Fantastic Frittata

Fantastic Frittata

A very easy recipe for brunch, breakfast, or just because. I adapted a recipe I found in a magazine with what I had on hand in the house. There are ways to make this recipe lower in fat calories with substitutions for some of the ingredients. I've noted them below. However, I did not make this recipe with the lower in fat alternatives - and it was, as the title suggests - fantastic AND fantastically easy.

• 8 oz. box cream cheese - softened - OR - you could use low-fat or non-fat cream cheese - but I am betting that the recipe would not be as flavorful
• 6 eggs - Yes, 6 - OR - you could use a egg substitute equivalent to 6 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 2 tbsp. butter - OR - you could use margarine or low-fat margarine
• 3 small cans mushroom stems and pieces - drained - OR - you could use a package of fresh mushrooms if you prefer
• 1/2 cup green pepper - chopped
• 6 slices crumbled bacon - cooked - OR - you could use sausage or pepperoni - chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat the cream cheese, eggs, garlic salt and other spices in a bowl until well-blended. I used my mixer as it takes a long time to mix by hand. Melt the butter in a large skillet or oven-proof skillet on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and green pepper and cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until crisp and tender. Stir in the bacon and/or sausage or pepperoni. Stir in cream cheese mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until the center is almost set.

Transfer mixture to a round baking stone (I used my PC round baking stone) - or baking dish - Or - put your ovenproof skillet in the oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and firm - but not overcooked. Cut with a pizza cutter and serve warm.

Do you know of any other "Fritta" recipes????? Please send them so I can try it!

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