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Potato and Prosciutto Frittata - Italian Omelet

Here's how you make Potato and Prosciutto Frittata - Italian Omelet
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 to 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped portabella mushrooms
  • 4 ounces diced prosciutto or 4 ounces diced ham
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dry nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons light cream
  • 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup asiago cheese
  • 1 cup grated fontina cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter and oil, and cook onion until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

  • Step 3: Add potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.

  • Step 4: Add chopped mushrooms, diced prosciutto (or ham), dried basil, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 5-7 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.

  • Step 5: Allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes.

  • Step 6: In a small dish, mix together dry milk with light cream until smooth.

  • Step 7: Add lightly beaten eggs and cream mixture to potatoes, stirring to mix well, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Step 8: Lightly oil or grease an ovenproof skillet or casserole dish.

  • Step 9: Pour egg mixture into pan, and bake uncovered in a preheated 350F oven for 25 minutes at 350°F.

  • Step 10: Remove pan from oven, and sprinkle frittata evenly with grated cheeses.

  • Step 11: Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more, or until cheeses are melted and eggs are almost set.

  • Step 12: Preheat oven broiler to high, and cook frittata for 1-2 minutes more, or until cheese is lightly browned.

  • Step 13: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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