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Mini Italian Frittatas

Prep Time
1h
Yields
12 servings

Make-ahead muffin tin frittatas that only have to be warmed up before serving.

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ingredients

2
tbsp good olive oil, plus extra for greasing the pans
1 ½
cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, washed and spun dry
4
ounce sliced Italian prosciutto, coarsely chopped
8
ounce fresh baby spinach
2 ½
tbsp julienned fresh basil leaves
1
tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½
cups (4 oz) grated Italian Fontina cheese (6 oz with rind)
8
extra-large eggs
1 ½
cups half and half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4
tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Brush a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil, including the top of the pan.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large (12-inch) sauté pan. Add the leeks and sauté for 3 minutes, until tender. Add the prosciutto and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking it up with a fork. Add the spinach, tossing with tongs, then cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes, tossing once while it cooks, until the spinach is all wilted. Off the heat, stir in the basil and lemon juice and set aside for 5 minutes. Divide the mixture with tongs among the 12 muffin cups, leaving any liquid behind. Sprinkle the Fontina evenly on top.

Step 3

In a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, beat the eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together with a fork. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling in each cup, filling the muffin cups to the top. Sprinkle each frittata with the Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake the frittatas for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned on top. If you insert a toothpick in the middle, they should feel firm. Cool for 5 minutes, remove with a small sharp knife onto a serving plate, and serve hot or warm.

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