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Ham and Cheese Frittata

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Ingredients

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Ham and Cheese Frittata

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oildivided

1 leek white and light green parts onlyhalved and sliced into half moons

2 cloves garlicminced

8 ounces cremini mushroomsstemmed and sliced

8 ounces asparaguscut into 1″ pieces

1 cup hamdiced, fully cooked

8 eggs

½ cup half and half substitute heavy cream or milk of your choice

½ cup grated cheddar cheese sub with your favorite grated cheese

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepperfreshly ground

Italian flat leaf parsleyFreshly chopped

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 9 or 10" non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the leek, garlic and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and a pinch of salt, and cook until crisp tender and the mushrooms are softened, about 3 minutes more. Stir in the diced ham, then brush the sides of the pan with the remaining oil to prevent sticking.

While the vegetables cook, beat the eggs and half and half in a medium bowl until well combined. Whisk in the cheese, salt, and pepper, and pour the mixture evenly over the vegetable ham mixture. Cook over medium heat until the bottom of the eggs just start to set, then remove from heat and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the eggs are set but appear slightly moist in the center.

Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Top with chopped parsley if using, then slice, serve, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-cook Your Vegetables 🥘
Sauté the leeks, mushrooms, and garlic in olive oil before adding eggs to ensure they're tender and their moisture evaporates, preventing a watery frittata.
Room Temperature Eggs 🥚
Remove eggs from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to ensure they blend smoothly with the cream and create a silkier, fluffier texture throughout.
Don't Overmix the Egg Mixture 🥄
Whisk eggs and half-and-half just until combined—over-beating incorporates too much air, causing the frittata to rise excessively and collapse as it cools.
Finish Under the Broiler 🔥
Instead of cooking entirely on stovetop, transfer the skillet to a preheated broiler for the final 2-3 minutes to achieve a perfectly set top without overcooking the bottom.
Strategic Cheese Placement 🧀
Reserve half the cheddar to sprinkle on top just before broiling so it melts into golden pockets rather than distributing evenly throughout, creating superior flavor and texture contrast.