Italian Breakfast Frittata Recipe
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Italian Breakfast Frittata Recipe
Description
The Italian Breakfast Frittata Recipe starts by sautéing diced onions and sliced mushrooms in oil until tender and lightly browned. Bread cubes, cooked bacon pieces, and shredded cheddar cheese are then evenly layered over the vegetables in an oven-safe skillet. In a separate bowl, eggs are whisked with heavy cream, salt, and pepper to create a custard mixture that is poured gently over the layered ingredients.
After cooking briefly on the stove to start the egg setting around the edges, the skillet is transferred to a preheated oven to bake until the frittata is fully cooked and set, about 10 minutes. This produces a rich, creamy texture from the eggs and cream, mingling with savory bacon, melted cheese, and earthy mushrooms. The bread cubes soak up some of the moisture, creating a satisfying bite with some density.
Once baked, the frittata is best served warm and can be enjoyed plain or with additional toppings such as fresh herbs or a side of fruit. It’s a substantial breakfast option that combines protein, dairy, and vegetables in one dish. The method allows for variations by swapping out vegetables or meats according to preference.
Ingredients
- 6 egg large
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ onion cubed
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Bacon cut into small pieces, cooked
- ½ cup bread cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and mushrooms. Cook for about 4 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- Add the bread cubes, bacon, and cheese on top, and distribute evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese. Cook for about 2 minutes until you see the egg mixture at the edges of the pan start to set.
- Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 458IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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