
Appetizers
Oven-Baked Onion Frittata
Don't let an Italian catch you calling this an omelette. This egg-based dish is made with fresh vegetables sautéd in roasted garlic and Italian herb flavored butter to give it a sophisticated, traditional Italian flavor.

Cook
15 minutes
Servings
3-4
Level
Easy
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Challenge Butter or Challenge Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup chopped white onion (1 large)
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely minced or pressed fresh garlic (1-2 cloves)
- 6 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary
- ¾ teaspoon fresh minced thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese
Directions
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1Preheat oven to 350°F.
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2Melt butter in 10½-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add ground red pepper and onions. Sauté onions until soft.
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3Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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4Beat eggs, herbs, salt and Parmesan cheese together. Pour egg mixture over sautéed vegetables.
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5Sprinkle mozzarella or Cheddar cheese over the top. Place pan in oven.
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6Bake for 15 minutes.
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7Slide frittata onto a plate and serve.
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!Use fresh rosemary and thyme for best flavor, but if using dried herbs use about one third the amount of fresh.