5 from 454 votes
Best Frittata Recipe (Easy Oven Method)
This frittata bakes eggs combined with heavy cream, mozzarella, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and arugula for a tender, savory dish with a golden top. The oven method evenly sets the eggs while blending mild cheeses and fresh vegetables, making it suitable for breakfast or light meals. Butter coats the baking dish to prevent sticking, and fresh herbs garnish the finished dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 egg large
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato
- 1/2 cup bell pepper red, orange or yellow
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Whisk eggs, heavy cream and salt until you get a smooth and even texture. Set aside.
- Cut tomatoes in half. Chop bell peppers into small pieces.
- Melt butter and coat the sides of the baking dish with it. Spread vegetables and greens evenly on the bottom of the pan.
- Pour over the egg mixture. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Using a fork, distribute the cheese around a little to incorporate it into the eggs. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges and center are set and the top is golden. The internal temperature of the frittata should reach 160˚F on a thermometer.
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Notes
- For a 12-inch pan, increase eggs to 8 and heavy cream to ½ cup to maintain texture.
- Variety in cheeses such as feta, parmesan, cheddar, or brie can be used to customize flavor.
- Vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions work well; pre-cook potatoes before adding to the frittata.
- Leafy greens including spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and beet greens can be added.
- Adding crispy bacon bits introduces a salty, savory element.
- Herbs like parsley, chives, dill, or basil can be used fresh for garnish or flavor.
- Heavy cream creates the best texture, but half-and-half or whole milk can substitute with reduced quantity; sour cream or yogurt additions work for creaminess as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbs
3g
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
293mg
(98%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1824IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 3g | |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1824IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.