Bell Pepper Frittata

Servings: 8

BreakfastsKim Acceptable

Ingredients:   

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 large purple onion, sliced

  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 yellow squash, thinly sliced

  • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced

  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1/4 cup whipping cream

  • 2 1/2-3 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper

  • 8 slices sandwich bread, cubed

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed

  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

  1. Sauté garlic, onion and peppers in 1 T olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.

  2. Sauté squash and zucchini in 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.

  3. Sauté mushrooms in remaining 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.

  4. Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sautéed vegetables, half of bread cubes, and remaining ingredients.

  5. Press remaining bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan and place on a baking sheet (to catch any liquid that leaks). Pour vegetable mixture into pan.

  6. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, covering with aluminum foil after 45 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Serve warm.