Loaded Baked Frittata Recipe (2024)

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Poto

Any chance I could double this to make for a crowd? And bake in a glass Pyrex baking dish? Will definitely try the original...never seem to have time for a decent breakfast and this sounds like the answer!

Laura

I find that the comments of a dish being overly salted is often due to not reading the recipe correctly. I say this respectfully. It's just that folks sometimes don't notice that the recipe calls for kosher salt, meaning the measurement is for coarse salt, not the typical fine kitchen salt.

Kara

I bake at 325 until frittata puffs up and middle is set (no brown). It's just my preference, but I find the egg texture to be more custardy this way, vs rubbery cooked at 325 vs 375/400 until brown as some recipes suggest. I love the versatility of a fritatta and make with whatever we have on hand for a quick dinner (leftover ham, potatoes, brussels sprouts, whatever cheeses and dairy is on hand). They are always delicious and make excellent leftovers for dinner, breakfast and lunch!

christian

Excellent! I used a cast iron skillet and chopped the spinach a bit to avoid 'clumps.' For me the eggs were fully set at 15 minutes - top wasn't browned much at that point, but I don't care about that and I don't want the eggs over cooked.

Ellen Hershey

A wonderful versatile recipe that was a hit today at our family brunch. I used onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchinis for the vegetable filling. I skipped the bacon and simply sautéed the veggies in olive oil. I did the veggie prep and cooking last night, so that this morning all I had to do was add the egg-milk mixture and the dollops of goat cheese before putting it in the oven. I’ll cook this often—delicious, low-stress, and a great way to use any veggies on hand.

E.S.

Frittatas are miracles. I toss in any vegetables I have around... dicing them and doing a quick saute to soften onions and peppers. Leftover Brussels sprouts chopped up are surprisingly good. Zucchini. Corn. Broccoli. I saute the veg, then dump in eight eggs I've scrambled with some half and half and seasoned with salt, pepper and celery seed, toss in some cheese (ranging from grated cheddar to luscious bits of goat cheese). Bake the whole mess in a 375 oven in the pan used for the veg. Yum.

LMK

Um, no. At least not in the Italian cookbooks I've used. There are many variations of frittatas. Marcella Hazan, whom I think most people would agree is a recognized "authority" on Italian cooking, has recipes for frittatas with Tomato Onion and Basil; Spaghetti ; Potato. Onion and Rosemary. She offers finishing in the oven as an option. Lidia Bastianich has frittatas made with ricotta; with tomato pepper and bread; with asparagus. I think those two cooks probably know their stuff

BERENICE

2) Then I put a well fitting lid on the skillet and let it all cook unil the frittata is set.If you want a browned top, then you can the put a serving plate over the skillet, flip it and slide the uncooked side into the pan to brown it. But usually, I just flip it before serving, so the browned bottom become the top.Really no need to turn on and heat the oven for this...

Andi

I left out the bacon, doubled the recipe and baked in a Corningware dish. So easy to make, and everyone loved it!

Joan

I made this with leftover peppers and onions from another night and added some sliced roasted baby potatoes—also leftover. Everything else remained the same. It cooked perfectly in the oven and released easily from my cast iron pan. So delicious! It’s a perfect meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner

Dan

I prepared it a day ahead and served it at room temperature for brunch. Everyone who tried it said that it was excellent.

gbclimber

Prepared this quite a few times, first followed the recipe and then varied it according to what’s growing in the garden, works real well with Swiss chard, kale etc, save the stems and sauté them with the onion. Parboil potatoes and add bite size pieces 2 minutes before the eggs go in, same goes for Kohlrabi, carrots or any other root veggie if you want to add a little heft. A pinch of pepper flakes makes it a bit more interesting. Great warmed up 2 or 3 days later (microwave very short time)

Eric Cohen

Really loved it as a sandwich between two pieces of buttered, multi-grain toast.

ozmtb

Prepared this for Christmas brunch—I chopped the veggies the night before. I used thinly sliced Brussels sprouts instead of spinach, mini sweet peppers and shallots. We really liked the outcome and will definitely serve this again.

Chuck

Thats why recipes are guides. You could have cut back on the salt

Tracy

This is a family favorite. We microwave potatoes, chop them up and throw them in which creates more solidity at the bottom.

trudy

Use less salt

Malphsand Squibbs

Made a leaner version by substituting Canadian bacon and a bit of olive oil for the pork belly bacon, skipped the goat cheese for taste and economy, same for the fresh spinach (used frozen, well squeezed). Used parmesan and queso fresco. A fine and quick workday meal for four or a dinner for two and breakfast or lunch thereafter.

Eliot Wessler

I don’t use milk. I saute vegs until carsmelized, then add eggs and cook over low heat until mostly set, then add parmesan, parsley and black pepper on top and then finish frittata under the broiler. Total cooking time is much shorter using broiler, plus the top is aleays nicely browned. My favorite ingredients are carsmelized onions, leftover pasta, and feta cheese, but I sometimes add sliced red peppers, rosemary ham, basil, etc. Delicious, pretty to look at, and idiot-proof.

Jay

Didn't have any peppers on hand so I substituted grape tomatoes, quartered. Also used half and half instead of milk but a bit less than 1/2 a cup. Otherwise, followed the recipe as written. Delicious! I might try adding garlic, mushrooms and experiment with some herbs/spices next time.

Alina

Uncomfortable amount of black pepper

GT

This is a great recipe. I use it to clean out my fridge. I add dribs and drabs of cooked veggies and clean out my veggie drawer, I have made it with ham, breakfast sausage as well as the bacon as directed in the recipe. I tend to use grated cheddar for the cheese instead of goat cheese. It is a great quick dinner or company breakfast.

