egg frittata
A classic egg frittata is an open-faced omelet made with various vegetables, seasonings, herbs, sometimes bacon, sausage, or ham, and shredded cheese like cheddar and Monterey jack. Frittatas quickly come together and are always a welcome sight on the breakfast or brunch table. A quick and tasty, easy egg frittata made with potatoes, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, red bell pepper, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. Cook up a tasty one today and enjoy all the health benefits of eggs, vegetables, and cheese.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 yellow potatoes, cut in small cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thick sliced
- 1 small zucchini, cut in small cubes
- 1/2 red pepper, cut in small dice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 10 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
How To Make egg frittata
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Step 2Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
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Step 3Add the potatoes and cook until they begin to brown, stirring a couple of times. As they begin to brown, start adding the onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Stagger them in the pan in that order every 1-2 minutes.
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Step 4Lower the heat and add the garlic, fresh thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
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Step 5In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whipping cream, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the frittata is lightly browned and puffy and the eggs are set.
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Step 6Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Category:
Eggs
Culture:
Italian
Keyword:
#Egg
Keyword:
#Frittata
Keyword:
#breakfast
Keyword:
#vegetable
Method:
Bake
Ingredient:
Eggs
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