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Mini Frittata Crostini

Mini Frittata Crostini

Make these appetizers even easier by making the crostini ahead of time.

grocery Prep: 20min
timer Cook: 20min
restaurant 36 servings

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
3/4 cup finely chopped zucchini
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion

Crostini

36 thin baguette slices (1/4-inch)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 cup chive & onion spreadable cream cheese

Directions

  • Heat oven to 375° F.
  • Brush both sides of bread slices lightly with olive oil; place in single layer on baking sheets.
  • Bake in 375°F oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Reduce oven setting to 350°F.
  • Coat 36 mini muffin cups (1-3/4 x 3/4-inch) with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Add cheese, zucchini, bell pepper and onion; mix well.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg mixture into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in 350°F oven until just set, [timer length=13]10 to 13 minutes[/timer].
  • Cool on wire rack [timer length=5]5 minutes[/timer]; remove from cups.
  • To serve, spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese on each crostini; top with a mini frittata.

Notes

Crostini can be toasted the day before; cool completely and store in airtight container. Pressed for time? Recipe can be made with purchased crostini. Mini muffin pans: If you don't have pans with 36 cups, bake frittatas in batches. Lighter Option: Recipe can be made with reduced-fat cheese, if desired. This recipe is a good source of protein and folate.
Photo and recipe provided by the American Egg Board.