Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Frittata with Chorizo Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Cubed Bread

Frittata with Chorizo Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Cubed Bread


SERVES:
4-6

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered and thinly chopped
1/2 red pepper pepper, deseeded, halved and thinly chopped (see hints below)
1/2 yellow pepper, deseeded, halved and thinly chopped
olive oil for sauteing veggies
2 links chorizo sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch thick slices
8 large eggs
approx. 1/4 cup milk
2 cups cubed 2-3 day old bread
approx. 1/3 - 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

salad greens as needed (optional)

PROCEDURE:
Add a splash of olive oil to a 10 or 11-inch cast iron skillet, or heavy bottomed nonstick pan, and add 1 medium thinly chopped onion and a similar amount of deseeded and thinly chopped pepper and cook to soften.
While you're keeping your eye on that, whisk 8 large eggs with a little splash of milk in a mixing bowl and then add 2 cups of 2 - 3 day old 1/2-inch cubed bread.
Once the onions and peppers have softened up, turn the oven onto the broiler setting and also add 2 sliced links of chorizo sausage to the pan.
Let that cook along for a couple of minutes and then add the egg and bread mixture and let it set up a little bit on the bottom.
Make sure the cubed bread is somewhat tucked down into the egg mixture and, after it has been cooking along for a couple of minutes on medium heat, sprinkle some grated cheddar cheese over the top and then place it underneath the broiler to finish cooking.
Depending on how long it cooks on the stovetop to begin with, it might not take any longer than 5 minutes or so to finish up underneath the broiler.
Cut it into wedges and serve it up with a simple side salad if you like!

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