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CARAMELIZED MUSHROOM AND ONION FRITTATA

When I was young, my grandmother used to make buttery sauteed mushrooms for me. These days, I enjoy them in a hearty breakfast frittata.

—MELISSA DANTONIO POUGHKEEPSIE, NY



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 45 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium red onion, chopped

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

8 eggs

3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter and oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

2. Reduce heat; sprinkle with cheeses. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes or until eggs are nearly set.

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