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Hearty Holiday Leftover Frittata – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Hearty Holiday Leftover Frittata

Transform savory holiday dinner remnants like turkey or ham into a spectacular, rich, and cheesy breakfast or brunch frittata. This protein-packed recipe is ridiculously easy to whip up for a lazy post-holiday morning that still feels special.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 353

Ingredients
  

  • 10 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g / 0.11 oz) sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (1 g / 0.04 oz) ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces (170 g / 6 oz) Swiss cheese, cut into 8 slices, divided
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) cooked chicken or turkey, chopped, divided
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) cooked ham, chopped, divided
  • Optional for Serving
  • ¼ cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) baby arugula
  • ¼ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 chive, chopped
  • Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster. Just shred the meat and you're ready to go.
  • No oven-proof skillet? No problem. Cook the frittata base on the stovetop as directed, then pour it into a greased 9-inch pie plate or baking dish before topping and baking.
  • Feel free to swap the Swiss cheese with other great melting cheeses like Gruyère, cheddar, provolone, or fontina.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk vigorously until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Whisk in the heavy cream, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground black pepper until smooth.
  5. Chop 4 of the Swiss cheese slices into small pieces.
  6. Stir the chopped cheese into the egg mixture, along with half of the chopped chicken (or turkey) and half of the chopped ham.
  7. Heat a large, 10-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
  8. Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet and let it cook undisturbed until the edges begin to set, which should take about 10 minutes.
  9. Carefully arrange the remaining 4 slices of Swiss cheese over the top of the frittata. Scatter the remaining chicken and ham evenly over the cheese.
  10. Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the center is firm to the touch and no longer jiggly.
  12. Let the frittata rest in the skillet for a few minutes before slicing.
  13. Garnish with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and chopped chives before serving, if desired.
  14. Add leftover roasted vegetables for extra flavor and nutrients.
  15. Diced potatoes, bell peppers, onions, or broccoli work wonderfully.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 2.8gProtein: 35gFat: 22g

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