Mary

Delicious solution to a quick dinner. I added a diced Italian sausage and grating of Parmesan. It was a tad bit salty to me, even using Diamond Kosher salt. I’d cut the salt in half and season as needed afterwards. Depending on your ingredients that you throw in, it could affect the saltiness. Otherwise, it solved my last minute polar freeze dinner dilemma!

Kat

Looked great but too wet. Waited 10 minutes before cutting. Cut peppers, cheese and spinach in 1/2.

me

Made with coconut bacon, probably better with real bacon. Not bad but not great either

S

Made exactly as written and it was delicious! The star of our brunch today, everyone commented on it multiple times. So easy to make!

Suz in Portland

Added thinly sliced mushrooms and eyeballed the goat cheese (went a bit heavy). So delicious. Four of us devoured most of it. Would be great with a potato side.

Silvio

I made a 1.5x version of this with a full dozen of eggs and it fit perfectly in a 12" cast iron pan, it took about 10 minutes longer to bake. Worked great for 5 adults and 3 kids. I used feta instead of goat cheese and added 4 cloves of garlic, it turned out fantastic! Big hit for brunch. Served with some nice multi grain toast.

geekybunny

I dislike bell peppers so made this with two (fresh) poblano peppers. Cooked the bacon slices fIrst, drained them on paper towels and then chopped them up. Wiped out the pan and used a little olive oil to cook the peppers snd onions etc. (not a big fan of bacon grease either). Made no other changes, it is delicious!

Lou

Delicious! I had a guest with special dietary needs, so I skipped onion and bacon and sauteed mushrooms and baby spinach, and it still had plenty of flavor - especially with the goat cheese! it came out of the oven perfectly browned. My guests devoured the entire thing! Served with a simple green salad. This frittata will become a staple in my house!

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Loaded Baked Frittata Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a quiche and a frittata? ›

Origin: Frittata is an Italian dish whereas quiche is a French dish. Crust: A quiche has crust while a frittata does not. Sometimes, quiche is baked without crust. Base Ingredients: While both frittatas and quiches are made with eggs, quiche is made with an egg custard, which also includes cream or milk.

What makes a frittata so different from an omelet? ›

That's because a frittata is essentially a custard filled with any vegetables, herbs, cheese, meat and even pasta of your choosing, that is then cooked in a frying pan. Whereas an omelet's filling is just sprinkled on top of the egg, the frittata's additions need to be mixed in with the egg and cream before cooking.

How does the frittata get its fluffy texture? ›

Dairy, like milk or cream, is a crucial component of frittatas. This is the ingredient that gives frittatas their signature creamy, fluffy texture. Without this important addition, frittatas cook up flatter and a bit more dense.

How do you know when baked 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.

Which is healthier quiche or frittata? ›

While often compared to quiche, a frittata is a healthier option because it doesn't have a crust. The benefits are a lot like those of an omelet. At home, you can pile on vegetables and control the amount of oil you use to make it even healthier.

What's healthier frittata or omelette? ›

But unlike omelets, egg frittatas can serve a family fast. And unlike most egg recipes, a four-serving frittata cooks all at once without any flipping or fuss. Plus, since there's no crust (like quiches), it makes it a healthier breakfast option.

What makes frittata spongy? ›

Use the right number of eggs: If you underfill or overfill your skillet, the texture of the frittata may be compromised. Thin frittatas easily overcook; thick ones may cook too long on the outer edges before the inside is set. That leaves you with an eggy, spongy dish.

What's another word for frittata? ›

You can think of a frittata as an Italian omelette.

What is the frittata formula? ›

The Frittata Formula

Frittatas are incredibly simple. For every six large eggs, you'll want to mix in ¼ cup of milk or cream, ¼ cup of cheese, and about 3 cups of meat or vegetables. The small amount of milk and cheese keeps the eggs soft and creamy and the meat and vegetables give you endless options.

Why did my frittata turn GREY? ›

The longer you cook an egg, the more likely it is to form a green coating on the yolk. Submerging an egg in ice water immediately stops the cooking. The green-gray color (and the whiff of sulfur smell that often accompanies it) comes from the reaction of iron in the egg yolk and sulfur in the egg white.

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 is the best pan for frittata? ›

Use a cast-iron skillet.

I like to use an enameled cast iron skillet, which does not require any pre-seasoning. If you don't have a skillet, go make this breakfast casserole recipe instead.

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.

Why is my frittata bland? ›

If you don't add seasoning to your frittata, it will end up tasting bland. Season your eggs with salt and pepper before putting them in the pan–a sprinkle of salt on top of the eggs before they bake will only flavor the top crust of the eggs, and not the whole dish.

What is the purpose of a frittata? ›

There are many different variations of frittata, which is popular as a breakfast or brunch dish because it's quick and easy to make. Vegetable frittata contains vegetables such as asparagus, spinach, or broccoli, that are usually precooked.

Is crustless quiche just an omelette? ›

A crustless quiche is quite simply baked eggs and literally anything else you want to throw in. Like so many of our classic heroes, the easy egg bake of a crustless quiche goes by many names: egg bake, egg casserole, oven omelet.

Is a frittata the same as a Spanish omelette? ›

Frittata can be made with virtually any set of veggies and eggs (spinach frittata is one I make often), while a Spanish omelette is made of: eggs, potatoes, onions, olive oil, and a dash of salt (I add a pinch of sweet paprika, but that is just my personal preference).

Why is quiche called Lorraine? ›

History. According to Larousse Gastronomique, quiches (sometimes spelled kiches) originated in the eastern French region Lorraine. The name may derive from the German Kuchen, a term used for similar dishes.

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