Caramelized Onion and Herb Frittata

Sparky has named me “Queen of the Frittata,” a moniker I happily accept. A Frittata is nothing more than a deconstructed omelet with the ingredients incorporated into the eggs rather than an egg pancake with a filling. Frittatas are great because they are easy to make and you can use up any little bits of leftover meats, cheeses and vegetables. So, they are also economical too. I usually serve a Frittata for breakfast but they also make a lovely light supper served with a green salad on the side. Caramelized onions are a special treat! The longer you cook them the sweeter they become. This special Frittata will take a bit longer to make and bake as the onions will need to cook about 30 minutes to caramelize, but I can guarantee you it is worth the effort. Try making the onions the day before and refrigerate until needed. That will safe time in the morning. I came up with this recipe because I did not have any leftover vegetables in the fridge but I did have a lot of onions. Sparky said, and I quote, ” This is the best one ever. You knocked it out of the park!”

Here’s what we’ll need.

Caramelized Onion and Herb Frittata

Slowly cooking the onions for 30-40 minutes until caramelized makes for one special Frittata! The addition of smoked Gouda really sends it over the top. I cook lots of onions at the same time because they will last a week in the fridge and the extras are wonderful served with grilled steak or on top of a hamburger. They freeze well too. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Generously grease a 10 inch oven proof skillet.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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Caramelized Onions

• 3 medium size onions thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

The Frittata

• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup Canadian Bacon diced
• 1/4 cup jarred Roasted Red Pepper diced
• 3/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda
• 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
• 3 Tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground Sage

Instructions

 

Caramelized Onions

• Heat olive oil in an skillet over medium low heat, then stir in the sliced onions.
  
• Cook onions for 30 to 40 minutes over medium low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning. The onions should be very soft and a golden caramel color when done. Remove from heat and set aside.
  

The Frittata

• In a medium size bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined. Dice the Canadian Bacon and the roasted red pepper, shred the Gouda and set aside.
  
• Generously grease a 10 inch oven proof skillet. Sprinkle the Canadian Bacon and the roasted red pepper evenly over the skillet.
  
• Spread the caramelized onion over the bacon and peppers. Sprinkle the sage and fresh parsley evenly over the onions.
  
• Lastly, add the smoked Gouda. Pour the whisked eggs over the top, then place in a 375 degree oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the eggs are set. Test by placing a toothpick in the middle. It should come out clean.
  
• Remove the Frittata from the oven and set the oven to broil. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the Frittata and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is nicely browned. Remove from the oven.
  
• Let the Frittata rest for 5 minutes then cut into quarters and serve.
  
• Doesn't this look scrumptious? Well, it sure was!
  
• Thanks for stopping by today! It is a beautiful summer Saturday up here in the Back of the Beyond in Ferry County, Washington and I hope it is a lovely day wherever you are today. Summer is going by so fast so I hope you can all do something fun today! Until next time, journey on! Hugs and much love from me, Karen TJG Please go to my website and leave me a comment. I love hearing from you! www.thejourney girl.com You Tube: The Journey Girl Cooks

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