On days when a fast and simple breakfast is needed, abasic frittata recipe saves invaluable time (and delivers on a hearty helping of healthy veggies to boot!).Just prepare and stick in the oven while you get ready or shower, and it is ready by the time you are done. (Or try these ham and cheese muffin cups for another super-fast breakfast idea!)
Here are some reasons why frittatas should be in your lineup of go-to recipes!
One Frittata Recipe, Limitless Options
This recipe is very versatile and can be changed to fit your family’s tastes. You can use leftovers from the night before and pre-chop as you put them away to save extra time.
In fact, I feel bad even calling this a “recipe” since it is such a loose term, but I’ve made many variations of this:
A family favorite, a Caprese frittata with basil and tomato
Corned beef and cabbage oven frittata (with leftover corned beef and cabbage)
An Asian themed frittata with leftover vegetable fried “rice” and meat
A Tex-Mex themed frittata with leftover taco meat and toppings
A French version with brie, apple, and chicken
An Italian favorite with ricotta blended into the eggs and ham and cheese added
The Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata recipe featured in myWellness Mama Cookbook
Whatever your family enjoys, throw the leftovers into this recipe and call it a frittata! Using a frittata recipe as a vehicle for using up leftovers at breakfast, lunch, or dinner really helps out when filling in gaps in a meal plan or speeding up meal time on an unexpectedly busy night.
Easy One-Pan Meal Prep and Cleanup
Personally, I like to keep things straightforward and low-fuss in the kitchen and really try to cook in just one pan whenever I can. This frittata recipe dirties only one pan (which doubles as a serving pan), a cutting board, and a knife. Perfect!
It’s true that eggsare notorious for practically fusing to the pan and making for difficult cleanup, but these Extrema ceramic pans solved this issue for me.They go from stovetop to oven beautifully andmeet my standards for healthy cookware.
Kids Can Make This Frittata Recipe!
Most kids love to help in the kitchen especially when it’stheirproject.A frittata is something an older child could make on their own (with the proper instruction, of course!) and even express some creativity coming up with different versions.
In our house, the kids are getting old enough to pitch in and make most breakfast and lunch meals, which is a huge help and gives them some valuable life skills.You might eat a few questionable frittatas in the process, but with a little practice you’ll have some extra hands in the kitchen … and they’ll feel accomplished knowing how to make healthy meals on their own!
(If you’re at all nervous about chopping and knife skills, check out this great cooking course for kids that helped us along the way!)
Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe
A delicious and versatile way to serve up protein and veggies at any meal.
Other quick and easy breakfast ideas you might enjoy!
Chia Seed Pudding – Make ahead the night before, chill overnight, and serve in the morning with a side of fresh fruit.
Zucchini Fritters – Like a frittata, but in the form of a portable muffin/fritter with the addition of almond flour and parmesan cheese.
Chocolate Coconut Chia Bars – Need a jolt of energy in the morning? Make these ahead and refrigerate or freeze for a slightly sweet and chocolately treat that can easily be taken to-go.
What do you do for breakfast when you are short on time? Tell me below!
To dress up individual slices, top them with additional fresh herbs or serve with sliced avocado, dollops of lemony yogurt, or scoops of pesto, pico de gallo or tomatillo salsa. For a weeknight dinner, I like to serve my frittata with a kale salad and some good bread.
The food site also specifically recommends a properly seasoned cast iron skillet for this task. Not only will its all-metal construction make cooking in the oven a worry-free feat, but it will also add to the quality of the frittata.
Frittatas make great leftovers all week long for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks! Slice up the frittata then transfer it in a single layer to an airtight container or stack the slices with parchment paper in between. When properly stored, frittata is good for 3-4 days.
This also holds true for aromatics, like onions, and sturdy veggies, like raw potatoes. "They won't get much more tender once you add the beaten eggs," says Perry, "So cook them fully before combining everything." Don't be afraid of getting a little color on the vegetables: That's what makes them so delicious!
These vegetarian Frittatas are packed with spinach, tomatoes, onions and red bell peppers! With 5 grams of Protein, Gluten Free and only 70 Calories you'll start the day with a deliciously filling breakfast! Allergy Friendly: Gluten Free, Soy Free, Peanut & Tree Nut Free!
Adding a bit of dairy, whether it's cream or thick yogurt, is essential for getting the moisture and creaminess of the frittata just right. For every dozen eggs, use a half cup of dairy. It can be cream, whole milk, sour cream, yogurt, crème fraîche, even cottage cheese.
When cooking a frittata, it's always a good idea to add dairy, specifically whole milk. Dairy isn't absolutely required to make a frittata, but if you want an ideal creamy consistency, you should add it. If milk isn't your style, you can even add yogurt to your frittata recipe to thicken it.
As the frittata cooks, the air bubbles trapped in the egg whites heat up and inflate, causing the whole thing to puff up like a balloon. The puffiness doesn't last long—at least not the dramatic, over-the-lip-of-the-pan bit of it.
Cook the frittata in the oven just until the centre is no longer wobbly and the edges are golden-brown. If still unsure, place a knife into the centre of the frittata. If raw eggs run out, keep cooking. You want the eggs to be just set as the frittata will keep cooking while it's standing.
The egg to dairy ratio: If you are making a smaller frittata use 6 eggs and 1/4 cup of dairy, and if you are making a larger frittata use 12 eggs and 1/2 cup of dairy. You can use milk, sour cream, yogurt, milk kefir, or any other form of dairy you have on hand - just make sure it is full fat.
One other advantage of a baked frittata is that it can be made ahead, and individual squares can be reheated in the microwave for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. With eight servings from the pan, you have breakfast for the whole week!
Oven/Toaster Oven (recommended): Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove Frittata(s) from all packaging. Place Frittata(s) on a baking sheet and heat for approximately 18 minutes. Microwave: Heat in bag on high for approximately 45 seconds.
Heat muffin in bag on high for approximately 35 seconds. CAUTION: BAG WILL BE HOT! Microwave times are based on a 1000 watt oven and may vary due to wattage. DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS: Our muffins taste great at room temperature, just defrost muffin at room temp for 4 hours and enjoy!
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