Description
A flavorful and satisfying broccoli cheese frittata that's perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining tender broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of smoked paprika in a fluffy egg base.
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 to taste
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 the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit 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 fully combined. Set aside.
- Sauté Broccoli: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli along 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 with the broccoli, mixing well to distribute flavors.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli evenly in the skillet. Gently stir to combine ingredients slightly.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the egg mixture.
- Bake the Frittata: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the eggs are set conclusively. Cover with foil partway through baking if the top begins to brown too quickly to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the frittata from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut into wedges and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron to cook and bake the frittata in one vessel.
- Covering with foil during baking helps prevent over-browning of the cheese topping.
- Feel free to substitute heavy cream with whole milk for a lighter version, though the texture might be slightly less creamy.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for best melting and flavor results.
- Make sure eggs are fully set before removing from oven to prevent runniness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
