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I was at the local health food restaurant the other day and I saw their sign that read, “Frittata of the Day.” I knew a frittata was some egg dish, but I didn’t really know anything else about it, so I decided to look it up. According to Wikipedia, a frittata is slightly different than an omelette.

A frittata is a type of Italian omelette that frequently features fillings such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Like a traditional French omelette, a frittata is prepared in a skillet. However, whereas an omelette is cooked on a stovetop and served folded, a frittata is first partially cooked on a stovetop but then finished under the grill (broiler) and served open-faced.

So all those years when I thought I was making an omelette, yeah, I was making an omelette. A frittata has an extra step in the broiler to brown the top. I love omelettes because they are so easy to make. Here’s my easiest recipe:

Ham and Cheese Omelette:

Ingredients:

• One egg
• 1 ounce of chopped ham (you can buy pre-chopped in the meat section)
• 1 ounce of cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Non-stick spray

Directions:

• Spray a pan with non-stick spray.
• Break the egg into the pan, add ham, salt and pepper.
• Mix vigorously with a fork.
• Sprinkle cheese on top. Do not mix again after this step.
• Turn the burner on Medium heat, cover and cook for three to five minutes.
• When the omelette looks like the picture, carefully fold it in half and serve.

Calories: approximately 250
WW Points: 5