Yukon Gold Potato, Leek and Fromage Blanc Frittata

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Dede Sampson prepared this frittata for the Oliveto staff when she applied for a pastry position at the restaurant. This recipe gets its extra-creamy texture from fromage blanc, an extremely soft cow's-milk cheese with a sour cream-like tang. Sampson buys hers from San Francisco's Cowgirl Creamery. More Brunch Recipes

Yukon Gold Potato, Leek and Fromage Blanc Frittata
Photo: © Con Poulous
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Yield:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (3/4 pound)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 10 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup whole milk

  • 4 ounces fromage blanc or crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°. In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch dice.

  2. In a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet, melt the butter. Add the leeks and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and season with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs over the leeks and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Dollop the fromage blanc or sprinkle the feta cheese over the leeks and potatoes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the eggs are just set in the center, about 18 minutes. Slide the frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

Suggested Pairing

Buying local wine is easy when you live in the Bay Area. Napa Valley and Sonoma are nearby, and Livermore Valley is a mere 40 miles away. A moderately rich White Meritage (a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon) is ideal for this frittata.

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