Favorite Recipes January 15, 2019

Baked Spinach Frittata

BAKED SPINACH FRITTATA

What you need:

  • 1 package frozen, chopped spinach or equivalent amount fresh and chopped
  • 6 extra large or jumbo eggs, whisked
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 4-5 slices of wheat bread, cut into small cubes (like stuffing)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (or use 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, oregano, thyme mixture)

What to do:

– Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

– Cook spinach according to directions; Let spinach cool to the touch and drain well.

– Combine cooked spinach with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Amount of bread used varies depending on size of eggs and size of slices.  Mixture consistency should be mostly moist, but not runny.

– Coat glass baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.  Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 55 min or until top is golden.

– Allow to cool about 20 minutes and cut into small bitesize pieces.  Serve warm, room temperature… even cool.

Favorite Recipes January 15, 2019

German Oven Pancake

GERMAN OVEN PANCAKE

What you need:
3 eggs
1/2 c milk
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2-3 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
fresh berries
whipped cream
maple syrup
powdered sugar (optional)

What to do:

-Place medium skillet in oven when cold and preheat oven and skillet to 450°F. If you have a convection oven, set it at 425°F (the pancakes rise even higher on the convection setting).

– In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a whisk or fork. Stir in the milk, salt and sugar. Add the flour to the egg mixture, a big spoonful at a time as you continue to whisk. Be careful not to over-mix, to keep the pancake light and fluffy.

– Add butter to heated pan in oven to melt. Swirl butter to coat pan and pour about 2/3 of it into batter mixture. Combine well.

– Pour the batter into the pre-heated skillet (this will yield a more golden brown, “puffier” pancake). Bake about 15 minutes, until the edges are golden. Check your pancake at the 13 minute mark.  Add dipping of your choice for serving and dust with powdered sugar for garnish.

Enjoy this yummy recipe courtesy of BettyCrocker.com.