Basic Baked Frittata Recipe (Plus Variations!)
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Basic Baked Frittata Recipe (Plus Variations!)
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The frittata is a classic breakfast favorite that’s perfect for serving at everything from everyday breakfasts to holidays to special occasion breakfasts or brunches. This recipe features a basic cheese frittata recipe along with three variations. You can customize any of the variations or mix and match your favorite add-ins to create your own custom versions.
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Ingredients
Basic Cheese Frittata
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups Add-ins (see options below or create your own!)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Potato Frittata Add-Ins
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes diced small
- 6 lices Bacon diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Bacon Frittata Add-ins
- 6 lices Bacon diced
- 1/2 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
Veggie Frittata Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup frozen broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
Basic Frittata Mixture
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Add the shredded cheese and stir.
- Prepare add-ins following the instructions below, or come up with your own variations.
- Pour the mixture into a 10-inch nonstick oven safe skillet or 10-inch cast iron pan.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are set in the center and no longer jiggle.
Potato Frittata
- Place your skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon to skillet along with diced potatoes. Saute until bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Add in minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more, until fragrant. Pour in basic frittata mixture to cover and stir in thyme and 1 cup shredded Gruyere as your cheese option.
Bacon Frittata
- Place your skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon to skillet and sauté until cooked through and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Add in tomatoes and spinach and sauté just until spinach begins to wile, about 1 minute. Pour in basic frittata mixture and stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar, monterey jack, or mozzarella cheese.
Veggie Frittata
- Heat olive oil in skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion. Sauté until vegetables are tender crisp, 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Pour in basic frittata mixture and stir in 1 cup shredded pepper jack, mozzarella, or provolone cheese.
Notes
- If you’re using a 12-inch skillet, double the recipe and add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.
- Provided nutritional information is based on one slice (of 6) of the basic cheese frittata.
- If you’re using a 12-inch skillet, double the recipe and add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.
- Provided nutritional information is based on one slice (of 6) of the basic cheese frittata.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
212mg
(71%)
Sodium
385mg
(16%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
542IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 542IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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