Italian Egg Recipes

Egg Recipes

Artichoke Quiche (Serves 4-6)

1 large garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

5 eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

Unbaked pie crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Saute garlic in oil until golden. Add artichokes and cook 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper.

Stir in artichoke mixture. Pour into pie crust.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is lightly golden brown.

Remove and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

NOTE: This quiche can be made without a pie crust.

Simply grease a quiche dish or pie pan and pour mixture in. Bake as directed.

Spinach Frittata (Serves 4-6)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup thinly sliced onion

10 eggs

8 ounces chopped raw spinach

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat oil over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet with a heat-resistant handle.

Saute onion in the oil until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Whisk until well blended.

Pour egg mixture into skillet with onions. Return to low heat and cook 3-4 minutes.
Place skillet in oven and bake, uncovered for 10 minutes, or until top is dry and set.

Loosen from bottom and around edges with a spatula. Slide onto serving dish.

Cut into wedges to serve.

Seafood Strata (Serves 4-6)

8 tablespoons butter, divided

12 slices firm white bread

1/4 pound crabmeat

1/4 pound shrimp, chopped

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 eggs

2 cups whole milk or half-and-half

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Pinch of black pepper

Use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease a baking dish, approximately 11 x 7- inches in size.

Trim 6 slices of bread to fit the bottom of the dish.

Butter one side of each slice and place buttered side up in the dish.

In a bowl, combine the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, onion, and mayonnaise.

Spread the seafood mixture over the bread. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the seafood.

Trim the remaining 6 slices of bread.

Butter one side and place in dish buttered side down.

In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk or half-and-half, mustard, and pepper.

Pour evenly over the bread dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or puffed and lightly browned.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Broccoli Oven Omelet (Serves 4-6)

9 eggs

10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy.

Stir in broccoli, onion, 1/4 cup Parmesan, milk, salt, basil, and garlic powder.

Pour into greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

Arrange tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Serve.

Salami and Eggs (Serves 6)

6 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups milk

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 ounces grated Fontina or provolone cheese

8 ounces salami, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

4 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Sprinkle the inside of the pan with some of the Parmesan cheese and set aside.

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.

Add the flour and stir to blend well. Cook the mixture 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add the milk and whisk. Return to heat and continue to stir until smooth and thickened.

Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt, pepper, cheeses, and salami.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until they are well incorporated.

Pour into the prepared loaf pan and bake 60-70 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Let cool 10 minutes, unmold on a serving dish, and cut into slices.

Vegetable and Pasta Frittata (Serves 4-6)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped zucchini

1/3 cup chopped green pepper

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 large tomato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Pinch black pepper

1/2 cup cooked elbow macaroni (or any small pasta)

10 eggs, beaten

1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

Add zucchini, green pepper, and onion.

Cover skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped tomato, oregano, basil, pepper, and pasta.

Preheat broiler.

Pour eggs over mixture in skillet and cook over low heat about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese over top. Place under broiler about 2 minutes.

Loosen bottom and edges of frittata with a spatula and slide onto a serving dish.

Cut into wedges to serve.

Pepper and Egg Sandwiches (Serves 2)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup sliced green pepper

1/2 cup sliced red pepper

4 eggs, beaten

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 Italian-style sandwich rolls

4 thick slices mozzarella cheese

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic and sauté until lightly golden.

Add the peppers, cook 10-15 minutes until they begin to brown.

Cover skillet and cook 5 more minutes until they are tender.

In the meantime, preheat the broiler.

Add the eggs, salt and pepper to the skillet.

As the edges begin to set, turn the eggs to allow the uncooked portions to reach the bottom of the skillet.

Remove from heat when the eggs are done to your liking.

Cut the rolls lengthwise and place 2 slices of cheese on one half.

Place rolls under broiler and heat until cheese melts and begins to brown.

Remove rolls and fill each sandwich with peppers and eggs. Serve.

Recipes
Artichoke Quiche
Spinach Frittata
Seafood Strata
Broccoli Oven Omelet
Salami and Eggs
Vegetable and Pasta Frittata
Pepper and Eggs Sandwiches