When it comes to food to prepare, when many people hear the word frittata, chances are they think that it is a difficult dish and they shy away from making it. However, frittatas are actually really simple. While the dish seems like it is complex it is really just some beaten eggs with a lot of fillings. There is no crust, which makes it much easier to make than a quiche.
In addition, frittatas are often very healthy because they are packed with many ingredients that are packed with protein. In addition, you can also create a frittata in just a single pan most of the time. This is a great meal for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. If you are ready to create some amazing frittatas, here are 14 great recipes to help get you started on your journey of making this meal.
1. Mushroom and Spinach Frittata with Bacon
What you need:
- 5 eggs
- ½ cup of milk
- ½ tsp of basil
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp of thyme
- Dash of hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bacon, sliced
- 2 cloves of diced garlic
- 8 oz of cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups of baby spinach
- A roma tomato, chopped
To make:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, mix the eggs, milk, oregano, basil, thyme, and hot sauce together. Season with some salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy. Reserve a tbsp of the fat. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the spinach and tomato to the pan and cook until spinach wilts. Add the egg mixture and the bacon. Stir until combined. Cook until edges are browned. Place the frittata into the oven and bake until the top sets and is a golden brown in color, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.