PANCETTA, CHEVRE AND CHIVE EGG PUFF

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces diced pancetta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 4 ounces chevre (goat cheese) cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

 
In a medium skillet, cook the pancetta in melted butter for 5 minutes until crispy brown.  Set aside.  In a bowl, beat the eggs, half and half, flour, chives, goat cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.  Add the pancetta.  Mix well.  Spray a deep 8” x 8” baking pan with cooking spray.  Pour in the egg mixture, sprinkle on the cheddar cheese and bake in preheated 375° oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed.  Remove from oven, cool slightly.  Serves 4-6.