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Pimiento Cheese Pasta Frittata

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Apr. 30, 2024
My inspiration for this pimento cheese pasta frittata was a combination of macaroni and cheese and pimiento dip. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and can be served for any meal. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington
Pimiento Cheese Pasta Frittata
Pimento Cheese Pasta Frittata Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature, divided
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons drained diced pimientos
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs, cream cheese and cream on high speed until blended. Beat in remaining 6 eggs, hot sauce and salt. Stir in cheddar cheese, pimientos and cooked pasta.
  2. In a 10-in. cast iron or oven-proof skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet with onion mixture. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, until edges start to bubble, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Bake until eggs are completely set, 18-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges. Serve with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 355 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 308mg cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.