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Hot Brown Frittata September 2005

September 1, 2005

4 Min Read
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National Turkey Federation

Yield: 8


Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
Ethnicity: American
Meal Type: Brunch, Breakfast
Occasion: All American Breakfast Month
Preparation Method: Bake
Product Type: Turkey Bacon, Cooked Turkey
Ingredients
12 Large eggs
3 Cups heavy cream
1 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon butter
6 Ounces yellow onion, diced
15 Ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 Pound ROASTED TURKEY, diced
4 Ounces TURKEY BACON, cooked crisp, drained and chopped
1/2 Pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 Pound Monterey Jack, shredded
Three Cheese Mornay Sauce
3-1/2 Cups half and half
1/2 Cup sweet onion, finely diced
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 Cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 Cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Frittata
  1. Whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat the 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and tomatoes, stirring well until the onion is soft. Set aside.
  3. Spray a ½-sized hotel pan with non-stick cooking oil. Layer the following: turkey, turkey bacon, onion-tomato mixture and cheeses.
  4. Slowly add the egg-cream mixture, pouring evenly over the entire pan, pressing lightly and saturating thoroughly.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven until puffed and set, about 45-55 minutes. If needed, cover with aluminum foil if the top appears too brown.
Three Cheese Mornay Sauce
  1. Heat 3½ cups half and half to 160 degrees F; set aside. Saute ½ cup onion in 2 tablespoons butter until translucent.
  2. Add flour, whisking to combine. Lower heat and cook about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in heated cream, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Add Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces, salt and 1/3 cup each of Parmesan, Monterey Jack and Swiss cheeses.
Service
  1. Cut into 8 portions; plate and cover with Three Cheese Mornay Sauce. Offer with a side of cheese grits and hearty whole grain toast.
Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Lynn’s Paradise Café in Louisville, KY.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1030 Calories from Fat 760
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85g131%
Saturated Fat 48g240%
Cholesterol 620mg207%
Sodium 1320mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 52g
Vitamin A 60%
    		Vitamin C 30%
    Calcium 80%
      		Iron 20%
      *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories:20002500
      Total FatLess than65g80g
      Sat FatLess than20g25g
      CholesterolLess than300mg300mg
      SodiumLess than2,400mg2,400mg
      Total Carbohydrate 300g375g
      Dietary Fiber 25g30g
      Calories per gram:
      Fat 9
        		Carbohydrate 4
          		Protein 4
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