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Default Cauliflower, Bacon, and Parmesan Frittata


"Jennifer" > wrote in message
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> Well... now I'm in a frittata frenzy!!
>
> Cauliflower, Bacon, and Parmesan Frittata
> • Fast
>
> 4 SERVINGS
>
> Eggs make perfect weeknight dinners; they cook quickly and taste great
> with an endless variety of ingredients. Here, bacon, sautéed
> cauliflower, and grated Parmesan complement each other in an original
> and satisfying frittata.
>
> 1/4 pound bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
> 8 large eggs
> 1/3 cup light cream
> 1 cup grated Parmesan
> 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
> 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
> 2 tablespoons olive oil
> 1 tablespoon butter
> 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into small florets
> 1/4 teaspoon salt
> 4 cloves garlic, minced
>
> 1. In a 10-inch nonstick frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove.
> Pour off all the fat. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the
> cream,Parmesan, parsley, and pepper until smooth. Add the cooled bacon.
>
> 2. In the same frying pan, heat the oil with the butter over
> moderately high heat. Add the cauliflower and salt and cook, stirring
> occasionally, until the cauliflower is golden and almost done, 10 to 15
> minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer. Pour in the
> egg mixture and reduce the heat to low. Cook, covered, until the bottom
> of the frittata is golden brown and the top is almost set, 10 to 15

minutes.
>
> 3. Heat the broiler. Broil the frittata 6 inches from the heat, if
> possible, until the eggs are set and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
>
> 4. Lift up the edge of the frittata with a spatula and slide the
> frittata onto a plate. Cut it into wedges.
>
> Test-Kitchen Tip
> If the handle of your frying pan isn't ovenproof you can make it so.
> Protect it from the heat of the broiler by wrapping it with four layers
> of aluminum foil.
>



Sounds wonderful!

Have you ever tried to freeze individual portions? I cook for one
(myself!), and I'm wondering how this would be a frozen leftovers, possibly
to take to work for lunch on some days.

MaryL


 
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