Basic Baked Frittata Recipe (Plus Variations!)

User Reviews

5

45 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 slices

  • Calories

    161 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Basic Baked Frittata Recipe (Plus Variations!)

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. 

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings

Basic Cheese Frittata

  • 6 large egg
  • 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 cheese shredded

Potato Frittata Add-Ins

  • 2 potato diced small, Yukon gold variety
  • 6 lices Bacon diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried

Bacon Frittata Add-ins

  • 6 lices Bacon diced
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Veggie Frittata Add-ins

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup broccoli floret frozen
  • 1/2 cup mushroom sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced

Instructions

Basic Frittata Mixture

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.  Add the shredded cheese and stir.
  3. Prepare add-ins following the instructions below, or come up with your own variations.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 10-inch nonstick oven safe skillet or 10-inch cast iron pan.
  5. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

Show Details
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%)

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.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5

45 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Tiramisu

Italian
5.0 (18 reviews)

Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Pasta

Italian
5.0 (108 reviews)

Yogurt Parfait

American with French influence
5.0 (15 reviews)

Breakfast Burrito

Mexican
5.0 (18 reviews)

Profiteroles

French, Italian
5.0 (9 reviews)

Easy Fruit Salad

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Italian
5.0 (78 reviews)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

American
5.0 (6 reviews)

Biscuits and Gravy

American
5.0 (18 reviews)

Italian Beef

Italian
5.0 (33 reviews)

Eggs Benedict

American
5.0 (18 reviews)