Strata, Frittata and Quiche

MHS: Introduction to Foods & Nutrition *

This recipe is from The Learning Zone Express, Amazing Eggs DVD (2012)

Ingredients for egg mixture for strata, frittata, or quiche:

12 eggs

1 C heavy cream (or half and half)

1 C sour cream

1 tsp salt

pinch of nutmeg, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, pepper

Directions:

Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add cream or half and half, sour cream, salt, nutmeg, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, and fresh ground pepper. Beat with a hand mixer until well blended. This makes enough batter for a 9 x 13” strata or frittata or two 9” quiches.

ideas for toppings: ham, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, onions, zucchini, cheese…

Remember to precook meats (and vegetables, if desired).

To prepare strata: Spray 9” x 13” baking dish with non-stick spray. Crumble a layer of stale, dry bread. Add precooked toppings and shredded cheese. Pour egg mixture over and bake.

To prepare frittata: Spray 9” x 13” baking dish with non-stick spray. Place a single layer of diced, pre-cooked potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with desired precooked toppings and shredded cheese. Pour egg mixture over and bake.

To prepare quiche: Line pie plates with pie shells or use pre-made shells. Add desired precooked toppings and shredded cheese. Pour egg mixture over toppings, dividing evenly between the two shells, leaving room at the top for eggs to expand. Bake.

Bake each egg dish at 350° for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and eggs are firm in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.

* This recipe is one used in the introductory culinary course I teach.
(Protein - Eggs)