Here’s the biggest secret to the fancy frittata that is an indispensable part of brunch menus: it’s incredibly easy to make! A frittata is the lazy cousin of an omelet. It’s chic enough for a quick dinner – just add a salad and you’re good to go – and it happens to be a perfect high protein meal. Plus, frittata recipes often contain more high-fiber vegetables than other egg dishes, making them a wonderfully filling and slimming-friendly breakfast option.
While there are several different ways to prepare a frittata, one classic is to put eggs in a hot skillet and raise the eggs while tilting the pan to cook them in the center. Once the bottom and center are just firm, the pan is tossed under a preheated grill until it is puffy and very lightly browned. Frittatas can then be turned over on a serving tray, sliced, and reheated if necessary.
As you will see from the following collection of recipes, there are no hard and fast rules for making the perfect frittata. Experiment with the whole egg to protein ratio and play with your favorite flavor combinations. And if you’re making breakfast for a crowd this holiday season, try 18 Cozy Sheet Pan Breakfast Recipes for Easy Weight Loss.
Jason Donnelly
This stunning frittata recipe is full of veggies and uses egg whites and whole eggs for maximum fluffiness. This recipe shows the classic frittata technique. Sautéed vegetables are topped with eggs and then the egg is raised until it is almost set. A short ride under the broiler will cause the eggs to puff and turn light brown all over the place.
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James Stefiuk
Your reliable hot air fryer makes a frittata with little to no oil in just a few minutes. You can eat this superfood-filled dish anytime.
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
This recipe shows the slightly longer, oven-baked version of the frittata. Smoky andouille sausage, sweet caramelized onion, and mushrooms make this a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Rebecca Firkser / Eat This, Not That!
This herb-filled frittata is based on the Persian dish Kuku Sabzi, which translates as cracked eggs and herbs. Unlike traditional Italian or American frittata, this dish uses eggs to bind the multitude of fresh herbs rather than being the focus of the dish.
Get our recipe for Kuku Sabzi.
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Waterbury Publications, Inc.
This recipe combines fresh spring vegetables, asparagus, peppers, and leeks, which are now available all year round. But feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables or flavorings.
Get our recipe for healthy spring vegetable frittata.
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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
This frittata recipe is flavorful and can be reheated just as well during the week as it did when you first made it. Roasted red peppers, arugula, prosciutto and creamy goat cheese can withstand the cooling.
Get our recipe for Easy Frittata with Rocket and Bell Pepper.
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Waterbury Publications, Inc.
Smoked salmon turns any dish into an instant brunch. Add some Boursin cheese and you have a hit. Forget the carby bagels and make this elegant dish the star of the morning.
Get our recipe for healthy frittata with smoked salmon and Boursin cheese.
Courtesy Ambitious cuisine
This simple recipe combines the healthy power of quinoa with eggs and whatever else you might find lying around. Keep these little muffin sheet frittatas in resealable bags and reheat them every morning.
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Courtesy A Healthy Slice of Life
Frittatas are perfect for hiding vegetables from your little ones. A case in point is spaghetti squash being swirled in this recipe. Prepare this easy-to-reheat dish in a large cast iron pan, then cool and reheat in the morning.
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Courtesy of the experienced mother
Cheddar and chives are a great combination. The difference between a crustless quiche and a frittata is how it is cooked, explains The Seasoned Mom. A crustless quiche is made entirely in the oven, while a frittata is cooked on the stove and then finished in the oven.
Get the recipe from The Seasoned Mom.
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Eat Birdseed Courtesy
Sweet potatoes and kale make this dish perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner. These two winter superfoods fill you up.
Get the recipe from Eating Bird Food.
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Courtesy how sweet eats
You know when you have those crispy pieces at the bottom of the potato chip bag but have nothing to do with them? This recipe solves that dilemma. While a potato chip frittata shouldn’t be your daily breakfast, it can be a fun way to spice things up for the kids.
Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats.
Courtesy Sassy Kitchen
Goat cheese and pesto are a heavenly combination. The creamy egg helps distribute those flavorful flavors. You can buy a great pesto if you don’t have time to make your own.
Get the recipe from Sassy Kitchen.
Courtesy Love & Olive Oil
The best thing about frittatas is the ability to adapt them to different vessels. Love & Olive Oil uses small baking molds to make individual soufflé-like frittatas. Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of Asiago cheese make up these spicy breakfast stars.
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Courtesy Cooking Classy
Cooking Classy takes the simple frittata and makes it even easier by skipping the stove and just baking the whole thing in the oven. The combination of bacon, tomato and Swiss is reminiscent of the classic quiche Lorraine.
Get the recipe from Cooking Classy.
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