Indulge in this Italian egg dish with its vibrant flavors of Pancetta (Italian style bacon) And Sweet Pepper Frittata With Queso Fresco a delicious mouth watering dish that perfectly balances savory, smoky, with a touch of creaminess.
The smoked pancetta adds a rich, salty note that complements the sweetness of the sautéed peppers, while the smoky heat of harissa seasoning elevates the dish to a whole new level.
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The crumbled queso fresco sprinkled on top brings a light and slightly tangy finish, tying the dish together with a subtle burst of fresh creaminess.
This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a satisfying, yet not overpowering, combination of flavors, making it a versatile and enjoyable option for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
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With its simple preparation this Pancetta And Sweet Pepper Frittata With Queso Fresco is a fantastic breakfast or any time dish to have in your cooking repertoire.
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Pancetta And Sweet Pepper Frittata With Queso Fresco
5 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded on small holes of box shedder
1 tablespoon butter, salted
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1/2 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed, minced
1 teaspoon Harissa seasoning (can use 1/2 teaspoon for less heat)
1/2 jalapeño, seeded, chopped
5 mini-red sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded, chopped
4 ounce package smoked pancetta, cooked, chopped
3/4 cup Mexican Queso fresco, crumbled
Fresh roughly chopped cilantro for serving (optional)
Turn oven broiler to High.
In a small measuring cup or bowl whisk eggs, heavy cream and sharp cheddar until well combined. Set aside.
Place a 10-inch oven proof nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and melt. As butter lightly sizzles, add olive oil.
Next add garlic, shallots and Harissa seasoning. Sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add chopped jalapeños, sweet pepper, and pancetta. Continue cooking until peppers are just beginning to soften, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and mix in with egg mixture. Set pan over medium heat and pour mixture into pan.
Make sure vegetable-meat mixture is set bread out evenly as possible. Let cook until til just set, about 7-8 minutes.
Top evenly with crumbled Queso fresco. Place oven proof nonstick skillet under broiler until cheese melts. Watch carefully so cheese doesn’t burn.
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I really love frittatas for morning meal. 🥘 Thsnks god reposting to your readership. 🤓👍🏼🍻
I love the heat in this dish!
Thanks. I love Harissa (African seasoning). Learned about it through 177 Milk Street.