Cheddar Corn Quinoa Mini Frittatas With Optional Bacon Food

CHEDDAR CORN QUINOA MINI FRITTATAS WITH OPTIONAL BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line 12 standard-size muffin tins with paper cupcake liners and spray well with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the quinoa, 1 cup cheddar cheese, chiles, corn, onion, salt, and pepper and mix.
• If adding bacon, stir that in now. If adding bacon to half, fill six of the muffin tins with the egg/quinoa then add the bacon to the bowl, stir, and fill the remaining muffin tins. Or, if you're skipping the bacon, forget what I just said and just fill the muffin tins to the top with the egg/quinoa mixture. I use an ice cream scoop - makes it easy!
• Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar over each.
• Bake for 18 - 20 minutes until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
• These keep refrigerated for about 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to several months.

BACON CHEDDAR FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Pour into a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until eggs are set.

MINI FRITTATAS WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups.
• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Combine cooked quinoa, eggs, egg whites, zucchini, Swiss cheese, ham, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and white pepper in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture to the top of each prepared muffin cup.
• Bake in preheated oven until the edges of frittatas are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes in the pan before serving. Serve hot or cold.

CHEDDAR CHEESE CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne, black pepper and sugar.
• In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, add in the milk and melted butter; add to the flour and whisk until well combined.
• Add in the grated cheese and the corn niblets; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
• Heat oil a heavy-bottomed skillet.
• Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto hot oil; fry until light golden brown on both sides.
• Remove to a paper towel.
• **NOTE** if desired, finely chopped red or green bell pepper may be added to the batter.

MINI MARGHERITA QUINOA FRITTATAS (WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FRESH BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup, standard-size muffin tin with liners and grease well with non-stick cooking spray or an oil mister.
• In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
• Divide mixture equally between muffin tins (I use an ice cream scoop).
• Sprinkle each with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Push a cherry tomato about halfway into the top of each.
• Bake for about 20 minutes until egg is set and frittatas are golden around the edges.

BACON CHEESE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
• Beat eggs, milk, butter, salt, and ground pepper in a bowl; pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with onions, bacon, and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.