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egg frittata

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

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.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For egg frittata

  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil, divided
  • 2
    yellow potatoes, cut in small cubes
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 8 oz
    mushrooms, thick sliced
  • 1 sm
    zucchini, cut in small cubes
  • 1/2
    red pepper, cut in small dice
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh thyme leaves (see notes)
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 10
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 c
    freshly grated Parmesan

How To Make egg frittata

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2
    Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • 3
    Add 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.
  • 4
    Lower the heat and add the garlic, fresh thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  • 5
    In 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.
  • 6
    Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
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