Description
A delicious and hearty Broccoli Cheese Frittata featuring tender broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of smoked paprika. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a light meal any time of the day.
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
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Sauté Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the broccoli becomes tender.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the smoked paprika and add the chopped scallions to the skillet with the broccoli. Stir to evenly combine these ingredients.
- Combine Eggs and Vegetables: Pour the prepared egg mixture over the sautéed broccoli and scallions in the skillet. Gently stir to combine without disrupting the vegetables too much.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the egg and vegetable mixture.
- Bake Frittata: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400˚F and bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs are completely set. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil during 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 such as cast iron for best results and easy transfer from stovetop to oven.
- Covering the frittata with foil during baking prevents over-browning on the top.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice visual and flavor garnish, but you can substitute with chives or basil if desired.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
