Goat Cheese Frittata

Name: Goat Cheese Frittata
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup sliced green onions; 1 cup diced Canadian bacon; ¾ cup frozen petite peas; 10 large eggs; 2 tbsp whipping cream; ½ tsp salt; 4 oz soft goat cheese, cut into 12 pieces; 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; Additional thyme sprigs, for garnish

Substituting mild but slightly tangy goat cheese for milk in this frittata gives it depth and complexity of flavor.

Substituting mild but slightly tangy goat cheese for milk in this frittata gives it depth and complexity of flavor. Petite green peas and snips of Canadian bacon add color, texture and more flavor. This is a dish you can serve any time of day.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup diced Canadian bacon
¾ cup frozen petite peas
10 large eggs
2 tbsp whipping cream
½ tsp salt
4 oz soft goat cheese, cut into 12 pieces
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
Additional thyme sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a 10-inch oven-going skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add green onions; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add Canadian bacon and peas; cook 1 minute or until peas are heated through. Remove skillet from heat.
In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, cream and salt. Pour egg mixture over mixture in skillet. Arrange goat cheese on top. Place skillet in oven. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with thyme. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately.