Easy SPAM Frittata
So, what is a frittata? It's an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche, with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables or pasta.
SPAM (food)
More than eight billion cans of SPAM® Products have been opened since its launch back in 1937
They may only be islands, but Hawaii and Guam go crazy for SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham.
In Aloha State more than 7 million SPAM® products are sold per year and Hawaii even hosts its own annual SPAM JAM® festival in Honolulu.
While in Guam an average of 16 SPAM® products are consumed by every person per year.
SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham is made from more than 90% prime shoulder pork and
ham.
In South Korea, SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham is considered a gourmet delicacy and is often given as a gift. Who knew?!You can find out more about SPAM and the different varieties available over at the SPAM website
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Easy Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
- 340g can SPAM chopped pork and ham - cut into 2cm cubes
- 7 large free-range eggs
- 4 tablespoons milk
- a few leftover cooked new potatoes - halved
- 6 baby plum tomatoes - halved
- 4 spring onions (scallions) - finely sliced
- 50g Cheddar cheese - grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to season
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the milk and the salt and pepper and mix well using a fork.
- Get yourself a nice big frying pan add in the cubes of SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham.
- Add the cooked potatoes along with a sprinkling of smoked paprika. Fry until golden and lightly browned.
- Now add the oil into the hot frying pan and pour in the egg mixture.
- Keep bringing the cooked egg and SPAM mixture into the centre of the pan and swirling the mixture around until the egg has formed a “pancake” but is still soft on the top.
- Make sure the SPAM and potatoes are evenly distributed
- Scatter on the tomatoes and spring onions. Top with the grated cheese and another sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Put it under a hot grill until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the egg is finished cooking.
- Cut the frittata into slices and serve hot straight from the pan and enjoy!
I won some spam a few years ago but I confess I didn't enjoy it. But I do love frittata!
ReplyDeleteI love a frittata for brunch! So easy to customise too.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your frittata, a great lunch idea!
ReplyDeleteThat looks colourful and fresh. I wouldn't think of something as appealing as this when I hear the word SPAM - great job!
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