Game Day in Kentucky

Growing up in Kentucky, turn-ons include horse racing, bourbon, and Kentucky basketball. April in the Bluegrass is a playground for all three. CAT fans across the nation are in high-gear as our boys in blue head into the Final Four game this evening. 

For those who pre-gamed last night and woke up a little groggy, or those wanting a nice base for a full day of boozing, might want to get your game-day-face on with breakfast. Perhaps a frittata...and the best part is, you can throw in whatever turns you on...

My Game Day Starter: Frittata with tomatoes, spinach, onion, bacon, and Emmental cheese (Swiss)

10 large eggs

1/4 cup milk 

3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigina-Reggiano cheese

2-3 tablespoons chopped basil

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced (shallots)

2 roma tomatoes, diced

5-6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (ham/prosciutto/pancetta)

3 green onions, diced

2 cups spinach, wilted in bacon grease

4 ounces of Emmental cheese, cut into small cubes

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Parmigiano, basil, salt, and pepper. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or any ovenproof nonstick skillet), heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions (yellow) and cook over medium heat until softened. Stir in tomatoes, wilted spinach, green onions, and bacon until warm (3-4 minutes). Add the egg-mixture. Once the mixture begins to set (about 5 minutes), poke the Emmental cheese into the eggs. Bake the frittata until set (20 minutes). To loosen the sides and bottom, shake the skillet over high heat. Invert the frittata onto a plate and cool for 5 minutes. Cut and serve with toast. Serves 6-8 people.

If you really want to get a jump on the morning, have a Bloody Bull with your frittata:

Bloody Bull – 1 serving

2 oz vodka

4 oz tomato juice

2 oz beef bouillon

Dash of Worchester sauce

Salt (to taste)

Pepper (to taste)

Celery salt (to taste)

Dash of Tabasco sauce or pinch of horseradish (for a kick)

Lemon/lime/celery for garnish

Shake the ingredients that turn you on, and pour over ice. Garnish with lemon, lime, or celery. Cheers, and GO CATS!