Hot or Cold Vegetable Frittata

Not your typical zucchini quiche. This fantastic medley of fresh veggies may be served either hot or cold. You can even cut it into small pieces and serve as finger food!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup half-and-half cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
• 1 ½ cups chopped zucchini
• 4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and cream. Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bread cubes and sauteed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and pour into prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until center is set. Serve hot or cold.