Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Frittata


We are having a sudden heat wave here in Ohio.  You know the kind that prompts you to desperately run out looking for a kids swimming pool big enough for you to fit in!  Michael is not overly fond of breakfast for dinner but I found an exception, frittata.  You can make so many variations of frittatas and they come out amazing.  We had fresh spinach, sun dried tomato sausage, parmesan cheese and eggs, the makings of an tasty frittata that had my girls asking for seconds and thirds.  These are also great ways to sneak in veggies or meat for a picky eater.  They are easy to make, clean up and won't heat up your house on a hot day.  Perfect for a September heat wave or anytime!

Ingredients

1 cup pasteurized egg product (like real eggs from Costco)
4 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded and some more to sprinkle on top
pepper (to taste)
1 tsp olive oil
2-3 links pre-cooked sun dried tomato sausage chopped (we like aidells or another nitrate free brand)
2 cups baby spinach (packed)

Recipe

  1. In a large bowl combine egg product, eggs, cheese and pepper.  Whisk until yolks are completely incorporated.  If you use a 10 or 12 inch pan to cook you can add 2-4 more eggs.
  2. Chop sausage.  Chop spinach.  You can removed the large stems you see, some people don't like the texture with the stems.
  3. Heat oil in pan over medium.  Add sausage and cook for a few minutes.  Add spinach and cook until just wilted.  Change heat to low.
  4. On low heat add the egg mixture.  Stir everything together and make sure meat and spinach is evenly distributed in the pan.
  5. If using double frittata pan.  Cover with second pan and cook on low for 10 minutes.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese then cover again with the second pan.  Using oven mits flip the pans.  Cook on low for another 10 minutes.  
  6. Using oven mits flip back over and slip frittata onto a plate.  Slice and serve, enjoy!
  7. If using oven-proof pan.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Cook on low until the eggs on the bottom and edges are set for about 10-15 minutes.  Place in oven and cook 7-8 minutes or until eggs are cooked.
  8. Using oven mits removed pan and slide onto a plate.  Slice and serve, enjoy!  
  9. If using non oven-proof pan.  Cover and cook on low until the eggs are set for about 15-20 minutes.  Using oven mits slide onto a place.  Slice and serve, enjoy!

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