Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Cheesy Frittata recipes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Italian Frittata to the hearty Spanish Tortilla de Patatas, each recipe offers a unique twist on this versatile dish. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy breakfast option or a satisfying brunch or lunch, our curated collection caters to your every craving. Discover the art of combining eggs, cheese, and an array of fillings to create a golden-brown masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
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CHEESY VEGETABLE FRITTATA
A simple side of fresh fruit makes a perfect refreshing counterpart to this cheesy, flavorful egg bake packed with veggies. My husband and I enjoy it just as much for late-night suppers as we do for brunch. Try swapping in your favorite egg substitute if you're cutting the fat in your diet.-Pauline Howard, Lago Vista, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased shallow 2-cup baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CHEESY CHORIZO FRITTATA
Crumbled chorizo sausage, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cheese add heat, flavor, and color to this delicious frittata.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook chorizo in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat until done, stirring frequently. Remove chorizo from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set chorizo aside. Add spinach to skillet; cook 2 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs and milk in medium bowl until blended; stir in 1 cup cheese. Add to ingredients in skillet; stir just until blended. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
CHEESY EGG POTATO AND HAM FRITTATA BRUNCH CASSEROLE
This makes a wonderful weekend brunch, I have made it many time in the past, it's very easy to make too! You can make this using cold cooked finely diced potatoes in place of hash browns, I have made this using leftover potatoes with great success! Feel free to add in green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, skiced mushrooms, or whatever you wish! The skillet cooking time will take slightly longer.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet; add in frozen shredded potatoes, both onions, cayenne pepper (if using) 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; cook for about 8-10 minutes or until just very lightly browned.
- Add in ham and cook for 3 minutes more, mixing occasionally with a wooden spoon or spatula; transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs with whipping cream, Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon seasoned salt then pour the egg mixture into the baking dish; toss with the potatoes.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with about 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; return to oven uncovered for another 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and eggs are set.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.9, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 388.6, Sodium 411.1, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 35.5
CHEESY BROCCOLI FRITTATA
Broccoli, carrot, onion, Cheddar and Parmesan make this a hearty--and delicious--Italian omelet.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs, milk, parsley, salt and pepper sauce until well blended; set aside.
- Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli, carrot and onion in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until eggs are set in center. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg
EASY CHEESY FRITTATA
This is from the Kraft Food & Family catalog. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 9x13 dish. I have also substituted spinach for the basil, excellent both ways.
Provided by kbksmama
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Beat eggs, egg whites and water in a medium bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
- Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the bacon and basil.
- Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 146.1, Sodium 147, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.7
CHEESY EGG WHITE FRITTATA WITH VEGETABLES AND BACON
I am a cheese lover, but I also like to eat well. I make this egg white frittata recipe for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No reason not to have bacon and eggs all day!
Provided by slattekm
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Frittata Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square metal baking dish.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes; break into bite-size pieces.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook cauliflower, bell pepper, and green onions in the hot butter until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Beat egg whites, water, oregano, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a mixing bowl until foamy. Stir in cooked bacon, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, tomato, and cooked cauliflower mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHEESY PEPPER AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, without stirring, until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir, then continue cooking until the liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the bell peppers and a pinch each of salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the peppers are softened and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir once or twice to combine; cook, without stirring, until the edges start setting, about 1 minute. Scatter the cheese curds and scallions on top, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the frittata is set and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the skillet, then invert or slide onto a cutting board. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CHEESY SHRIMP FRITTATA
Make and share this Cheesy Shrimp Frittata recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Spray a pie plate (or two ramekins) with cooking spray.
- Thinly slice (or dot) butter over bottom of pie plate.
- Place shrimp, feta, and green onions in plate.
- Beat eggs with dash of garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sour cream until well-combined. Pour over shrimp in pie plate.
- Top with crushed croutons, then Romano cheese.
- Bake at 325F for 20 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve with a salad, or sliced tomatoes.
CHEESY HASHBROWNS FRITTATA
Enjoy breakfast for dinner with this hearty and ultra-impressive frittata.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in hot water, butter, potatoes (from Hamburger Helper box) and bell pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted.
- Reduce heat to medium; press potato mixture evenly with back of spatula. Cook uncovered 6 minutes, without stirring, until liquid is absorbed.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt with whisk until well combined. Pour eggs over potatoes in skillet, stirring to evenly combine. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, gently lifting edges of cooked portions with spatula so that uncooked egg mixture can flow to bottom of skillet, until bottom is set and most of egg is cooked. Place skillet in oven.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are fully cooked.
- In medium bowl, mix milk and topping mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Cut frittata into wedges. Drizzle with topping mixture. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 285 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESY RICE AND ZUCCHINI FRITTATA
To me, frittatas are a perfect taste and texture combination. They're practically up there with all the other great comfort food, but with a tiny bit less guilt. This dish is relatively simple to whip up and a very satisfying addition to a brunch, luncheon, or dinner menu.
Provided by Christine Bauer
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine zucchini, cooked rice, Havarti, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Blend milk, egg yolks, Sriracha, salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl, then pour over the rice mixture and mix to combine.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold into the egg yolk-rice mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle panko across the top and continue to bake until browned and set, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 147.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 736.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
NIF'S EASY CHEESY HAM AND POTATO FRITTATA - 4 WW PTS.
