Pimiento Cheese Pasta Frittata

Name: Pimiento Cheese Pasta Frittata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

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.