Ham and Cheese Frittata

Name: Ham and Cheese Frittata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, divided; 1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, chopped; Chopped fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Enjoy this savory ham and cheese frittata for a holiday brunch—or anytime you want an easy, make-ahead meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat broiler. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese and ham.
In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; pour in egg mixture. Cook, covered, 6-8 minutes or until nearly set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Broil 3-4 in. from heat until eggs are completely set, 3-4 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 343 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 322mg cholesterol, 893mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.

Soft and tender, this Italian egg-based dish uses ham and cheddar cheese for a savory bite. It's simple to make and doesn't slack on the flavors, combining creaminess from half-and-half cream with seasoning from salt and pepper. This ham and cheese frittata would also make a great meal for gluten-free or keto diets! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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