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ham and cheese sandwich frittata

(5 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lindsay Dougherty
MAPLE SHADE, NJ

I love grilled ham and cheese, so I wanted to use those flavors in a breakfast-type dish. I came up with this frittata, and it turned out great. Call me crazy, but I even added a little dollop of sour cream to my slice. I tried this out on my husband, and he loved it. This recipe is simple, quick, and very filling.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This easy ham and cheese frittata is great for brunch but hearty enough for a tasty dinner. The eggs and cheese are rich and creamy. Chopped ham adds a savory and slightly salty flavor. Buttered and toasted bread cubes stay slightly crisp and add texture to the dish. You'll taste the garlic, onion, and dry mustard in every bite. This egg skillet bake calls for deli ham, but leftover baked ham from a holiday meal can easily be substituted.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(5 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ham and cheese sandwich frittata

  • 8 slice
    bread
  • 8-10 slice
    deli ham
  • 8 lg
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    low-fat milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    dry mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 Tbsp
    salted butter, divided
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream, optional

How To Make ham and cheese sandwich frittata

  • Dice ham and cube bread.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cut the bread into cubes, leaving the crust on. Chop the deli ham into small pieces. Set both aside.
  • Whisk egg, milk, and seasonings.
    2
    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and spices. Set aside.
  • Melt 3 Tbsp of butter in a cast iron skillet.
    3
    Melt 3 Tbsp of the butter in the skillet.
  • Add the cubed bread to the skillet.
    4
    Add the cubed bread.
  • Toast until brown and crisp.
    5
    Gently toss with a spoon until the bread begins to brown and becomes crispy; about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add remaining butter.
    6
    Add the remaining butter to the skillet.
  • Stir in chopped ham to cook.
    7
    Add the ham and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the ham starts to sizzle.
  • Pour eggs into the skillet.
    8
    Pour the egg mixture over the bread and ham in the skillet.
  • Skillet placed in the oven.
    9
    Place the skillet in the oven.
  • Baked frittata on the counter.
    10
    Bake for 13-16 minutes until the eggs are firm in the center. Remove the skillet from the oven.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the frittata.
    11
    Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
  • Bake frittata until the cheese is melted.
    12
    Return to the oven and bake for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese begins to bubble.
  • Slice of Ham and Cheese Sandwich Frittata on a plate.
    13
    Let cool for about 5 minutes. Cut into 8 slices. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top, if desired.
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