Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch ovenproof omelet pan over medium-low heat.
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Butter
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Frying Pan
4
Add the potatoes and fry them until cooked through, turning often, about 10 to 15 minutes. Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a small dish in the microwave.
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Potato
Butter
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Microwave
5
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, then stir in the ricotta, Gruyere, melted butter, salt, pepper, and basil.
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Gruyere
Ricotta Cheese
Butter
Pepper
Basil
Egg
Salt
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Whisk
6
Sprinkle on the flour and baking powder and stir into the egg mixture.
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Baking Powder
All Purpose Flour
Egg
7
Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and place the pan in the center of the oven.
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Potato
Egg
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Oven
Frying Pan
8
Bake the frittata until it is browned and puffed, 50 minutes to 1 hour. It will be rounded and firm in the middle and a knife inserted in the frittata should come out clean.