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Nutrition Facts

Calories 255
  Calories from Fat 155 (61%)
(26%)Total Fat 17g
(47%)Saturated Fat 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(74%)Cholesterol 223mg
(22%)Sodium 522mg
(7%)Potassium 238mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(36%)Protein 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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Fiesta Frittata

  • From: American Egg Board

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs

  • 8 oz low-fat cottage cheese

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided

  • 1 Tbs butter

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion

  • 1 tsp minced garlic

  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chile peppers, slightly drained

  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream, optional

  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa, optional

  • Cilantro sprigs, optional

Savory and delicious, this fiesta-inspired frittata is the perfect breakfast, lunch, or side-dish.

Directions

  • Beat eggs; add cottage cheese and 1 cup Mexican cheese, blend well; set aside. Melt butter in a 10-inch, non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, about 5–7 minutes. Add green chilies and stir to mix. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet; cook for 2–3 minutes or until mixture looks set around the rim.
  • Keep mixture in skillet and bake in 350°F oven until knife inserted in center of dish comes out clean or about 20–25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese and place under broiler for about 1 minute to brown and melt cheese.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with reduced-fat sour cream, salsa, and garnish with sprigs of cilantro, if desired.

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