Vegetarian · 20 min
Ham, Broccoli, Red Onion & Cottage Cheese Frittata
- 20 min
- 2–6 servings
- 644 kcal / serving
A hearty frittata with ham, broccoli, and cottage cheese that sets with a gentle bake. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner for two.
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Ingredients
- ½ (18 oz) bagbroccoli florets
- ½ cupcottage cheese
- 6eggs
- 8 ozham steak, boneless
- ½ mediumred onion
- ⅔ cupshredded cheese, Italian blend
- red onions
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt
Cookware
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Produce
- ½ (18 oz) bagbroccoli florets
- ½ mediumred onion
- red onions
Meat & seafood
- 8 ozham steak, boneless
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ cupcottage cheese
- 6eggs
- ⅔ cupshredded cheese, Italian blend
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| broccoli florets | ½ (18 oz) bag | 1 (18 oz) bag | 1 ½ (18 oz) bags |
| cottage cheese | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| eggs | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| ham steak, boneless | 8 oz | 16 oz | 24 oz |
| red onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| shredded cheese, Italian blend | ⅔ cup | 1 ⅓ cups | 2 cups |
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Directions
- Dice the ham and set it aside in a small bowl.
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- While the skillet heats, dice the red onion.
- Add oil to the skillet and coat the bottom, then add onion and broccoli; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese, then whisk it with the eggs and spices in a medium bowl until smooth.
- When the broccoli is tender, reduce heat to medium-low and pour the egg mixture over it. Gently lift the edges so the uncooked egg can flow underneath; cook until the bottom and sides are set but the top remains runny, about 3–5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil on high and position the rack in the upper third. Sprinkle the ham and shredded cheese over the frittata, then place the skillet under the broiler until the top is set and the cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes. Let the frittata rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cut the frittata into wedges and divide between plates.
Two tips
- Prep the onion and ham the night before to speed up weeknight cooking.
- Serve with a simple side salad or toast for a complete meal using items from the pantry.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 644 kcal
- Protein
- 58 g
- Carbs
- 18 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 2104 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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