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Quiche Lorraine Style Frittata

A simple breakfast or light lunch dish, this delicious frittata is inspired by the flavours of a Quiche Lorraine but without the added complication of pastry. A great dish to make if you want to use up leftover new potatoes or bacon or to make when the cupboards are nearly bare and you are just down to a few basics!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 287 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 250 g British gems (or other baby new potatoes)
  • 90 g lardons (or chopped up smoked bacon)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 50 g cheddar cheese (or gruyere), grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • small knob of butter
  • Parsley for Garnish optional
  • Side salad (or baked beans!) to serve with the frittata

Instructions

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  1. Start by cooking the whole new potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes – until they are just done. Drain and then chop into thick slices.
  2. Meanwhile fry up the lardons in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Tip out onto a plate but don’t wash up the pan yet!
  3. Next crack all the eggs into a jug, add half the cheese and some salt and pepper and mix together thoroughly with a fork.
  4. Put the frying pan back on the heat and add the sliced potato – cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Tip onto a plate.
  5. Now give the frying pan a quick wash and dry, then put it back over a medium heat and melt a small knob of butter. When the butter is foaming, turn the heat down and add the eggs. Set a timer for 5 minutes.
  6. While the egg is cooking in the pan, place the potato slices on top of the egg (some may sink – don’t worry that’s fine) and then scatter the lardons on top. Finally scatter over the remaining cheese.
  7. Next turn your grill up to high and when the timer goes, pop the frittata under the grill to brown – this should take about 3 minutes, but watch your frittata carefully, you don’t want it to burn!
  8. Finally, serve your frittata scattered with parsley and with a side salad…or baked beans, if you prefer!

Notes

  • Suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 287kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 273mg (91%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Potassium 411mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 482IU (10%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287

% Daily Value*

Calories 287kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 273mg 91%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Potassium 411mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 482IU 10%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.