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Ham and Vegetable Frittata | Magnolia Days

Do you ever make brinner? It’s short for breakfast for dinner. I have made it a few times. I admit I went through a phase years ago of having cereal for dinner. I am so glad I got out of that phase. Cereal, at least what I was eating, isn’t exactly full of nutrition. It isn’t really filling either. That is not the case with all breakfast foods. A ham and vegetable frittata is loaded with lots of good for you veggies and protein. Serve it with a simple salad and bread and you have a complete meal.

This particular frittata involved a couple of firsts. Very good friends of mine recently decided to raise chickens. Have you ever had a super fresh “the chicken just laid it” egg? Wow. This frittata was made from the first dozen eggs I received from them. I’m hoping there will be many more from them too.  It was also made with my first time using Land O Lakes® Sauté Express® Sauté Starter. The flavor from it and the fresh eggs made this the best frittata I’ve had in ages.

Ham and Vegetable Frittata | Magnolia Days

It was difficult to pick which Sauté Express® Sauté Starter to use. There are four flavors; Garlic & Herb, Italian Herb, Savory Butter & Olive Oil and Lemon Pepper. I decided on the Savory Butter & Olive Oil. I’m glad I did because it had a subtle flavor that enhanced the vegetables and went well with the ham.

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Are you curious about Sauté Express® Sauté Starter? Well, you are in luck. There are 20 Sunday Supper bloggers (including me) sharing recipes for quick and easy meals with it:

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Sauté Express® Ham and Pork Recipes:

  • Ham and Vegetable Frittata by Magnolia Days
  • Savory Butter and Olive Oil Pork Chops by In the Kitchen with Audrey
  • Skillet Lemon Pepper Pork and Orzo by Family Foodie

Want to try the Sauté Express® Sauté Starter? How about for free? I have a two coupons to give away. Each coupon is for one package up to a $3.99 value. All you have to do to enter to win is to comment and let me know what you would make with it. One coupon per person. Giveaway for United States residents only. Comment must be made before 11:59pm Eastern Time on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Winners will be notified via email.

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Ham and Vegetable Frittata

A recipe for a frittata made with ham, cheese, eggs, and vegetables including onion, zucchini, and tomatoes. Serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream half-and-half, or milk
  • 1 square Land O Lakes® Sauté Express® Sauté Starter Savory Butter and Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
  • 1 cup bite-sized ham cubes
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack, divided
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and whisk or stir to combine.
  2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the Sauté Express® Sauté Starter square over medium heat. Once it has melted, add the onion and cook until onion is soft and translucent. Add the zucchini and cook until the zucchini has softened, stirring occasionally. Add the ham and tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Cook for 2 minutes and then transfer pan to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs have set.
  3. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer frittata to a serving platter. Slice and enjoy. Leftovers can be refrigerated and served cold or re-heated.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for a frittata made with ham, cheese, eggs, and vegetables including onion, zucchini, and tomatoes. Serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Disclosure: The author received a full-value coupon redeemable for Sauté Express® Sauté Starter for recipe development and review purposes. All opinions are my own.

Recipe adapted from another one I made and featured on this blog: Chorizo, Tomato, and Spinach Frittata.

Recipe Rating




Liz

Tuesday 29th of January 2013

This is what I want for dinner tomorrow night! It sounds amazing! And it's going to be one of those I need a speedy meal days :)

Renee

Wednesday 30th of January 2013

Thanks Liz!

Nancy @ gottagetbaked

Tuesday 29th of January 2013

Fresh eggs are so amazing! I've started buying eggs from farmers markets in the past year and the difference between those and the ones you buy in the store is huge. And I could eat breakfast at any time of the day. Your frittata looks delicious - so fluffy!

Renee

Wednesday 30th of January 2013

Getting fresh eggs at the farmers market is what got me realizing the difference over the ones at the store. Now I get just laid ones and they are incredible!

Susan

Tuesday 29th of January 2013

This is absolutely the perfect breakfast for dinner dinner! Love it.

Renee

Wednesday 30th of January 2013

Thanks Susan!

Lyn @LovelyPantry

Tuesday 29th of January 2013

I was immediately drawn to the herb and garlic flavour. This is one gorgeous frittata, Renee!

Renee

Wednesday 30th of January 2013

I want to try the herb and garlic flavor too.

Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP)

Monday 28th of January 2013

I wish my husband liked Brinner! My kids and I love it. Guess it has something to do with all the nights I ate cold cereal while single! Cereal is still a secret dinner indulgence after I feed the kids and DH is away. lol

Renee

Wednesday 30th of January 2013

I just can't do cereal for dinner anymore. I'd rather fix a quick salad or make an individual frittata.