Santa Fe Green Chile and Ham Frittata

Frittatas are what I usually make when I have a bunch of leftovers. For example, today I was cleaning out the fridge found a half bag of hash brown potatoes, some leftover ham and a jar of fire-roasted salsa a friend brought over on Saturday.  I added a can of diced green chilies and used the salsa as a topping and had a great lunch.

You really don't even need a recipe. Just heat up about 3 cups of leftover meat and/or veggies, add 4 beaten eggs, a few spices and you're all set.

So, what kind of frittata can you make from your leftovers?

 

Santa Fe Green Chile and Ham Frittata

2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 cup diced smoked ham
1/2 to 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups salsa, preferably fire-roasted

In a well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet, prepare potatoes according to package directions. Reduce heat to medium and stir in ham, cumin and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. 

Whisk together eggs, chilies and soy sauce.  Pour over potato mixture and gently stir with a spatula about 2 minutes.  When eggs are about 2/3 cooked spread mixture evenly in pan.  Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs are set. 

Remove from pan and serve hot or at room temperature with salsa. 

Serves 4 to 6