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Chesapeake Frittata

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Chesapeake Frittata
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    bill's Notes: Leftover crabmeat is frequently used for breakfast on the Chesapeake Bay. This recipe provides a changeup to the usual flavors by using curry powder. Depending on your taste, try hot or mild...

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Serves 4-6

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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  2. Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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  3. Add curry powder to butter and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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  4. Add red pepper and onions and saute until soft.

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  5. Add crab and tomato and warm through gently. Salt and pepper to taste.

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  6. Add lemon zest to creme fraiche. Whisk eggs and creme fraiche together.

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  7. Pour egg mixture over crab and veggie mixture, stir well. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture begins to set.

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  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.

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  9. Serve hot or room temperature, cut into wedges.

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1 Comment on Chesapeake Frittata

Mypicture3 Reply

oh this looks FANSTATIC

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