Mini Denver Omelet Frittatas With Poblano Relish And Crispy Hammy Croutons

Serves: 5

Hosea Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

30

Sweetness

49

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Canola Oil

2 cloves

Garlic

10 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Special equipment: a medium cast-iron skillet and four 5-inch cast-iron skillets For the poblano relish: Heat the oil in a medium skillet until it shimmers

2

Add the onion and cook for 1 minute (just to take rawness off but still keep it crisp)

3

Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with salt, and mash to a puree using the side of your knife blade

4

Add it to the onion along with the chiles

5

Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, to just heat through, about 1 minute

6

Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lime juice and cilantro

7

For the Denver omelet frittatas and crispy hammy croutons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

8

Place four 5-inch cast-iron skillets on a baking sheet and heat in the oven

9

Add the oil to a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat

10

Add the ham, sprinkle with pepper and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes

11

Remove to a plate lined with paper towels

12

Add the bread to the rendered fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes

13

Season with salt and pepper and transfer to another plate lined with paper towels

14

Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until very light and fluffy

15

Stir in the Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper

16

Stir in the cooked ham and a few tablespoons of the poblano relish

17

Carefully remove the baking sheet with the hot skillets from the oven and brush each with some softened butter

18

Quickly divide the egg mixture among the skillets, filling almost to the top, and immediately return to the oven

19

Cook until the eggs are puffy, lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 15 minutes

20

Top each frittata with more poblano relish and some hammy croutons

21

Garnish with cilantro