14333 Frittata Lorraine 25 mins 25 mins 6 to 8 servings Mon Mar 16 04:36:00 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 27 17:26:06 -0700 2009 Easy Fusion CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/14333 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:26:06 GMT The classic quiche turned frittata The classic quiche Lorraine—with lardons, onions, and Swiss cheese—loses its crust and becomes a frittata. One part open-faced ham-and-cheese omelet and two parts crustless quiche Lorraine, this frittata combines Canadian bacon with sautéed shallots, Gruyère cheese, and a bit of thyme for a dish that’s just as appropriate for breakfast as it is for a light dinner.

What to buy: Canadian bacon is often sold in 6- or 8-ounce packages. We made this frittata with both amounts and found it delicious either way.

Game plan: A frittata goes well beyond breakfast—try it between slices of toasted baguette for lunch or paired with a green salad for dinner.

This recipe was featured as part of our Cold-Weather Comfort Food menu.

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  • Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the middle.
  • Whisk eggs, 1 1/4 cups of the cheese, milk, and salt in a large bowl until eggs are smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large, ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. When butter foams, add shallots and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add bacon and thyme and cook, stirring rarely, until bacon is browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour egg mixture over shallot-bacon mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until eggs are set around the outer inch of the pan, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over the frittata and place under the broiler until puffed, golden brown, and set in the middle, about 4 minutes.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/02/fritatta290.jpg Aida Mollenkamp 45 Breakfast/Brunch 12 large eggs

    ]]>     1 3/4 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (about 5 ounces)

    ]]>     2/3 cup whole milk

    ]]>     301 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    ]]>     2 tablespoons unsalted butter

    ]]>     1 tablespoon olive oil

    ]]>     94 4 medium shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

    ]]>     409 6 to 8 ounces Canadian bacon, small dice

    ]]>     228 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

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