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Chef Don's
Favorite Other Entree Recipes
Basic Frittata
Serves 4
A frittata is a type of Italian omelette that frequently
features fillings such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Like a normal
omelette, a frittata is prepared in a skillet. However, whereas a
normal omelette is cooked on a stovetop and served folded, a frittata
is first partially cooked on a stovetop but then finished in the oven
and served open-faced.
6 extra-large
Eggs
1 tsp. Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp. Black
Pepper
1 Tbsp. Butter
Desired Filling
Heat the oven to 400°. Beat the eggs, 1 tablespoon of
water, salt and pepper until thoroughly blended, but not foamy. Heat
the butter in a heavy 10" ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat until
foaming. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom and sides with butter. Add
fillings and cook until veggies are soft and meats are heated through.
Pour in the eggs and reduce the heat to low. 3. Cook the eggs, shaking
the pan vigorously from time to time, until all but the top 1/4" is
set. Check occasionally to make sure the eggs are not browning. If they
are, reduce the heat even further. Place the skillet in the oven just
until the top of the frittata is set, about 5 minutes. Serve hot or at
room temperature.
Filling Suggestions
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, like
Italian parsley, basil, dill, tarragon, chives, thyme, and chervil. Use
the herbs alone or in combination, like the classic combination fine
herbs (equal parts parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon.) Brush the
finished omelet with butter and sprinkle with additional herbs. Herbs
can also be added to the omelet mixture to flavor the eggs more fully.
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cooked vegetables like,
chopped asparagus, spinach or other greens, zucchini, mushrooms,
eggplant, peppers, tomato or avocado
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese, like Gruyere, Goat cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda, Feta -
- 1 tablespoon currant jelly, then dust omelet with confectioner's sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped proscuitto or other ham, crumbled cooked bacon or other cured meat -
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped smoked salmon or trout, with a tablespoon sour cream, cream cheese or creme fraiche
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sliced apples, pears or strawberries, alone or with a complimentary cheese
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