We have a pretty busy lifestyle, so we try very hard to reserve weekend mornings for a little leisure time. I love cooking so my leisure time includes making something yummy on a Saturday morning. This frittata fits the bill and is easy, beautiful, and delicious. As you’ve always heard, we eat with our eyes before our mouth, so I always try to make dishes with a great contrast of colors. The combination of eggs, broccoli, tomatoes, and cheese cannot be beat!
This recipe works very well with a multitude of vegetable and cheese combinations, so feel free to experiment. The quantities and cooking technique will work with almost anything. You can also add bacon or sausage to the recipe for a more hearty version. I buy a wonderful applewood smoked cheddar cheese. The cheese gives this frittata a delicious smoked flavor. Most any cheese would work in place of the cheddar, though. Gruyere cheese would be a great substitute.
I love making this frittata in my well-seasoned cast iron skillet. It’s as non-stick as any pan you’ll find. Cast iron skillets are one of the most versatile cooking vessels if they are well maintained. If you don’t have an iron skillet, make this dish in a non-stick skillet that can go under the broiler.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1 large Roma tomato, sliced
Pepper to taste
1 cup smoked cheddar cheese
2 cups broccoli florets, separated into small pieces
1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp butter
Instructions
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
3. Saute the broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes for about 3-4 minutes.
4. Whisk together eggs, sour cream, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Add 2/3 cup of the cheese to the egg mixture and pour into the skillet.
6. Stir gently and quickly to incorporate broccoli and tomatoes.
7. Let egg mixture cook undisturbed over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Arrange sliced tomato on top of egg mixture.
9. Top with remaining cheese and place under the broiler.
10. Broil until the cheese is melted and slightly browning. Watch carefully as this part of the cooking goes very quickly. Garnish with chopped parsley.
https://southernboydishes.com/2012/09/02/frittata-with-broccoli-tomatoes-and-smoked-cheddar/
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This frittata recipe was easy and simple to make and very delicious – I added baby portabella mushrooms along with the sharp cheddar and tomatoes and it was really good. Your blog is refreshing and fun to read and the recipes all sound quite good. Can’t wait to make more things from here!!