Leftover Rice Frittata Food

LEFTOVER PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the bacon in an oven-safe, medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, then continue to cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes more. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the cooked pasta, tomatoes and half of the mozzarella, tossing until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, tomato sauce, milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, then jiggle the pan to evenly distribute. Top with the Parmesan and remaining mozzarella.
• Bake until the eggs are set and frittata is browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter or cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

HOW-TO MAKE THE PERFECT LEFTOVERS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Adjust your rack to the middle of the oven.
• In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk (if using). Don't over beat. Stir in any cooked (but not hot) ingredients that you want to add-in, veggies, meat, herbs, seasonings, etc. Mix in cheese if using and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Stir in to combine.
• To a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat add your butter (or other fat) and melt. Evenly coat the bottom of the pan. Pour the eggs into the pan, shaking the pan to evenly distribute the mixture. Add any remaining ingredients on top.
• Cook the frittata, without stirring, until its edges begin to set, about 3-5 minutes. As it cooks, I recommend using a rubber spatula to very gently lift up the set portions of your frittata around the edge and let any egg mixture that is not set to run into the space you've created.
• Place the frittata in the preheated oven and cook 8-10 minutes until barely set. (check after 5, to avoid overcooking). Time to cook can vary on the size (and type) of the pan, amount of eggs, how thick it is, etc. So just watch it.
• To check, cut a small slit in the center of the frittata. If raw egg runs into the cut you made, bake for another few minutes. Once set remove from the oven, remember it will continue to cook in the hot pan. (if you are looking for a brown top or want to add cheese and melt, give it a minute under the broiler, but be REALLY careful to not overcook and dry out your frittata)
• Allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes. Loosen the edges with a wooden or plastic spatula. Carefully slide from the pan onto a large round platter or serve right from the pan. Cut into wedges. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold.

LEFTOVER RICE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat in a medium frying pan for 1-2 minutes. Add the rice, seasoned with salt and pepper and stir for 2-3 minutes to heat through. In the meantime, whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl with the Parmesan cheese. Add the eggs to the frying pan and stir occasionally. Once the eggs looks look loosely scrambled, remove the everything from the frying pan and return to the mixing bowl used to whisk the eggs. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the frying pan, increase the heat to medium-high for 2 minutes. Return the eggs to the frying pan and form a patty along the sides of the frittata with a spatula. Cook with frittata for 3-4 minutes and continue to move the spatula along the sides to ensure the eggs don't stick to the side of the frying pan. To flip the frittata, take a large plate (larger than the frying pan) and press the dish firmly on the frying pan with one hand, flipping the pan with the other hand on the handle. Cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Set aside to cool for 5 or so minutes before serving. This frittata keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

CHILI-CHEESE RICE FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute the green pepper and onions in butter. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, tomato and chilies. in a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and hot pepper sauce. Stir into the rice mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into wedges; serve with picante sauce or salsa.