Description
A delicious and hearty Broccoli Cheese Frittata featuring tender broccoli, scallions, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 scallions, finely chopped
Cheese and Garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (200˚C) to prepare for baking the frittata.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cook Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Add the chopped broccoli, seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the smoked paprika and finely chopped scallions into the skillet with the broccoli to incorporate their flavors.
- Combine and Add Eggs: Pour the prepared egg mixture over the broccoli and scallions in the skillet. Stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the egg and vegetable mixture.
- Bake Frittata: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil partway through the baking process.
- Serve: Remove the frittata from the oven, cut into wedges, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer the frittata from stovetop to oven.
- Covering with foil during baking prevents over-browning on top.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or feta for a different flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with whole milk or a milk alternative.
- Make sure broccoli is tender but not mushy for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
