Recipe of the week - Broccoli Cheddar Frittata

Since this blog is all about saving money at the grocery store I thought it would be fun to put up a recipe every week that has a good amount of items from this week's circulars.  I hope you enjoy this new addition to the blog!
This week Eggland's Best Eggs were a steal at $0.99 a dozen with your coupon at A&P.  So here is a recipe that is all about eggs a frittata!  Thanks to some recipe browsing at Williams Sonoma I have adjusted their recipe for a Broccoli Cheddar Frittata.  I chose broccoli cheddar because broccoli is on sale at Shoprite for $0.99 a pound and Sargento shredded cheese is 4 for $10 at Stop and Shop or you can shred your own with a $1.99 block of Heluva Good Cheese from Shoprite.  If you buy two blocks then there is a $1 off coupon from a few weeks back. 

Broccoli Cheddar Frittata

1/2 lb of broccoli chopped

12 eggs lightly beaten

1 C of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 tsp of salt

1 tsp minced garlic

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees.  

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the baby broccoli and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the 3/4 tsp. salt and black pepper, to taste. Set aside.

In a deep saute pan over medium heat, warm 2 Tbs. of the olive oil.  Add the baby broccoli, garlic and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the egg mixture. Cook, using a rubber spatula to lift the cooked edges and allow the uncooked eggs to flow underneath, until the eggs are just beginning to set, about 8 minutes.

In a shallow saute pan over medium-low heat, warm the remaining 1 tsp. olive oil. Place the shallow pan upside down on top of the deep pan and flip the frittata into the shallow pan. Cook, covered, until the eggs are set, 7 to 8 minutes.  

Uncover the pan and sprinkle the frittata with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.  Place frittata in an oven safe pan and place in the oven for about 1 minute or until cheese melts.

This frittata can have a meat (make sure it is cooked first) added to it or other vegetables or seasonings.  It is a great way to use up leftovers from the week.  This frittata would cost about $2.48 when you count the eggs for $0.99, the 1/2 pound of broccoli for $0.49, and the cup of cheese for $1.  A cheap yet filling meal for your family.