Herbed Ham and Goat Cheese Frittata

Bright and fresh, this herb-packed frittata makes a great summertime brunch that can be made in advance to free up your resources during rush hour.
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Ingredients

8 ounces diced or cubed ham

12 eggs

½ cup heavy or whipping cream

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

¼ cup thinkly sliced scallions, divided

3 tablespoons fresh chives, divded

¾ teaspoon salt, divided

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided

3 tablespoon olive oil, divided

½ cup crumbled goat cheese

2 cups packed arugula lettuce

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, 3 tablespoons parsley, 3 tablespoons scallions, 2 tablespoons chives, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Step 3

In large ovenproof skillet set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add ham and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 – 5 minutes or until ham starts to brown.

Step 4

Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook, undisturbed, for 1 – 2 minutes or until edges begin to set. Sprinkle goat cheese evenly over top and transfer to oven.

Step 5

Bake for 15 – 18 minutes or until eggs are set, puffed and golden; let cool slightly. Carefully transfer frittata to serving platter.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, stir together arugula, the remaining oil, lemon juice, remaining parsley, remaining scallions, remaining chives, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Top frittata with arugula mixture.

tips

This frittata is also delicious drizzled with reduced balsamic vinegar or a dash of hot sauce.

Add sliced mushrooms or chopped asparagus with the ham if desired.

Ingredients

8 ounces diced or cubed ham

12 eggs

½ cup heavy or whipping cream

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

¼ cup thinkly sliced scallions, divided

3 tablespoons fresh chives, divded

¾ teaspoon salt, divided

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided

3 tablespoon olive oil, divided

½ cup crumbled goat cheese

2 cups packed arugula lettuce

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Additional Info

Product:
Daypart: Breakfast
Technique: Bake, Pan Fry
Prep Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4-6 servings