Ham and Egg Frittata

Ham and Egg Frittata

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Ham and Egg Frittata
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon margarine or vegetable oil
  • 3 medium potatoes, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, thinly sliced OR 2 ½ cups frozen hash brown potatoes
  • ½ cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
  • ½ cup green pepper, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a 10-inch skillet, heat margarine or oil.
  3. Place half the potatoes, onions, green pepper, salt and pepper in skillet. Layer half the ham on top. Repeat.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Break eggs into a small bowl. Wash hands with soap and water after cracking raw eggs. Beat eggs and pour over potato mixture.
  6. Cook about 10 minutes or until the eggs are set and internal temperature reaches 160 ⁰F when measured with a food thermometer.
  7. Top with cheese and heat until melted. Cut into wedges.
  8. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/6 of recipe):
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 15g
  • Saturated Fat 6g
  • Cholesterol 150mg
  • Sodium 690mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 21g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Total Sugars 2g
  • Protein 15g
  • Vitamin A 8%
  • Vitamin C 35%
  • Calcium 10%
  • Iron 8%