suemunzlinger's Recipe

Spring Frittata

Category: Main Dish

Do All The Prep The Night Before, Including Sauteing Onions & Whisking Eggs, The Refrigerate. The Next Day, Just Pour Into Pie Plate & Bake. Recipe Is Easily Doubled.


1/2 Small Red Onion
1 Yellow Or Orange Pepper
1 Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
1 Tbsp Butter
4 Green Onions
8 Eggs
2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 Tsp Each: Dried Basil, Tarragon & Salt
1/4 Cup Whipping Cream Or Milk
1 Cup Grated Cheddar, Asiago Or Parmesan Cheese


Preheat Oven To 325f.

Finely Chop Red Onion, Core & Seed Pepper, Then Finely Chop. Seed Jalapeno, Then Finely Chop.

Melt Butter In A Large Frying Pan Over Medium-high Heat. When Bubbly, Add Red Onion, Pepper & Jalapeno. Stir Often Until Softened, 3 to 5 Minutes.

Meanwhile, Thinly Slice Green Onions. Remove Pan From Heat & Stir In Green Onions. Scrape Onto Plate & Refrigerate, Uncovered, Until Cool, 10 -15 Minutes.

Crack Eggs Into A Large Bowl. Whisk Until Lightly Beaten, Then Whisk In Dijon, Basil, Tarragon, Salt & Cream. Stir In Cheese. Add Pepper Mixture. If Making Ahead, Place Into Containers, Cover & Refrigerate.

Coat 1 9 inch Pie Plate With Butter Or Cooking Spray. Stir Egg Mixture. Pour Into Pie Plate. Stir To Distribute Vegetables. Place Pie Plate On Rimmed Baking Sheet. Bake In Centre Of Oven Until Centre Is Set When Jiggled, 35 40 Minutes.

Remove From Oven. Let Stand 5 Minutes. Cut Into Wedges.

*Add cooked meat, if you do not want just veggies.