Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Leftover Ham and Cheese Frittata

 


Welcome to our Sustainable Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop hosted by Julie  @Sum of Their Stories. This month it's all about sustainable recipes or related projects! I was originally inspired by this pin and switched it up a bit to suit my family.
We all need to be a more earth friendly cook by using up what foods we buy! I truly get disgusted by the amount of food that I throw away each week. And it's always best to get the most from every dish we create so we can save money and eat well - especially during these times! 

And it's so easy to incorporate leftovers into new dishes! Plus, you can simplify your breakfast/dinner routine and cleanup with a favorite recipe made in just one dish or skillet, like a frittata - a tasty crust-less egg dish! 

Ham is frequently served on dining tables during Easter and Christmas. However, it’s almost impossible not to have some leftovers. Actually, I think everyone looks forward to eating leftovers in favorite special ways! So what do we do with all that leftover ham from this past Easter? One way is to make a delicious frittata. I especially love this recipe since you only need two eggs. Most frittata recipes usually call for at least 6 or more eggs! So this recipe is another way to save!

 Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • Parsley flakes
  • 1 cup milk 
  • 1/4 cup Bisquick baking mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Dice enough ham to fill one cup.  Cook and crumble five bacon strips. I like to cook bacon in the microwave - it's quick and easy!  Then chop three tablespoons of onions. 

Step 2 Layer the ham, mozzarella cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, and onion in a greased 10" pie plate.  The original recipe called for swiss cheese - which I didn't have, so I used mozzarella instead which I always keep on hand for pizzas! 


Step 3 Place the remaining ingredients - milk, baking mix, eggs, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor in the order given; cover and process for about a minute. Pour over the meat, cheese and onions. Then sprinkle parsley over mixture.

Step 4 Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes  until the frittata is light golden on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. The frittata will probably deflate a little, so don't get upset it falling.
Don't you just love the ease of preparation! I sure do!
So versatile - adding your favorite leftovers to the mix!
And quite tasty, too!
Great for breakfast, brunch or any time of day!

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11 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, this sounds so good! Cheese + ham + bacon = yum! It's kind of like a quiche filling without the pastry but not quite isn't it? I love using up leftovers as I also hate wasting food so I'm trying this soon, I can almost taste it already!

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  2. This sounds delicious, Gail - and I have some leftover ham in the freezer! This may be on the menu soon!

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  3. I used to make a spinach and cheese frittata all the time. Thanks Gail for the reminder and recipe I would love to make this one.

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  4. That looks yummie. Since you called it a frittata I was looking for the potatoes in the recipe. Ah well, I guess it works without them too.

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  7. Looks interesting. I might even make that omelet for breakfast. But I usually don’t have much time to cook in the mornings. Would a frittata be good if I made it the night before? I usually eat whatever during the weekdays and plan to cook only on weekends. My friends and I are planning a picnic, so I’m thinking about burgers and hot dogs https://www.gourmetfoodstore.com/wagyu-beef-and-specialty-meats/burgers-and-hot-dogs-0971. I’m handling all the food this time, leaving the organization and finding a spot to my friends.

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  8. This leftover ham and cheese frittata is a great way to make use of all those extra ingredients after the holidays! Just mix eggs, throw in some leftover ham and pieces of cheese and put it in an oven. For a fun flavor twist why not add some chocolate chips so that the dish is both savory and sweet? It’s a super simple recipe, and it’s a recipe that can be used both for breakfast and brunch.

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  10. Lovely recipe! Your leftover ham and cheese frittata looks delicious and easy to make. I'm always on the lookout for creative ways to repurpose leftovers, and this dish is perfect for post-holiday meals. The addition of diced veggies adds a nice pop of color and freshness. Want to know about solicitation of a minor click my name.

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