Onion Frittata with Roasted Tomato and Cheddar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced leek (white part only)
- 6 large eggs, preferably pasture-raised
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried Sicilian oregano
- 1/2 cup Roasted Onions (page 182)
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 8 slices white Cheddar cheese
- 8 tablespoons Roasted Tomatoes (see page 195)
- Preheat the oven to 300F.
- In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat the oil and saute the leek over low heat until soft but without color.
- In a large bowl, crack and whip the eggs and add the cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add the leek and the onions.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the skillet and place in the oven.
- Bake the frittata for about 30 minutes, until the center is set.
- Use immediately or allow to cool (keeps in fridge for about 1 day).
- Increase the oven to 350F or preheat if preparation has been delayed.
- Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and place one slice of Cheddar on each top and bottom slice of bread.
- Place the bread in the oven and remove once cheese is melted.
- Simultaneously, reheat the frittata in oven if made ahead of time.
- Cut the frittata into four pieces and place one piece on each bottom slice of bread.
- Top with the roasted tomatoes.
- Close the sandwiches and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, eggs, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, ground black pepper, fresh oregano, onions, ciabatta rolls, cheddar cheese, tomatoes
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/onion-frittata-with-roasted-tomato-and-cheddar-376975 (may not work)