Chesapeake Frittata Recipe

Name: Chesapeake Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 eggs; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 pound lump crab meat; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup chopped, green onions; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

12 eggs
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 pound lump crab meat
2 teaspoons curry powder
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped, green onions
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Add curry powder to butter and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add red pepper and onions and saute until soft.
5
Add crab and tomato and warm through gently. Salt and pepper to taste.
6
Add lemon zest to creme fraiche. Whisk eggs and creme fraiche together.
7
Pour egg mixture over crab and veggie mixture, stir well. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture begins to set.
8
Mix cilantro and ricotta cheese. When eggs begin to set, add small dollups of cheese to top of frittata and bake about 12 minutes or until set.
9
Serve hot or room temperature, cut into wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 eggs, 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1 pound lump crab meat, 2 teaspoons curry powder, and more.

Yes, Chesapeake Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chesapeake Frittata

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