Best 7 Leek And Crème Fraîche Frittata Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable leek and crème fraîche frittata, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, offers a symphony of flavors and textures. Savor the delicate sweetness of leeks, the richness of crème fraîche, and the nutty flavor of Gruyère cheese, all enveloped in a fluffy egg custard. Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables and a luxurious version featuring smoked salmon and caviar. Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse world of frittatas, from the classic Italian to modern fusion creations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MUSHROOM LEEK FRITTATA



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The rich yet subtle flavors of this frittata will have you coming back for seconds. The secret to this recipe is the pairing between the fluffy eggs, light onion flavor of the leeks, earthy mushrooms and nutty comte cheese. Just delightful.

Provided by Scott G

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large Eggs, Beaten well
1/2 cup Mushrooms, Sauteed
1/2 cup Leeks, Sauteed
2 tbsp Bacon, Cooked & Sliced
1/2 cup Comte, Shredded + more to top
1/4 cup Cream
1 tbsp Butter
Salt & Pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is heating, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl except the butter. I add about 1/4 tsp of salt and just a pinch of pepper to the eggs.
  • Using a non-stick skillet or well seasoned cast iron skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter melts, make sure that the whole interior of the pan is coated in the butter.
  • Add the egg mixture to the hot pan. Allow it to cook on the stovetop for about 2 minutes or until the butter starts to bubble around the edges and you can see that the eggs are just starting to set.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until set. Add some cheese to the top and broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Happy eating!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories

GRILLED FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI, LEEKS, CRèME FRAîCHE AND HARISSA



Grilled Frittata with Zucchini, Leeks, Crème Fraîche and Harissa image

Provided by Kristin Donnelly

Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Leek     Zucchini     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large zucchini (about 12 ounces), sliced lengthwise 1/3 inch thick
2 medium leeks, roots trimmed, top 2 inches discarded, leeks halved lengthwise and rinsed well
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
12 large eggs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
2 teaspoons harissa, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons torn basil leaves

Steps:

  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan; if you're using a charcoal grill, leave one spot cooler for indirect cooking. Lightly brush both sides of the zucchini and the leeks with olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Grill the zucchini over high heat, turning once, until nicely browned and tender, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a work surface, let cool slightly and slice crosswise 1/2 inch thick.
  • Grill the leeks over high heat until grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side, then move the leeks to a cooler part of the grill and grill over moderately low heat, turning occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer the leeks to a work surface and let cool slightly. Remove the outer leaf and thinly slice the leeks crosswise, discarding any tough dark green pieces.
  • Turn the grill burners to moderate heat or, if you're using a charcoal grill, let the hot coals cool slightly. Brush a seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet generously with olive oil and set it on the grill.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with 1/4 cup of the crème fraîche and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in the cooled vegetables. When the skillet is hot, carefully pour in the eggs and vegetables. Using a spoon, carefully dollop the remaining 2 tablespoons of the crème fraîche and the 2 teaspoons of harissa around the top of the eggs. Close the grill and cook the frittata for about 15 minutes, moving the skillet a few times to make sure it's evenly heated, until the eggs are puffed and set.
  • Let the frittata cool slightly, then garnish with the basil leaves. Slice the frittata into wedges and serve, passing more harissa at the table.

MUSHROOM, LEEK, AND FONTINA FRITTATA



Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Egg     Mushroom     Breakfast     Brunch     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lunch     Leek     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium leeks, whites and pale-green parts only, chopped
8 ounces crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, thinly sliced
12 large eggs
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3/4 cup shredded Fontina cheese, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10" nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened and all liquid has evaporated, 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, crème fraîche, and parsley in a large bowl; mix in 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Pour the egg mixture over the mushrooms, shaking the pan to evenly distribute mixture. Cook the frittata, without stirring, until its edges begin to set, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over eggs and transfer skillet to oven. Bake frittata until golden brown and center is set, 25-30 minutes.

LEEK AND CRèME FRAîCHE FRITTATA



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This frittata is a little airier than usual and one of the simplest dishes to make for brunch. I like to garnish it with crème fraîche, Aleppo pepper, and fresh herbs. Any kind of herb will work, but I like to use parsley, the working man's herb.

