Ham Frittata Recipe

Name: Ham Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup cooked ham, cubed; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup red sweet bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons jalapeno jelly, at room temperature (optional); 6 eggs, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup cooked ham, cubed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup red sweet bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons jalapeno jelly, at room temperature (optional)
6 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Heat oil in a non stick frypan, add ham cubes and onions.
3
Saute until onions are transparent and just turning brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Add red, green and jalapeno peppers, celery and jalapeno jelly, if using.
5
Saute 3 to 5 minutes or until jelly melts.
6
In a large bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper, until frothy and about double in volume.
7
Over high heat pour egg mixture evenly over evenly spread sauteed mixture.
8
Move mixture around just a little.
9
Place lid on frypan and leave on high heat until bottom is set, being careful not to burn.
10
Do not remove lid.
11
Place covered frypan on middle rack in oven and cook approximately 20 minutes, until well risen and golden (I have a see-through lid on my frypan).
12
Remove lid and sprinkle with cheddar cheese, turn oven to broil, broil for 2 or 3 minutes until cheddar melts.
13
Slide onto platter and cut into 4 pieces, serve hot with salsa if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup cooked ham, cubed, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup red sweet bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ham 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ham Frittata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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