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Broccoli Cheddar Frittata

A simple broccoli and aged sharp cheddar frittata flavored with fresh dill and smoked paprika.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Colander
  • kitchen towel or paper towel
  • Oven-safe Skillet

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoonmilk
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 2 cupsbroccoli cut into bite size florets
  • 1/2 cupwater
  • 1 cupaged sharp cheddar grated
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoonsmoked paprika

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the middle position.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat 6 eggs with 1 tablespoon milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until combined and slightly fluffy. Set the egg mixture aside.
  • In a medium saucepan combine 2 cups broccoli florets and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and steam about 4 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and tender.
  • Drain the broccoli in a colander and shake off excess water. Pat the broccoli dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel if needed to remove surface moisture.
  • Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet. Spread the drained broccoli in an even layer across the bottom of the skillet.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup grated aged sharp cheddar evenly over the broccoli.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill to the reserved egg mixture and whisk briefly to incorporate.
  • Pour the egg-and-dill mixture evenly over the broccoli and cheese, tilting the skillet as needed so the eggs cover the ingredients.
  • Cook the skillet over medium heat on the stovetop for about 2 minutes, until the edges of the eggs begin to set and brown slightly.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika lightly over the top of the eggs.
  • Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake about 10 minutes, until the center is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the frittata from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. The frittata will be puffed when hot and will settle as it cools.

Notes

NOTES
You will also need
: medium saucepan with lid, 10-inch seasoned cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet with oven safe handle, nonstick cooking oil spray or olive oil.