Southwest Corn Frittata Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Coat a large (oven usable) skillet with no-stick spray.
• Add the butter and melt over medium heat.
• Add the onions and red peppers; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Add the corn and jalapeño peppers; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat together the eggs, egg whites, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
• Add to the pan and swirl to evenly distribute the mixture.
• Cook for 5 minutes, gently lifting the egg mixture from the sides of the pan with a spatula as it becomes set.
• Cook until the eggs are set on the bottom but still moist on the top.
• Remove from the heat.
• Broil for 1 minute, or until the top is golden.
• Use a spatula to loosen the frittata from the skillet and slide it onto a serving plate.
• Cut into wedges to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix the onion, garlic and cheeses.
• Mix the chilies and chopped tomatoes.
• Cut or tear the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
• Spread 1/3 of the chili and tomato mixture in the bottom of the pan.
• Top with 1/3 of the tortilla strips.
• Cover with 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
• Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
• Beat eggs and milk together with the Cumin, Salt and Pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the the layers.
• Sprinkle with the paprika.
• Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• Next morning, preheat oven to 350 degree.
• Remove foil and bake for 45 minutes.

SOUTHWEST FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a 12-inch cast iron pan or large ovenproof sauté pan, add oil and sausage.
• 2. Cook, stirring often to break up the sausage until no longer pink - about 5 minutes.
• 3. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• 4. Into the pan, add the onion, pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until veggies are softened - about 8 minutes.
• 5. Add the sausage back into the pan and stir to combine.
• 6. Add the potatoes and stir.
• 7. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt, pepper, and dill.
• 8. Pour egg mixture over top of the hash tilting the pan to evenly distribute the eggs.
• 9. Sprinkle the cheese over top and place pan in the oven.
• 10. Cook until cheese is bubbly and browned and eggs are done about 10 minutes.
• 11. Remove from oven and invert the frittata onto a cutting board or serving platter. Or, this can be served from the pan. Slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream and the pico de gallo.

SOUTHWEST POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add undrained tomatoes and potatoes. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender and liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet.
• Add oil to skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Pour Egg Beaters into skillet; cook 30 seconds. Spoon potato mixture evenly over Egg Beaters. Cook 7 minutes or until set, running flexible spatula around edge of skillet to keep frittata loosened.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into 4 wedges to serve.
• COOK'S TIPS: Use Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies for a milder flavor, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN SAUTEED CORN

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in tomato, lime juice, salt and cumin. Cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat eggs, water, salt, cumin and pepper with wire whisk until blended. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cheese.
• Spray 10-inch ovenproof skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Pour egg mixture into hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium; spoon vegetable mixture over egg mixture. Cook 5 minutes, lifting edges occasionally and tipping skillet to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Place skillet in oven; bake 9 to 10 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.