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Mexican Frittata

A Mexican spin on an Italian omelet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
  • 1/2 green pepper 1/2 diced and 2 ring slices
  • 1/2 red pepper 1/2 diced and 2 ring slices
  • 1/3 of a red onion diced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 2 teaspoons aleppo chili pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet on medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the peppers 2 minutes into the cooking of the onions.
  4. Add all the spices and mix in.
  5. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts - 2 - 3 minutes.
  6. Add the oil to the pan and let heat for a minute.
  7. Beat eggs and milk until fully combined.
  8. Pour in the eggs. Let the eggs begin to firm - about 3 minutes.
  9. Pull the firm eggs to the center of the pan and let cook some more.
  10. Add 3/4 or so of the cup of cheese and mix through. Let cook for a couple of minutes.
  11. Move to a 325 degree oven. After 5 minutes of cooking, top with the remaining cheese and the pepper rings.
  12. Finish cooking in the oven for another 8 - 10 minutes.
  13. Serve and enjoy!