Description
A healthy and flavorful frittata loaded with vegetables, cheese, and choice of bacon or vegetarian-friendly olive oil, baked to perfection for a satisfying breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
Bacon or Olive Oil
4 slices bacon (or 2 Tablespoons olive oil for vegetarian)
Vegetables
1/2 cup onion (diced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, etc.)
Egg Mixture
10 eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Set your oven to the specified temperature to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the frittata.
- Prepare egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with milk, sea salt, pepper, and paprika until thoroughly combined. Stir in the shredded cheese and set aside.
- Cook bacon and vegetables. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. If using olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add vegetables. Add the assorted vegetables to the skillet, cover, and cook until tender and the bacon is browned, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Combine egg mixture with cooked ingredients. Turn heat to medium, pour the egg and cheese mixture into the skillet, and quickly stir to evenly distribute the eggs among the bacon and vegetables.
- Cook on stovetop. Let it cook on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes until the edges start to set.
- Bake the frittata. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes until the top is lightly browned and set.
- Cool and serve. Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes (the frittata will puff up during baking), then slice and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use olive oil for sautéing vegetables.
- The frittata can be made ahead and reheated.
- Ensure the skillet is oven-safe; cast iron is ideal for even heating and oven use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