Provided by Seamus Mullen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large eggs
1/2 garlic clove
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large leek, white and light green parts only, trimmed and washed
2 tbsps unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsps olive oil, plus 1 tsp, divided
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Crème fraîche, for garnish
Aleppo pepper, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Separate the yolks from the whites of two eggs. Place the whites in the metal bowl set on top of the dish towel (to prevent moving) and whisk to soft peaks. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk 4 eggs, plus the 2 leftover egg yolks. Use a Microplane to grate the garlic into the eggs. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the filling: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Slice the leek in half lengthwise (make sure there's no grit!), then thinly slice across. Add leeks to the skillet along with another tablespoon of oil, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the leeks begin to wilt but have not taken on any color; then add the vinegar. Toss, then stir the leeks into the eggs. Wipe the skillet clean; then add the remaining butter and teaspoon of olive oil over low-medium heat. Quickly re-whisk the egg whites, then fold into the frittata mixture. Pour eggs into the skillet and gently scramble until the eggs are set, then place in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Finish the dish: Remove the frittata from the oven and garnish with dollops of crème fraîche, chopped parsley, and aleppo pepper.

SMOKED SALMON, LEEK, AND DILL FRITTATA



Smoked Salmon, Leek, and Dill Frittata image

Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cream Cheese     Salmon     Leek     Dill     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled by using 2 skillets

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 ounce cream cheese, cut into pea-size pieces
2 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon or lox, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Melt butter in medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cover and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Whisk eggs and dill in medium bowl to blend; stir in cream cheese. Pour eggs over leek; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until edges are set but center is still runny, about 4 minutes. Scatter salmon over frittata. Broil until frittata is puffed and golden, about 1 minute. Cut frittata into 4 wedges. Place 2 wedges on each plate and serve.

LEEKS WITH CHARDONNAY AND CREME FRAICHE



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An easy and elegant side dish that stands out. Think leeks can only be an ingredient? Try this recipe tonight and see that they can be the star! A great alternative to the usual potatoes or rice, and goes especially well with seafood. I also suggest you use white pepper instead of black if you have it.

Provided by jennifer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small leeks
½ cup Chardonnay wine
1 teaspoon white sugar
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut dark green parts off the leeks and discard. Remove any damaged outer leaves. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and slice into 1/2-inch strips on the diagonal. Transfer to a colander. Separate slices and rinse thoroughly to remove dirt. Drain.
  • Place leeks in a pot over medium-high heat. Pour in Chardonnay and sugar. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are soft and tender and wine has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

LEEK AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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Combine soft-cooked vegetables and eggs in this delicious frittata breakfast.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Egg     Mushroom     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Parmesan     Asparagus     Leek     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 12-ounce bunch thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms
8 large omega-3 eggs
1 cup diced Fontina cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Melt butter in heavy broilerproof 10-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté 4 minutes. Add asparagus and shiitake mushrooms, sprinkle lightly with salt, and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Whisk eggs, 3/4 cup Fontina cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Add egg mixture to skillet; fold gently to combine. Cook until almost set. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Fontina cheese and Parmesan cheese over. Broil until frittata is puffed and cheese begins to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh leeks: Fresh leeks have a milder flavor and are more tender than older leeks. Look for leeks with bright green leaves and no signs of wilting.
  • Wash the leeks thoroughly: Leeks can be quite dirty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before using them. Trim off the root end and any tough outer leaves. Then, slice the leeks thinly.
  • Cook the leeks until they are softened: Leeks should be cooked until they are softened but still have a bit of a bite to them. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Use a good quality crème fraîche: Crème fraîche is a key ingredient in this frittata, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for crème fraîche that is thick and creamy, with a slightly tangy flavor.
  • Don't overcook the frittata: The frittata should be cooked until the eggs are just set. Overcooking will make the frittata dry and rubbery.

Conclusion:

This leek and crème fraîche frittata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover leeks. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, this frittata is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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