Charcuterie Frittata

Charcuterie Frittata

At the moment, after receiving a big delivery from Italy and going a bit too wild at a farmers market, my fridge is full of all types of meat! I have Salami from Brescia, Calabrian Nduja, Prosciutto di Parma and Kerry Chorizo (I know, I couldn't believe it either!) along with the usual Bacon, Beef and Chicken. I have become a big fan of all types of charcuterie lately and decided to bring a few together with the greatest ingredient known to man....eggs!!

Obviously not everyone will have different types of cold cuts available but try to mix at least a couple and where possible try to buy Salami/Chorizo whole or as a piece rather than pre-sliced, the difference in flavour is incredible! I used a mix of Salami, Chorizo and Nduja (spreadable, spicy salami) here which balanced extremely well with the Nduja adding a sizable kick in terms of heat. If you dont have Nduja but want some spice, add some chilli with the onion and proceed as normal. I used green beans in this recipe as its all I had in the fridge but I wouldnt change it now, they add a great texture and keep their crunch as are only cooked for 2 minutes. The little chunks of Cheese are like hidden gems in the Frittata and again try to use different types. Cheddar should be easy to find and if you can't get Pecorino sub in some Parmesan instead.


Serves 2

1tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
60g mixed Charcuterie (finely chopped) [I used Salami, Chorizo and Nduja]
1/2 Red Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 Red Chilli (finely chopped) [optional, not needed if using Nduja)
80g Green Beans (cut into 1cm lengths)
6 Eggs (beaten well)
20g mixed Cheese (cut into small chunks) [I used an Irish Farmhouse Cheddar and Pecorino Romano]
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

1. Heat the Oil over a medium heat and add the Charcuterie, cook for 5-6 minutes allowing the juices to come out and flavour the oil. Add the Onion and Chilli (if using), season lightly and cook for another 5-6 minutes until soft. Add the Green Beans and Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring all the time.

2. Add the Cheese to the beaten Eggs and season lightly. Add to the pan and stir well to ensure an even spread of filling and cheese. Continue to stir for approx 1 minute until you see the first signs of the egg setting. Cover with foil or a lid and let cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Turn out and cut into 8 Pizza style slices. Enjoy!