Easy Frittata Recipe (2024)

This baked frittata recipe is easy to make with fresh ingredients!

Eggs, bacon, a handful of veggies, and plenty of cheese combine to make a hearty breakfast!

It’s quick and easy, and makes a great breakfast, brunch or dinner!

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What is a Frittata?

A frittata is an egg dish that can be filled with any combination of meat, veggies, or cheese. It’s generally added to a hot skillet or cast iron pan on the stove-top and finished in the oven.

  • With minimal prep and cleanup, this dish is easy to make and uses just one skillet.
  • Budget-friendly clean out the fridge and use leftovers from potatoes or pasta to meat and veggies.
  • This frittata recipe reheats well, so make it on the weekend and reheat it for breakfast throughout the week.
  • Serve cold for a light lunch or warm alongside a salad and drinks for a delicious meal.

Frittata Vs Quiche

Both are made with the same basic ingredients, but unlike quiche, a frittata recipe doesn’t have a crust, and it has a different ratio of dairy to eggs.

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Ingredients And Variations

Meat – Aside from eggs, other proteins like diced ham, bacon bits, Italian sausage, and salmon can be used in a frittata. For a lighter dish, use fewer yolks and more whites.

Potatoes – Potatoes like diced hashbrowns are good choices. Leftover cold pasta is a great addition and can be used in place of potatoes.

Vegetables – Any veggie goes! Red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, asparagus, baby spinach, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes are great options. Use what you have.

Cheese – I love the flavor of cheddar, but much like the other ingredients, almost any shredded cheese is perfect. Try shredded goat cheese, mozzarella, swiss cheese, or even a sprinkle of feta cheese crumbles.

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How to Make a Frittata

  1. Saute veggies in an oven-safe pan until tender, and then add potatoes.
  2. Whisk eggs, cream, and seasonings in a bowl, and stir in bacon and green onion.
  3. Pour the custard mixture into the skillet and top with shredded cheese and fresh herbs.
  4. Bake (per recipe below) until the frittata is just set. Broil a minute or two for a nice golden top.

Tips for the Best Frittata

  • Set eggs out about 20 minutes before whisking them – this helps them loosen up faster and incorporate more air, making for a fluffier frittata.
  • Be sure the vegetables are cooked so they don’t release water into the frittata.
  • Keep leftover frittata in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave.
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This easy Frittata recipe makes a super flavorful breakfast dish loaded with eggs, veggies, cheese, & bacon!

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Author Holly Nilsson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, etc
  • 1 ½ cups cooked potatoes or hash browns, or leftover pasta
  • 8 eggs
  • ¼ cup light cream
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon cooked, chopped, or ½ cup diced ham
  • 2 green onions sliced, or chives
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, or basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • In an 8-inch skillet or cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in potatoes/hashbrowns and cook an additional 5 minutes (pasta can be added but doesn't need to be cooked). Sprinkle bacon and green onion overtop.

  • In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, cream, dry mustard, and seasonings. Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients int he skillet and sprinkle with cheese and fresh herbs.

  • Bake 14-16 minutes or until eggs are set. Broil 1-2 minutes.

  • Remove from the oven and cool 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

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Notes

  • Ensure veggies and meats are pre-cooked.
  • No cooked potatoes on hand? Use leftover pasta or premade hashbrowns. You can also shred raw potatoes and fry in oil for about 5-8 minutes, before adding other veggies.
  • You can use heavy cream or whole milk in place of light cream.
  • Watch cooking times carefully. When it comes to a frittata, light and just set is best. The eggs will continue to cook as it rests.
  • If you need to firm up the top of the eggs, broil for a couple of minutes before serving (be sure not to overcook).
  • Frittata reheats well and makes great sandwiches on toast!

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 405 | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 253mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2109IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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FAQs

What is the frittata formula? ›

Easy Formula For a Frittata

6 eggs. 1/4 cup heavy cream. 1 cup cheese. 2 cups veggies and/or meat.

What is the best pan for frittata? ›

The best choice for making frittatas, cast iron skillets can safely go from stovetop to oven, and they conduct heat well and evenly. Seasoning a cast-iron pan gives it a non-stick quality, so a well-seasoned skillet will result in the easiest slicing & serving.

When determining how many eggs to use in a frittata generally? ›

Explanation: When determining how many eggs to use in a frittata, generally 2 eggs per person is sufficient. In the context of recipes and cooking, the number of eggs required will often depend on the scale or size of the meal being prepared.

Do you put milk in frittata? ›

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 making a frittata, which ingredient should be pre-cooked prior to adding it to the egg mixture? ›

Tough vegetables like potatoes, squash and onions need to be pre-cooked since they will not have time enough to soften before the eggs are done. Raw meats such as bacon and sausage also need more time and heat to cook through safely, so get them prepped before your other ingredients.

What makes a frittata rise? ›

Milk or cream is the essential ingredient that will make your frittata rise. Cooked without either milk or cream, the frittata will be flatter and less puffy.

What cheese is best for frittata? ›

Now for the fun part. Frittatas are so versatile and forgiving that you can mix and match different toppings and ingredients to get your perfect breakfast. Cheese: You really can't go wrong here. Goat, feta, mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar (sharp cheddar is a favorite), and brie work great.

How do you keep frittata from burning on the bottom? ›

Too much time on the stovetop, or too high of a flame, and the frittata will easily get too much color or burn on the bottom. Follow this tip: Cook the frittata on the stovetop, keeping the heat at medium-low to low, just until the edges have set, which takes about a few minutes.

How do you keep frittata from going flat? ›

When dealing with serving frittatas at room temperature or chilled, make sure that you let it cool slowly -- you need to make sure that the proteins get a chance to set up before the air bubbles shrink significantly.

How to tell if a frittata is done? ›

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.

What is the frittata ratio to memorize? ›

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.

How to stop frittata sticking? ›

Add olive oil to grease – this will stop frittata from sticking. Add frittata mixture to the pan.

Do you flip a frittata? ›

Pre-seasoning the eggs with salt helps them retain moisture during cooking. Cooking the vegetables in batches gives us more control over their texture. Keeping the cheese in large chunks gives us oozy pockets in the frittata. Flipping the frittata ensures a creamy, dense center.

Should a frittata jiggle? ›

Keep an eye on your frittata while it's in the oven.

Bake until the eggs are puffed and opaque, and the center of the frittata jiggles just a bit when you give it a gentle shimmy.

What goes well with frittata? ›

Classic sides for a frittata include a fresh green salad, fruit salad, crispy potatoes and/or some fresh bread, scones or toast. Bacon, ham or sausage are also popular side dishes. In Italy and Spain, frittata is often cooled to room temperature and served as a snack or antipasti.

What is the formula for quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

What is the egg hatching formula? ›

A clear explanation of some of the ways of calculating egg hatchability by Gerd de Lange of Pas Reform. Hatchability is commonly used to evaluate hatchery (and breeder flock) performance. Simply said, percentage hatchability = (number of chicks/number of hatching eggs) × 100.

What is the Neooxy egg formula? ›

DESCRIPTION: Neo-Oxy Egg Formula wsp is a highly effective combination of broad-spectrum antibiotics and vitamins. Oxytetracycline belongs to the group of tetracyclines and acts bacteriostatic against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria like Bordetella, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, E.

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