ham and cheese sandwich frittata
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.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread
- 8-10 slices deli ham
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- - sour cream, optional
How To Make ham and cheese sandwich frittata
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Step 1Preheat 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. -
Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and spices. Set aside.
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Step 3Melt 3 Tbsp of the butter in the skillet.
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Step 4Add the cubed bread.
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Step 5Gently toss with a spoon until the bread begins to brown and becomes crispy; about 7-10 minutes.
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Step 6Add the remaining butter to the skillet.
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Step 7Add the ham and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the ham starts to sizzle.
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Step 8Pour the egg mixture over the bread and ham in the skillet.
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Step 9Place the skillet in the oven.
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Step 10Bake for 13-16 minutes until the eggs are firm in the center. Remove the skillet from the oven.
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Step 11Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
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Step 12Return to the oven and bake for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese begins to bubble.
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Step 13Let cool for about 5 minutes. Cut into 8 slices. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top, if desired.
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