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

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!

Joe F.

Made this once with feta and the recommended amount of kosher salt. Way too salty. Made it again but cut the salt in half and it was perfect. Throw in a handful of cheddar for extra decadence.

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Loaded Baked Frittata Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep frittata fluffy? ›

Tips for Fluffy Eggs

Don't overcook! Overcooking eggs makes them rubbery. When you remove the Frittata from the oven, it will continue to cook, especially if you are using cast iron, which retains heat well. You do want it to be set and not liquidy, but keep this in mind so you keep the texture perfect.

Why is my frittata not cooking in the middle? ›

If the center is still liquid, you've got to cook longer. If it's almost set, cook the frittata a few more minutes, then remove it. As long as the frittata is still in the hot pan, it will continue to cook. That's why it's important to pull the dish from the oven as soon as it reaches that "set" stage.

How do I know when my 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.

How do you make a frittata not soggy? ›

If meat and vegetables figure into your frittata, cook them in the pan before you add your eggs—and I leave mine ever so slightly underdone. That way, they don't get soggy when they keep cooking in the oven (and I tend to like my vegetables with a little “bite” anyway, but it's a personal preference).

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.

How do restaurants get their eggs so fluffy? ›

Actually the secret in fine restaurants is to do what the French do - add water. The water will steam during the cooking process and add air. I didn't believe it at first, but was shocked at the results when I tried it. Just a about a tablespoon per egg is enough.

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.

Why is my frittata bland? ›

Here, we'll discuss these mistakes and how to fix them. You don't season the frittata. If you don't add seasoning to your frittata, it will end up tasting bland.

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

I keep a lower heat to try to keep the bottom from burning. I strongly suggest using a nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron pan (I LOVE this pan - crisps, frittatas, casseroles, the best)…or the whole thing can be baked in a well greased, oven-proof dish.

What size pan is best for frittata? ›

It's important to pull it from the oven before it's completely finished. The size of your pan is important- general rule of thumb- a 12 egg frittata should ideally be cooked in a 11-inch pan, a 6 egg frittata should be cooked in a 9-inch pan.

What is the frittata ratio to memorize? ›

The Frittata Ratio to Memorize

So how do you make a great frittata every time without always using a recipe? The answer is a ratio. For every six eggs, use 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 cup cheese, and 2 cups total of vegetables and/or meat.

Can you overcook frittata? ›

Don't overcook your frittata

For the creamiest frittata, don't overcook or you'll end up with dry spongy, rubbery, crumbly eggs! A perfect egg frittata should have a custard-like consistency.

What kind of pan is best for frittata? ›

Use a cast-iron skillet.

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.

Should 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.

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.

How do you keep frittata from going flat? ›

Forgetting to add milk or cream.

Without this important addition, frittatas cook up flatter and a bit more dense. Follow this tip: After whisking the eggs together, be sure to whisk in some milk or cream. As a rule of thumb, use 1/4 cup of dairy for every six eggs.

How do you keep eggs fluffy? ›

Add Moisture and Mix

Since dryness leads to dense, chewy eggs, this is a chance to boost your eggs with some extra moisture. Adding approximately 1 tablespoon of liquid per egg—milk or cream are delicious, but water works, too—will help create steam and keep the scrambled eggs moist.

How to prevent frittata from deflating? ›

Don't overdo it with the dairy

It can leave the dish soggy, keep it from holding its shape, and may even prevent your eggs from firming up entirely. To avoid falling into the "too much moisture" trap when prepping your next frittata, always completely drain any fresh ingredients before adding them to your pan.

Why did my frittata rise? ›

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. Add the milk or cream to the eggs and whisk them together until they are fluffy.

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