Cast Iron Frittata of Caramelized Leeks, Herbs + Soft Goat's Cheese

"When it comes to cooking this frittata,I prefer this in a 10” cast iron skillet so it is nice and thick, as they are deep pans, but this amount will fit in a 12” as well. Simply adjust the baking time down as it will be thinner." - Sara

SERVINGS: 6 - 8 by Sara Forte of Sprouted Kitchen

Ingredients

10 extra large eggs
1/2 cup half and half
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 tsp Sea salt, plus pinch for pan
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
1 large or 2 medium leeks, halved, cleaned, and sliced into thin half moons.
1/3 cup well chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup well chopped chives
2 tablespoon thyme leaves
optional: sun dried tomatoes, chopped in half 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces soft goat cheese (optional, use all of the 6oz tub)
Hot sauce, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, and cayenne until well mixed (the color should be uniform). Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a 10” cast iron pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the leeks to the hot pan with oil and a pinch of salt and sauté. Turn the heat down a touch and continue to cook another 15 minutes until very well softened and reduced by half.
  4. Add the leeks into the egg mixture along with the parsley, chives and thyme and mix well. Optional: mix some of the goat cheese in with the egg)
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  6. Leave the cast iron on low heat. Melt the butter in the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom. Tip the egg mixture into the pan and cook until the edges barely begin to set — about 8 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top, drizzle it with olive oil and transfer it to the oven on the middle rack.
  8. Bake for 16-20 minutes until just barely set in the center. Be careful not to overcook. (It will continue to cook as it rests.) Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with some extra chopped herbs. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

From: https://www.electroluxappliances.com/live-love-lux/leeks-for-breakfast-lunch-or-dinner/