Ham and Chive Mini Frittatas

Total time: 35 minutes
       These Frittatas look like cupcakes but are actually fluffy eggs, mixed with small bits of anything savory. These have a bit of ham, some cheese and lots of fresh herbs. They can be served, hot, warm or cold and are great to do ahead for a party or, in summer, a picnic.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup diced ham, about 2oz (60gr)
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) shredded cheese
• 2 tbs snipped chives, fresh or dried
• butter or cooking spray
• 6 cherry tomatoes for garnish 

 Instructions:

• Cut ham into small pieces. 
• *Butter or spray a nonstick muffin (tartlet) pan, one that holds 6.  I know it sounds redundant to butter a nonstick pan but these will stick if you don't. 
• Divide the cheese, ham and chives evenly between the cups.
• Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk well. 
• Using a ladle or spoon divide mixture evenly between the cups. 
• Bake at 400F (200C) for 12 - 15 minutes or until set. 
• Remove from oven. Frittatas will puff up considerably and then fall a bit. 
• Allow to cool 5 - 10 minutes before removing from pan; they will start to come away from the sides of the pan as they fall making them easier to get out. 
• Serve with sliced cherry tomatoes, warm or at room temperature.

*Note:  if your muffin pan is silicone you do not need to butter it.