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Caramelized Onion and Herb Frittata

July 18, 2020 by Karen Giebel Leave a Comment

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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 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

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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Karen Giebel, the Journey GirlHello and "WELCOME" to the Journey Girl! I'm Karen, a happy, optimistic retired RN living out my dreams with my husband Dan up here in the back of the beyond in Ferry County, Washington. High up in the mountains just 20 miles from the border with British Columbia, Canada. I enjoy writing and sharing with my friends all about our lives raising Alpacas, growing our gardens, all the gorgeous birds and wildlife that surround us. Sharing stories of our daily lives as we travel this journey through life. Cooking is my passion and I solve all the world's problem while standing at my stove and I love sharing my recipes with you. I am glad you are all here with me today and every day. Journey on!

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