Baked Rice Frittata

Name: Baked Rice Frittata
Yield: serves 6 or more
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soft butter; 1/4 cup or so fine dry bread crumbs; 5 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups Italian short-grain rice, such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano; 2 teaspoons (plus a pinch) kosher salt; 8 large eggs, separated; 1 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 cups finely chopped scallions; A 12-inch-diameter heavy skillet, preferably well-seasoned cast iron; a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, about 3-quart capacity; a sturdy wire whisk; an electric mixer, handheld or freestanding, with whisk attachment

December 9, 2011

This tasty frittata has a particularly pleasing texture, light and luscious like a soufflé on the inside, with lots of crust outside, especially when baked in a heavy cast-iron skillet. It’s an excellent brunch or lunch dish, served either warm or, if you want to make it ahead, at room temperature. And this lends itself to many tasty variations: simply fold into the rice mixture a cup or more of sautéed onions and peppers, cooked crumbled sausage, or cubes of Taleggio, before incorporating the whipped egg whites.

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