Description
A delicious and hearty Broccoli Cheese Frittata featuring tender broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic scallions baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying meal any time of 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
- Preheat and prepare egg mixture: Preheat the oven to 400˚F. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until combined. Set aside.
- Sauté broccoli: Heat 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 is tender.
- Add seasonings and scallions: Stir smoked paprika and finely chopped scallions into the cooked broccoli to evenly distribute flavors.
- Combine with eggs: Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli in the skillet. Gently stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the egg mixture. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the eggs are fully set. If the top starts browning too quickly, cover the skillet loosely with foil partway through baking.
- 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 from stovetop to oven without disturbing the frittata.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk or a low-fat alternative.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or chives can be added for extra flavor.
- To make it gluten-free, verify the paprika and other seasonings are free of additives.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 390 mg
