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Canadian Bacon and Potato Frittata
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Canadian Bacon and Potato Frittata

Create a lively little fruit combo of fresh orange segments, kiwifruit and strawberries to go on the side. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:35 min
Start to Finish:35 min
makes:4 servings

1 1/2cups fat-free egg product
2tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chopped chives
2tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk
1/4teaspoon salt
1/8teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8teaspoon pepper
1/4cup chopped red or green bell pepper
2cups refrigerated southern-style hash brown potatoes
1/2cup coarsely chopped Canadian bacon or cooked ham
2tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1.In medium bowl, beat egg product, chives, milk, salt, thyme and pepper; set aside.
2.Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add bell pepper; cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes begin to brown. Stir in Canadian bacon; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
3.Add egg mixture to skillet. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 6 to 9 minutes, lifting edges occasionally to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet, until set.
4.Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 630mg; Total Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 17Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables

 
 
 
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