Fresh Corn Frittata With Smoked Mozzarella Food

OVEN ROASTED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil.
• Toss the tomatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Arrange the tomatoes on the prepared baking pan cut-side up and roast until they are slightly shrunken and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove the skins and cut each tomato in half lengthwise.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
• Whisk the eggs, half-and-half and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Grate the garlic over the oil and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the eggs and distribute the tomatoes and the mozzarella evenly. Cook on the stove until the bottom and edges are just starting to set, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until just set in the center, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Let stand at least 5 minutes. The frittata can be served warm or at room temperature.

FRITTATA WITH PAN-ROASTED POTATOES, SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO-BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• For the tomato-basil pesto: Combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the tomatoes. Set aside.
• For the frittata: Put the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water and add a few tablespoons of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a skewer inserted into the center meets with no resistance, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
• Preheat the broiler. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the potato cubes, season with salt and pepper, stir in the thyme and chile flakes, and cook until golden brown all over.
• Whisk together the eggs until light and fluffy, then pour over the potatoes. Scatter the smoked mozzarella on top and season with salt and pepper; stir and briefly fold everything together. Cook until the egg mixture has set on the bottom and is beginning to set up on top. Transfer to the broiler and cook until lightly browned and fluffy, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the frittata from the oven and carefully slide it onto a cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve hot or at room temperature with some of the pesto and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan.

OLIVE GARDEN SMOKED MOZZARELLA FONDUTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Arrange sliced Italian bread flat on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Set aside until ready to use.
• Combine sour cream, thyme, red pepper, cayenne pepper and four cheeses in a large bowl and blend thoroughly.
• IF SERVING FAMILY-STYLE:.
• Spray an 8x10-inch casserole dish with pan spray, then use a spatula to transfer the mixture.
• FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS:.
• Spray eight individual heat-resistant serving bowls, such as souffle cups, with pan spray and fill each with 1/2 cup of mixture. Place individual bowls on a baking sheet. Using a large spoon, spread cheese mixture to create an even surface.
• TO BAKE:.
• Place casserole dish or baking sheet with individual bowls on center rack in oven.
• After five minutes, place baking sheet with bread, still covered, on top rack in oven. Bake for an additional five minutes. Remove bread and fonduta from oven.
• TO SERVE:.
• Garnish casserole dish with diced tomatoes and parsley in center of fonduta or divide evenly among smaller bowls. Arrange bread slices around bowl(s) and serve immediately.
• *This recipe calls for one of these two cheeses to be smoked and one to be regular).

HAM AND VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, making sure to get oil on sides.
• Saute onion, peppers and garlic until tender; remove from pan.
• Add remaining oil to pan and cook potatoes over medium heat until lightly browned; add add remaining vegetables and ham and cook 4-5 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat together eggs and egg whites, and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture over vegetables; cover and cook 8-10 minutes or until eggs almost set, then place under broiler (6" from heat) and cook 2 minutes or until eggs are completely set.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

QUICK ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cook garlic in oil in a 10-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Discard garlic and add arugula, then cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Whisk together eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper until combined, then pour over arugula in skillet and cook, undisturbed, over moderate heat until almost set, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add sliced tomatoes and sprinkle cheese evenly on top and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until eggs are just set and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Can be served warm or cold.

CORN AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add in the corn; stir/saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned; cool.
• Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat, simmer 15 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and return potatoes to pan.
• Add milk, cheese, and butter; mash to desired consistency.
• Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in corn, cilantro, and remaining ingredients.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH FRITTATA WITH SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes.
• Add mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.
• Add spinach; cover and cook 1 minute or just until spinach is wilted.
• In a medium bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, 1/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper; mix well.
• Add spinach mixture; mix well.
• Pour mixture into an 8-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over frittata.
• Bake 30 minutes or until eggs are set in center and cheese has melted.
• Cut into 4 wedges.

KITCHEN SINK CHIPOTLE & SMOKED MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente.
• Dice up mozzarella, artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes (i like to use kitchen shears for the sun dried toms).
• Toss cooled pasta (don't want to melt the cheese or maybe you do!) with all the other ingredients.
• Pour reserved sun dried tomato oil (use whatever you need to get it saucy), chipotle sauce (use whatever you desire for spiciness) over pasta, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• If you can't find the chipotle garnishing sauce (I can't remember where I found mine and it is almost out!) just use some diced up, about 2, chipotles in adobo sauce or just the adobo sauce and add some mayo, about 1/4 cup to make it creamy and you should be fine. I'm all about shortcuts tho so i hope i can find more!
• Refrigerate for a couple hours, but I like overnight.
• Add chopped up spinach before serving at room temperature.
• Oh and don't forget the salt.i feel that salt really makes the flavors of the chipotles come alive!