Country Frittata With Potatoes, Pancetta & Basil
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This frittata would be great for Sunday brunch, or as a light lunch entree.
📝 Ingredients
- Three Cups Diced Cooked Potatoes
- One Large Garlic Clove, Peeled And Diced
- 1 Cup Diced Pancetta
- Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 8 Large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheese (See Above For Options, But Any Melting Cheese Will Do)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in...: Beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, and the milk.
- 2Heat over medium-high heat a non-stick skillet and...: Heat over medium-high heat a non-stick skillet and add the olive oil.
- 3Once hot, add the diced pancetta and cook...: Once hot, add the diced pancetta and cook until golden brown, then add the potato pieces and garlic, and continue to cook for an additional three to four minutes.
- 4Pour in the egg mixture with the basil.
- 5Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and...: Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface.
- 6Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with...: Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the frittata with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking.
- 7Turn the heat down to low and cover...: Turn the heat down to low and cover the pan, and cook 8 minutes, shaking the pan every once in a while, scattering the cheese evenly over the top of the frittata halfway through.
- 8Continue until the frittata is just about set...: Continue until the frittata is just about set on top.
- 9While the eggs are cooking heat your broiler...: While the eggs are cooking heat your broiler to medium.
- 10Place under the broiler, about 3 inches from...: Place under the broiler, about 3 inches from the heat, for 1 minute, watching closely, until just beginning to color on the top.
- 11Do not allow the eggs to brown too...: Do not allow the eggs to brown too much or they’ll taste bitter.
- 12Remove from the heat, allow to sit in...: Remove from the heat, allow to sit in the pan for 5 minutes or longer, then carefully slide out onto a platter, or cut in wedges in the pan and serve.
About the Chef & Original Recipe
This recipe was published by Deborah on italianfoodforever.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.
Source: italianfoodforever.com