Description
A delicious and easy Broccoli Cheese Frittata featuring tender broccoli, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of smoked paprika, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
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 and Prepare Egg Mixture: Preheat your oven to 400˚F. 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 aside.
- Sauté Broccoli: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli to the pan and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the broccoli becomes tender.
- Add Seasonings and Combine: Stir in the smoked paprika and finely chopped scallions into the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and gently stir to evenly combine the ingredients.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Bake the frittata in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the eggs are fully set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil partway through baking.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the frittata from the oven, cut into wedges, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron for best results.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or a plant-based alternative.
- If you like a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red chili flakes along with the smoked paprika.
- The frittata can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to swap cheddar with other cheese varieties such as mozzarella or feta for different flavors.
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: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
