What’s in the Fridge Frittata
- Serves4 to 6
- Prep time15 minutes
- Grilling time20 to 26 minutes
- Special equipment10-inch cast-iron skillet
- Rating Not Rated
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- Fresh Produce
- 6garlic cloves
- 1/2small onion
- 1/4oz fresh herbs, such as dill, basil, parsley, chives, or cilantro
- Meat / Poultry / Seafood
- 3cups cooked meat or vegetables
- Oil and Spices
- 3/4tsp kosher salt
- 1/2tsp ground black pepper
- Condiments
- 1tbsp Dijon mustard
- Dairy
- 12large eggs
- 3/4cup coarsely grated white cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Havarti
- 4fl oz half-and-half
- 1tbsp unsalted butter
- Other
- 1jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers
- 1canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce (optional)
- 1/2cup pasta or rice
- Special Equipment
- 10" cast-iron skillet
What’s in the Fridge Frittata
Recipe by Jamie Purviance
Featured on January 13, 2012
- Eggs
- 12large eggs
- 1/2cup half-and-half
- 1tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3cups cooked meat or vegetables, cut into 1/3-inch chunks
- 3/4cup coarsely grated white cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Havarti
- 2/3cup roasted red peppers (from a jar), drained and diced
- 1/2cup cooked pasta or rice
- 1/4cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, basil, parsley, chives, or cilantro leaves
- 1canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced (optional)
- 1tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2small onion, about 3 ounces, finely chopped
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
Prepare the grill for direct and indirect cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F).
In a large bowl beat the egg ingredients until smooth. In another large bowl mix the leftover ingredients.
Brush the cooking grates clean. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet set over direct high heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion until softened, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently (move the pan over indirect heat if the onion begins to brown). Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute more, stirring to prevent burning. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and then scatter the leftover mixture evenly over the top. Cook over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 2 minutes. Wearing insulated barbecue mitts, tip the skillet and loosen the edges of the eggs all around, letting the uncooked egg mixture run underneath.
Move the skillet over indirect high heat and continue cooking, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the eggs are set, 15 to 20 minutes, loosening the sides and tilting the skillet to get all the uncooked egg mixture underneath one or two more times. Jiggle the pan at each check and when the center is set, the frittata is done. Remove from the grill and let rest for about 3 minutes.
Cut the frittata into wedges and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.



