Create a Perfect Frittata

Creating a delicious frittata is an art that blends simplicity with a touch of culinary patience, particularly when it's done on a budget. This basic recipe will guide you through creating a delightful frittata that's as easy on the wallet as it is on the palate.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Breakfast, Entree, Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: budget meal, dinner solution, frittata guide, simple recipe

Servings:

Calories: 6kcal

Ingredients

8 lg eggs
¼ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked meat (e.g., ham, sausage, bacon)
2 cups chopped vegetables (e.g., onion, spinach, mushroom, bell peppers)
1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, mozzarella, feta)
herbs and spices (e.g., garlic, basil,) to taste

Instructions

Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well mixed. This is your frittata base.
Cook the Filling: In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, cook meat over medium heat until beginning to brown; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté vegetables until soft but not mushy. Return cooked meat to the pan, add herbs or spices, and stir to combine.
Add the Egg Mixture: Gently pour the egg mixture over the fillings in the skillet. Shake the pan slightly to ensure an even spread and settle the mixture.
Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the egg mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until edges firm up but center remains slightly soft, about 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt.
Finsih Cooking: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until eggs are set and top is golden brown.

Notes

*The Nutritional Facts that have been calculated on this recipe are for the frittata base only, any additions to the base will need to be recalculated.

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