Brat-tata
What do you get when a frittata and a bratwurst get together and make a delicious baby?
Brat-tata.
I’m not going to pretend that I didn’t laugh my head off for ten minutes after I thought of that little gem. I’m sure you all agree that it’s the clever-est (most clever?).
I love when leftovers actually turn into something creative and fun. After being inspired by Jen’s step-by-step fritatta post, I rummaged around in the fridge and found some leftover brats, onion, potato and tomato. After a quick saute, I covered them with an egg-and-milk mixture, let it set, then finished it with some cheese under the broiler. So good.
I usually think of frittatas as being more of a girly meal, but you can definitely pass this one off as legitimate man food. I don’t know many guys that would turn this one down.
Thanks, Jen, for the inspiration! Please go explore her blog- she’s the sweetest. And she’s from PA, which makes me love her all the more.
Brat-tata
serves 2-4
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium potato, chopped small
2 bratwursts, previously cooked or not, sliced on the diagonal
1 large tomato, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs
4 egg whites
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used mozzarella, but cheddar or gruyere would be yummy, too)
1. Preheat the broiler. In a medium skillet, saute onion, potato and bratwurst over medium heat until browned. Add tomato, cook down just slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg whites and milk together.
2. Pour egg-and-milk mixture over the brat mixture and give a quick stir. Cover and let set for 3-5 minutes, until egg is just set. Sprinkle with cheese and finish under the broiler for 2-5 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into slices and serve.
Hehe. You’re the cutest. Looks delish.
Awesome title for the dish and it looks quite tasty. 😉
Brats would definitely be a way I could convince my hubby that a Frittata was a “manly meal.” Great idea!