Name: Ham and Jack Frittata
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin; 1 large shallot, sliced thin; 6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, cut into ½-inch pieces

Why This Recipe Works

Starting the eggs on the stovetop ensures a foolproof recipe for a set but tender frittata.

Before You Begin

We like to serve this frittata with a mixed green salad.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard, salt, and pepper together in large bowl. Stir in Monterey Jack; set aside.

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add bell pepper and shallot and cook until shallot is softened, about 3 minutes. Add ham and continue to cook until bell pepper is tender, about 2 minutes longer.

Stir egg mixture into skillet and cook, using spatula to scrape bottom of skillet, until large curds form but eggs are still very wet, about 3 minutes. Smooth egg mixture into even layer. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until top of frittata is set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let frittata rest in skillet for 5 minutes. Slide frittata onto platter and serve.