I like to make frittatas with pasta or potatoes when I'm feeding a few of us and this is what I made this morning for brunch. This is one of the lighter ones, but you can use full fat ingredients if you want to. Just DON'T SKIP THE BAKING POWDER - you'll be surprised how fluffy this makes your eggs. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 1 frittata, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat in large nonstick ovenproof pan. Saute potato, ham and onion (not green onion yet) until potato is just tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk eggs, egg whites and baking powder until frothy and baking powder has dissolved. Add green onion to pan. Gently pour egg mixture into pan, covering the ham and veggie ingredients. Sprinkle cheese over top.
- Place pan, uncovered, in 375F preheated oven. Cook until egg has set, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 204.8, Sodium 288.7, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 16.9
CHEESY CHORIZO FRITTATA
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make It
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cook chorizo in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat until done, stirring frequently. Remove chorizo from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set chorizo aside. Add spinach to skillet; cook 2 min. or just until wilted, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs and milk in medium bowl until blended; stir in 1 cup cheese. Add to ingredients in skillet; stir just until blended. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 25 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
CHEESY POTATO AND SAUSAGE FRITTATA
Enjoy this cheesy frittata packed with potato and sausage, made in 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add sausage; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove sausage from skillet; drain on paper towels. Return sausage to skillet. Gently stir in potatoes.
- In small bowl, mix egg product and remaining ingredients except cheese until well blended. Pour egg mixture evenly over potato mixture; cover and cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes.
- Uncover; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until egg product mixture is set but still moist on top. Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese over top. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEESY PASTA AND VEGGIE FRITTATA
We highly recommend making this great frittata recipe for your next brunch. It's filled with sauteed vegetables and pasta. We opted to add shrimp to the recipe but cubed chicken would be tasty too. There are a few steps to this recipe, but completely worth it. Very hearty, this frittata is a complete meal. A creative way to cook...
Provided by nancy mackel
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Warm oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Add onion, zucchini, squash, and mushrooms. Cook for 2- 3 minutes, stirring.
- 3. Add garlic, tomato, and spinach. Cook an additional 2 - 3 minutes, stirring, until spinach wilts.
- 4. Add optional shrimp or chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Toss in the spaghetti.
- 6. Mix thoroughly so vegetables and pasta are evenly distributed.
- 7. Whisk milk, shredded Parmesan, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper with eggs. You can add other spices. I like pepper flakes.
- 8. Pour egg mixture into skillet and swirl to coat vegetables and spaghetti with the mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring until eggs begin to set on the bottom of the skillet.
- 9. Pour into a 9X9 Pyrex dish.
- 10. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese on top and place in oven.
- 11. Bake until eggs have set in the center (10 to 12 minutes).
- 12. Turn on broiler to high and broil frittata until golden brown on top, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent it from burning.
- 13. Remove from oven, sprinkle with basil, cut into squares, and serve.
CHEESY FRITTATA - SOUTH BEACH
This recipe is based on the recipe provided in the first South Beach Diet book. I modified it to suit our tastes. It's appropriate for any phase of the diet.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook turkey bacon per directions on package until crisp. Set aside. Crumble when cool.
- Coat an ovenproof 10" skillet with cooking spray. Melt the spread in the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, and saute over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender, 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, basil, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until the flavors are blended, 2 - 3 minutes, and remove from the heat.
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a blender, combine the egg substitute, cottage cheese, and milk and process until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and return to the heat source. Sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon over the top. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the bottom is set and the top is still slightly wet.
- Transfer the skillet to the broiler and broil until the top is set - 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the cheese melts.
- Serve while hot.
CHEESY PASTA FRITTATA
A great way to use leftover pasta and this recipe is so easy to add different vegetables and/or cheeses that you could make it differently each time if you like....I have added bacon, ham ,pancetta,etc and it is great.
Provided by Chris T.
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat broiler. In cast iron skillet(or one that you can use under the broiler safely) over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter until melted and foamy. Add bell pepper or whatever vegetable you are using; cook over medium heat until crisp tender.
- 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat together eggs with milk, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and basil. Add pasta to egg mixture and stir gently. Add egg mixture to skillet; arrange pasta in an even layer.
- 3. Cook egg mixture over medium heat, lifting sides occasionally to let uncooked egg flow underneath. When egg mixture is almost set but still very moist, after about 5-8 minutes, top with shredded cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 4. Place pan under broiler, about 4-5" from heat source, and cook for 5-10 minutes until frittata is puffed, set, and beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and cut into wedges; serve immediately.
SPICY AND CHEESY EGG AND TOMATO FRITTATA
This quick, inexpensive, and easy breakfast is a staple in my house. Served warm or cold it has a great flavor for breakfast, brunch, or a meatless dinner. I usually make it, divide it into individual servings, and store it in airtight containers in the fridge. It stores up to 7 days without losing texture or flavor...voila grab and go breakfast for days!
Provided by A.Davala
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Frittata Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Prepare an oven-safe skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Whisk the egg whites, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Cook the egg mixture in the hot skillet until the bottom of the eggs turn opaque, about 1 minute. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the eggs are nearly set, 4 to 5 minutes more. Spread the diced tomatoes with chiles and the remaining cheese over the eggs.
- Move the skillet to the oven and cook under the broiler until the eggs finish setting and the cheese is completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow the frittata to rest 5 minutes before slicing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 753.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHEESY FRITTATA
Steps:
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Tips:
- For a fluffy frittata, beat the eggs and milk together until they are light and foamy. - Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful frittata. A good combination is cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella. - Add your favorite vegetables to the frittata. Some popular choices include spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions. - Cook the frittata over medium heat so that it cooks evenly throughout. - Don't overcook the frittata, or it will become dry and tough. - Serve the frittata hot or at room temperature. It is also delicious the next day.Conclusion:
The cheesy frittata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect frittata every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give the cheesy frittata a try!
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