Name: Ham and Cheddar Frittata Squares Recipe with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 10 Egglands Best Eggs; 1/3 cup half and half; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups diced ham; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 TBSP olive oil; 3 to 4 TBSP fresh herbs, finely minced; salt and pepper to taste

Ham and Cheddar Frittata Squares Recipe with Fresh Herbs

This Ham and Cheddar Frittata Squares Recipe has been sponsored by Eggland’s Best, however, all opinions expressed here are my own.

There are certain flavors that I love putting together. Peanut butter and chocolate (obviously!), lemon and blueberries, and my all time favorite is ham and cheddar cheese. With an absolute abundance of fresh herbs in the garden right now, I decided to whip up a ham and cheddar frittata recipe with fresh herbs. However, instead of doing a traditional frittata, I cooked it in an 11 x 7 pan in the oven which made it incredibly fast and easy. I am all about fast and easy! Keep reading for the recipe as well as some great info about an Eggland’s Best Eggs food photography contest and giveaway that you may want to enter!

A lot of the frittata recipes I see contain onions and vegetables. That’s great, however, I find that those ingredients tend to make my final results a bit too ‘wet’ for my liking. The fresh herbs, however, give this frittata squares recipe lots of flavor and a dash of color without adding to the moisture level of the final dish.

The types of herbs you choose to add to your frittata are totally up to you. I have been planting and pruning herbs like crazy for the last few weeks. They absolutely LOVE the cool spring temperatures and I have already dehydrated several batches to save for use this winter. If you are a foodie, you really need to start growing your own herbs. It will save you a ton of money at the grocery store and the flavor is so much better than the dried stuff!

I used a glass 11 x 7-inch pan to cook this frittata squares recipe. It was the perfect size but if you don’t have one, you will have to play around with cooking times for a different size pan. Basically, you want your frittata to be starting to brown on top and the center should not be jiggly anymore. Once it is set and golden brown, you know it is cooked through. I chose to line mine with parchment paper to make sure it came out nicely but as long as you grease the pan, I don’t think you need the paper.

About Eggland’s Best Eggs:

I am very picky about the eggs than I buy and Eggland’s Best is on my list of ‘these are awesome eggs’! Compared to traditional eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain five times more vitamin D, 25 percent less saturated fat, more than double the Omega-3s, ten times more vitamin E, and three times more vitamin B12. The feed they give their hens contains healthy grains, canola oil and a wholesome supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and Vitamin E. You can see when you crack them that Eggland’s Best eggs have stronger shells than ordinary eggs. This helps them stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs.

Eggland’s Best “Foodtography” Contest:

Eggland’s Best is searching for the most passionate egg fan, who also happens to have an eye for taking beautiful photos of their delicious Eggland’s Best dishes! Show us how you celebrate the only egg that provides better taste, better nutrition and better quality for the past 25 years! Submit your Eggland’s Best foodie photos by April 12, 2017 for a chance to win $5,000! All dish creations must include at least two whole Eggland’s Best eggs.

Visit www.egglandsbest.com/foodtography from February 16th to April 12th, 2017 and submit two mouthwatering foodie photos of your dish that includes at least two whole Eggland’s Best eggs into one of four categories mentioned below. You may submit up to two photos in each of the four categories: Brunch, Appetizer, Main course, and Dessert
Prizing:
–          (1) Grand Prize Winner: $5,000 and a year’s supply of Eggland’s Best eggs
–          (4) Finalist Winners: $1,000 and a year’s supply of Eggland’s Best eggs
–          (20) Semi-finalist Winners: A year’s supply of Eggland’s Best eggs
You can visit the Eggland’s Best website to find more information and official rules about the 2017 Eggland’s Best Foodtography Contest: http://www.egglandsbest.com/foodtography