Review: Frittata with Smoked Cheese and Canadian Bacon

[mightyh]

I made this tonight after reading the following review from Denise:

Frittata with Smoked Cheese and Canadian Bacon This was excellent and I will definately be making it again. I used smoked cheddar, and that, combined with the canadian bacon created a great flavor. I did use 1 1/2 cup egg sub instead of the 4 eggs and 4 egg whites. It was a very quick recipe to make and a huge serving for only 202 calories. This is a real keeper!

I also loved this frittata--for one thing it turned our perfectly for me, just like the picture. I used the shredded hash browns instead of southern style cause that's what I had on hand, used smoked gouda as the cheese, and probably doubled the green onions. This had GREAT flavor from the Canadian bacon. I am so glad I used it, as I debated subbing some bacon bits. It is a really generous portion, but I managed to eat it all. I served it with the suggested accompaniments from 4/01's Lumberjack Hash recipe--honeyed citrus salad and cornbread twists.

[yorkshirepud]

...mmm ... do you care to share the recipe for those of us who haven't received our issue yet? :D

YP

[mightyh]

Here you go....

Firttata with Soked Cheese and Canadian Bacon

cooking spray
1 1/2 c. frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes (such as Ore-Ida)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. diced Canadian bacon (2 ounces)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. hot sauce (Tabasco)
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/4 c. (1 ounce) shredded smoked chedder or smoked mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Heat a 10 inch nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion, and bacon; saute 8 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. Remove from pan. Wipe pan clean with paper towels; recoats with cooking spray. Combine salt, hot sauce, pepper, eggs, and egg whites in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in potato mixture, cheese, and chopped green onions.
3. Heat pan over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned, lifting edges and tilting skillet as eggs cook to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath cooked portion.
4. Wrap handle of pan with foil. Broil 2 minutes or until top is lightly browned and set. Garnish with green onion if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Calories 202 (37% from fat); Fat 8.2g; Protein 15.5g; Carb 16.1g; Fiber 1.9g; Chol 227mg; Iron 1.8mg; Sodium 582mg; Calc 93mg.

[yorkshirepud]

thanks mightyh ... you're a star ... do you think you could make it with really potatoes ... I have buy hash browns ...

YP

[mightyh]

I don't know.... I'm not sure what the difference between potatoes and frozen hash browns is. Mayeb someone else could help.