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Herb Breakfast Frittata

One morning, I was staring into my fridge and wondering what I should make to eat. Gathering the items I had available, I came up with this recipe. Yukon Gold potatoes give the frittata a comforting bottom crust.

—KATHERINE HANSEN BRUNSWICK, ME



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and thinly sliced

6 eggs

1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

1. In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove onion and keep warm. Arrange potato in a single layer over bottom of pan.

2. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, seasonings and onion; pour over potatoes. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes or until nearly set.

3. Uncover skillet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

SWAP IT

Use basil and marjoram for the rosemary and thyme.