Yellow Squash Frittata Recipes

YELLOW SQUASH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Slice squash into equal sized rounds. You can cut a bigger squash in half instead of using the small ones, if you want to.
• Saute squash in butter until tender-crisp.
• Beat eggs with the grated cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture over squash.
• Cook until eggs are cooked and puffy.

CROOKNECK SQUASH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to the high broil setting. Set a rack in the oven 3 to 4-inches from the broiler.
• In a medium bowl toss the sliced squash with the oil, rosemary, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Lay the squash in a single layer on a cooling rack set inside a foil lined half sheet pan. Broil until the squash is golden brown on 1 side, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Whisk the eggs, ricotta, and Parmesan together in a medium mixing bowl. Put the squash in a 10-inch nonstick, oven-safe saute pan set over medium heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir with a silicone spatula to make sure egg gets under the squash. Cook without stirring until the egg mixture has set on the bottom and begins to set on top, about 4 to 5 minutes. Put the pan under the broiler until lightly browned and puffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Loosen the frittata from the pan by moving a rubber spatula around the edges. Slide the frittata onto a plate or other serving dish, and cut into 6 servings. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GARDEN FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the squash, zucchini and onion. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes or until the vegetables are tender; drain well., Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Top with the mozzarella, tomato and feta cheese., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; pour over the cheese and tomato layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

HERB FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
• Preheat broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
• Add egg mixture to skillet; cook until bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
• Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.

SQUASH BLOSSOM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Pick 3 to 4 squash blossoms and 1 or 2 baby yellow or green summer squash per person: rinse blossoms well and drain on paper towels.
• Beat 4 eggs with a little milk; add fresh chopped parsley and chives, if using.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a nonstick pan, saute a little butter and cook 2 green onions and thinly sliced baby squash just until soft; then QUICKLY saute the blossoms for about 30 seconds and remove from pan.
• Pour egg mixture into pan(Skillet) that can be put under broiler, sprinkle and arrange the onions, squash and blossoms on top and cook over low to medium heat until almost set. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese and put under broiler until lightly puffed and browned, enjoy.

HERB FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat the butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
• Preheat the broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
• Add the egg mixture to the skillet; cook until the bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press the zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
• Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.