Anytime Ham and Cheese Frittata

This ham and cheese frittata works for a weekend breakfast or brunch with muffins and juice. You can also serve it as a light lunch or supper with a green salad and Corn Bread Muffins.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups ham, chopped
2 cups hashbrown potatoes with peppers and onion, refrigerated or frozen
6 large eggs
2 cups bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add bread pieces, stirring to combine; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
3. In a large 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add potatoes and cook until golden and beginning to crisp. Add ham and cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes more.
4. Push ham and potatoes to the side of the skillet; pour egg mixture into skillet, stir over heat and when the eggs begin to set up stir together, combining the ham, potatoes and eggs. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in cheese and place skillet in a 400°F (205°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and eggs are set.
6. Cut into wedges to serve.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.