Leftover Crudite Frittata Recipes

LEFTOVER CRUDITE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut the veggies into small pieces. You want 2 1/2 cups or so of diced vegetables.
• In a 8- or 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the veggies, and saute over medium heat until they're tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the rosemary, if using, and cook for another minute or so more.
• Remove from heat.
• Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, and whisk together.
• Stir in the salt, pepper, and cheese.
• Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the cast iron skillet, and stir, mixing the vegetables with the egg mixture.
• Move the skillet to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, until the middle is set (it doesn't jiggle when you shake the pan a little).
• Cut into slices and serve plain or with salsa. Or double-decker with some cheese in the middle. Yum.

HOW-TO MAKE THE PERFECT LEFTOVERS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Adjust your rack to the middle of the oven.
• In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk (if using). Don't over beat. Stir in any cooked (but not hot) ingredients that you want to add-in, veggies, meat, herbs, seasonings, etc. Mix in cheese if using and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Stir in to combine.
• To a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat add your butter (or other fat) and melt. Evenly coat the bottom of the pan. Pour the eggs into the pan, shaking the pan to evenly distribute the mixture. Add any remaining ingredients on top.
• Cook the frittata, without stirring, until its edges begin to set, about 3-5 minutes. As it cooks, I recommend using a rubber spatula to very gently lift up the set portions of your frittata around the edge and let any egg mixture that is not set to run into the space you've created.
• Place the frittata in the preheated oven and cook 8-10 minutes until barely set. (check after 5, to avoid overcooking). Time to cook can vary on the size (and type) of the pan, amount of eggs, how thick it is, etc. So just watch it.
• To check, cut a small slit in the center of the frittata. If raw egg runs into the cut you made, bake for another few minutes. Once set remove from the oven, remember it will continue to cook in the hot pan. (if you are looking for a brown top or want to add cheese and melt, give it a minute under the broiler, but be REALLY careful to not overcook and dry out your frittata)
• Allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a wooden or plastic spatula. Carefully slide from the pan onto a large round platter or serve right from the pan. Cut into wedges. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold.

LEFTOVER PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the bacon in an oven-safe, medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, then continue to cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes more. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the cooked pasta, tomatoes and half of the mozzarella, tossing until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, tomato sauce, milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, then jiggle the pan to evenly distribute. Top with the Parmesan and remaining mozzarella.
• Bake until the eggs are set and frittata is browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter or cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

LEFTOVER FRITTATA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, parsley and hot sauce until combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the cubed ham and sweet potato, then cook for a couple minutes. Pour over the egg mixture and allow to cook for 30 to 45 seconds to set the edges. Place in the oven and bake until the eggs are set but not brown on top, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes, then slide the frittata out onto a cutting board and cut into 9 somewhat equal pieces.
• Spread the mustard on the bottom half of each muffin and the mayo on the top half. To each bottom, add a piece of the frittata, a slice of each cheese and 1/3 cup of arugula. Top each with a muffin top. Serve with more hot sauce if desired.

FRITTATA WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat; stir in bell pepper, scallions, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute until scallions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of the salt to extract moisture. Stir in turkey and cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Whisk eggs, remaining salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne in a small bowl; pour over turkey mixture. Cook until eggs start to set, about 5 minutes.
• Place the skillet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake until eggs are set to desired level, 10 to 15 minutes.

FRITTATA WITH LEFTOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C. Boil the new potatoes for ten minutes until tender, allow to cool, then slice
• Beat the eggs as though you were to be making an omlette
• Heat the oil in an oven proof frying pan then add the sliced potatoes. Mix the peas and feta together then pour over the sliced potatoes.
• Heat until the base is cooked, then pop in the oven for 20-25 mins or until a knife comes out clean when inserted.
• Serve and enjoy.

LEFTOVER PIZZA FRITTATA (USING LEFTOVER PIZZA!)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
• Dump your chopped leftover pizza cubes into a large mixing bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan and then add the spinach and garlic. Toss in the oil over medium-low heat until the spinach has wilted and garlic is lightly cooked. Pour the spinach mixture over the pizza bits and mix well. [If you're using different extras, just skip the spinach prep and add your fixings, chopped into small pieces, to the pizza bits and toss well.].
• Beat the six eggs in a separate bowl, then add the the sharp cheddar, Italian seasoning, and pepper (if you need salt, add that now too) and mix.
• Pour the egg mixture over the pizza and mix to combine. Allow this to sit for a few minutes to absorb egg and flavor.
• Finally, pour the fritatta mixture into a greased 8 inch square or circular pan (I use my 8 inch glass pie dish) and sprinkle the top with the Parmesan cheese. Place this in the oven and allow to cook for 20-25 minutes, or until golden on top and cooked through. Be careful with time as not all pizzas are created equal! A moister pizza won't absorb as much egg, so it may take longer; alternatively, a dryer pizza will probably cook faster.

SPAGHETTI FRITTATA FROM LEFTOVERS

Steps:

• NOTE: I usually use leftover pasta and mix it up with its sauce the night before and put it in the fridge. - If you double the recipe, use a 9 inch round form and cook about 10 - 15 minutes longer, reduce heat then to 375°F.
• Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Grease a 7 inch pie form or other small ovenproof dish with the olive oil or butter.
• Mince basil. With a sharp knife cut crosswise through pasta 2 or 3 times, it will mix easier with sauce and eggs this way.
• If you hadn't done so previously, mix pasta with their sauce.
• In a bowl mix 2 eggs, salt, pepper, basil and parmesan. Add pasta and mix thoroughly just to coat. The pasta should not "swim" in eggs.
• If you feel there is not enough egg, beat up the third egg seperatly and mix under pasta, too.
• Mix in any colorful additon that might go well with the flavors of your pasta, such as peas, peppers, chilies etc., but not more than 1/2 cup.
• Fill pasta mixture in pie form, level surface and bake in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes, until center is set and pasta looks golden.
• If frittata is too light in color put under the grill for a few seconds.
• Cut into wedges and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.