Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 2 cups (250 grams or 8 ounces) diced ham or diced ham steaks
– 6 small green onions finely sliced
– β cup (50 grams or 2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– 8 eggs
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt or to taste
– ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1 cup (125 grams or 4 ounces) diced or shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1-Beat the eggs with β cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl and set it aside for later.
2-Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in an oven-proof, non-stick, or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
3-Fry the 2 cups of diced ham until lightly browned, then add the 6 small green onions and cook until they soften.
4-Season the egg mixture with ΒΌ teaspoon of salt and ΒΌ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and if you want a softer texture, mix in ΒΌ cup of milk.
5-Spread the ham and onions evenly in the skillet, pour the egg mixture on top, and cook gently for 1-2 minutes.
6-Scatter 1 cup of diced or shredded cheddar cheese over the uncooked egg, shake the skillet to settle everything, and cook for about 5 minutes while lifting the edges to avoid burning.
7-Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes until the frittata is golden, set at the edges, and slightly jiggly in the center.
8-Let it rest before serving, and garnish with chopped green onions and halved cherry tomatoes if you like.
Last Step:
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π₯ For fluffier frittata, add a splash of milk or cream to the eggs.
π₯ Use an oven-proof skillet to go directly from stovetop to oven without transferring.
π§ Experiment with different cheese combinations for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 549
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
