 mins & add butter, swirling pan to melt butter evenly.
  • Step #9 Add vegetables to egg mixture in bowl, stir, & carefully pour entire mixture into heated skillet.
  • Step #10 Scatter cherry tomatoes & cheese over egg mixture (do not stir).
  • Step #11 Cook frittata carefully over medium-low heat 15-18 mins or untilit is cooked most of the way through.
  • Step #12 To finish cooking the top, preheat broiler & place the frittata about 6-8 inches from heat for 2-4 mins (watch frittata carefully to ensure that it doesn't burn).
  • Step #13 Remove frittata from oven, cool on a wire rack for 5 mins, & shake pan rapidly back & forth to loosen.
  • Step #14 Cool a few more mins, then carefully put a plate over the frittata & invert it onto the plate.
  • Step #15 Invert it again onto another plate so the frittata is right side up.
  • Step #16 Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy the Mushroom, Pepper, & Fontina Frittata recipe

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