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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. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: Italian

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
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  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

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

% 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.