Looking for a hearty egg dish for breakfast or brunch? This Easy Ham and Potato Frittata is the perfect way to use up leftover cooked potatoes (from a Sunday roast, maybe? Or leftover baked potatoes?) and ham. It goes together quickly, and is good hot or at room temperature.

This easy frittata is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables – just add them to the skillet before pouring the egg mixture over. You can vary the cheese, depending what you have around, and substitute green onions for the chives.
8 Servings

1/4 cup butter, divided
1 to 2 cups sliced cooked potatoes
salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 large onion, halved and sliced

1/2 pound lean ham, cut into small dice

8 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Topping, (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, or 2 teaspoon dried chives

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 12" non-stick skillet. Add the potato slices, and brown, adding a little salt and pepper.
3. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; add the onions and let them cook, stirring often, until they are golden and caramelized.
4. Stir the browned potatoes and ham cubes into the mixture and spread evenly in the pan.
5. Place the eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender; whizz on low speed (to eliminate too many bubbles) until blended. Pour over the potato/onion/ham mixture in the skillet. Let cook 2-3 minutes or until the egg mixture is set around the edges.
6. Sprinkle with the cheese and chives and place in the oven. Let the frittata cook until set in the middle, 20-30 minutes. Remove from the oven, let sit 10 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
7. Optional topping: Stir together the sour cream and chives; place a dollop on the top of each frittata wedges.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 Calories from Fat 230
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 68% Protein 21% Carb. 11%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 26 g
Saturated Fat 13 g
Cholesterol 278 mg
Sodium 708 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 18 g

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 0% Iron 8%