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Slice of ham and cheddar frittata with leeks.

Ham and Cheese Frittata

This frittata recipe with ham, leeks, cheddar, and Swiss cheese is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, easy breakfast recipe, or casual brunch.
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Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk or ½ and ½
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • A few turns cracked pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 leeks (light green and white pieces only, rinsed and sliced thin)
  • ¾ cup diced ham
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until no thick white streaks remain.
  • Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, sauteeing until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the ham evenly on top of the leeks, followed by half of both cheeses. Gently pour the eggs over top, tilting the pan so it spreads evenly over the whole thing. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Heat 1-2 minutes, until the edges are just set.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the eggs are set and a knife run through the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Be sure to rinse your leeks really well. Here's a great tutorial for  removing the grit between the layers.
  • Frittatas can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Store leftover frittata in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.
  • We recommend serving the frittata with a sprinkle of microgreens or our arugula salad with lemon dressing.
  • The ham can be substituted for chopped prosciutto, pancetta, or bacon.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or use just one kind of cheese if you prefer.

Equipment

Lodge 10 inch Cast Iron Skillet
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword ham and cheddar frittata, ham and cheese frittata, ham and swiss frittata

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1113IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg
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