BELL PEPPER FRITTATA

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Very colorful, beautiful and delicious treat for brunch or dinner. From Southern Living, earned their highest rating. This is not difficult but takes a little time because the vegetables are sautéed separately. I've also made this in a 13x9 pan, it's just not as pretty.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large purple onion, sliced
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
6 large eggs
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 1/2-3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
8 slices sandwich bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Sauté garlic, onion and peppers in 1 T olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
  • Sauté squash and zucchini in 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
  • Sauté mushrooms in remaining 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
  • Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sautéed vegetables, half of bread cubes, and remaining ingredients.
  • Press remaining bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan and place on a baking sheet (to catch any liquid that leaks). Pour vegetable mixture into pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, covering with aluminum foil after 45 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 205.8, Sodium 1065.7, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 18.7

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