Frittatas are an easy dish that taste delicious for any meal. The basics of making a frittata are always the same. Once you’ve made one, you use the same formula and choose ingredients depending on what you have on hand, or what flavors you like to combine. Simply sauté or warm up already cooked ingredients in an ovenproof pan, add eggs and seasoning, then stick in the oven to finish cooking.
Why we love frittatas:
- Delicious results without needing to know a lot of technique
- Quick to assemble and cook
- Prepare for any time of day: appetizers, breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner
- Flavorful way to add vegetables to kids’ diets
- Great vehicle for using leftover ingredients in your fridge
Basic Frittata Recipe
This basic recipe is adapted from How to Cook Without a Book, by Pam Anderson. You can adjust ingredient amounts to taste, but this is a good guideline for a frittata that serves four. Even if you don’t add additional cheese, a little Parmesan in the eggs adds great flavor.
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Filling ingredients (see ideas below)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced, optional
- 2 Tablespoons minced parsley or basil, optional
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat the oil in a 10- or 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Saute any ingredients that need to be cooked (vegetables, potatoes, or meats that need to be cooked through). Add minced garlic clove, if using, and sauté for about a minute longer.
3. Beat eggs with Parmesan, any other cheese you may want to use, fresh herbs, and salt and pepper.
4. Evenly distribute the ingredients already in the skillet by gently shaking the pan, then add the egg mixture. Leave undisturbed to cook a little around the edges, about 1 minute. Place the skillet in the oven, and bake until the eggs are puffed and set, 10 to 12 minutes.
Here are some great frittata combinations for a delicious meal:
- Ham, Asparagus, Potatoes, and Cheddar Cheese
- Sausage and Potatoes
- Basil, Gruyere, and Potatoes
- Spinach and Sausage
- Tomato and Goat Cheese
- Zucchini, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Mozzarella
- Chickpeas and Kale
Enjoy!
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