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Lisa Keys

Ham and Cheese Frittata with Fresh Herbs

5 from 1 vote
This easy cheese frittata recipe with ham and fresh herbs is the perfect breakfast or weekend brunch meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 252
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons soft unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup small diced ham leftover ham or deli ham
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup full fat plain Greek yogurt 5% Fage brand is my go-to
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 4 ramekins or a medium-size muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375F.
  2. Brush the inside of 4 ramekins with butter. Sprinkle some breadcrumbs inside each ramekin coating the bottom and the sides. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
  3. Divide the ham and cheese among the ramekins.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, salt and pepper. Stir in chives and thyme. Pour egg mixture evenly over ham and cheese.
  5. Top with grated cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve in ramekins or run a knife around the edge and turn out on to a serving plate.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the chives and thyme with whatever herbs you have. Fresh parsley, basil, tarragon, dill will all taste great.
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled and can be made in a muffin tin.
Any melty full-flavored shredded cheese can be substituted for the cheddar. Provolone, gruyere cheese or smoked mozzarella are great options.
Yes, you can use sour cream instead of yogurt.
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