Mini Frittatas Ham and Cheese

 

3 tbsp melted butter
1/4 pound swiss cheese, finely chopped
1/4 pound ham steak or bacon, finely chopped
a splash of milk
3 tbsp snipped or chopped fresh chives
salt pepper
a drops hot sauce
8 large eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 375F.

Brush a 12 muffin tin liberally with the butter.  Divide the chopped cheese and ham evenly among the muffin cups.  Add the milk, chives salt, and pepper, and hot sauce to the eggs and fill the cups up to just below the rim with the egg mixture.  Bake the frittatas until golden and puffy, 10 to 12 minutes.  Remove to a plate with small spatula and serve.

Alternative fillings:  frozen broccoli and cheddar, bacon with gouda and sauted mushrooms