20-Minute Dinners
Fridge-Clearing Frittata
This fluffy Italian frittata is a brilliant and creative culinary trick to transform whatever leftover ingredients you have in your fridge into a gourmet, hot dinner. Whisked eggs are baked directly with pieces of pre-cooked or fresh vegetables and savory cheeses, which melt into gooey pockets throughout the base. The egg foundation unifies all the distinct textures into a single cohesive dish, while the hot oven crowns it with a gorgeous golden crust. It is a highly customizable, budget-friendly meal wrapped up in 20 minutes.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 20 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 290 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Preheat your oven to 180°C so that the frittata hits a perfec…
Preheat your oven to 180°C so that the frittata hits a perfectly stabilized baking environment for even rising.
- 02
Dice whatever leftover cooked or raw vegetables you have on h…
Dice whatever leftover cooked or raw vegetables you have on hand into uniform, bite-sized pieces so they disperse evenly through the egg base.
- 03
Grate your leftover cheese or chop it into tiny cubes so that…
Grate your leftover cheese or chop it into tiny cubes so that it melts rapidly and creates gooey pockets within the baked dish.
- 04
Crack the fresh eggs into a deep bowl, season with salt and b…
Crack the fresh eggs into a deep bowl, season with salt and black pepper, and whisk vigorously with a fork or whisk for 1 minute until a light foam forms on top.
- 05
Fold the chopped vegetables and most of the grated cheese dir…
Fold the chopped vegetables and most of the grated cheese directly into the whisked eggs, stirring gently to combine the filling.
- 06
Grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish with oil, pour the…
Grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish with oil, pour the egg and vegetable mixture into it, and scatter the remaining cheese over the surface.
- 07
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. The frittata is ready when the center is firm to the touch, puffed up, and covered in a beautiful golden crust.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
For an extra rich and velvety texture, whisk in a splash of milk or a tablespoon of sour cream along with the raw eggs.
How to serve
Let the frittata rest in its dish for a couple of minutes to set, then slice it into triangular wedges like a pizza and serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
How to store
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Reheat gently in the microwave before enjoying.
Note
A silicone baking mold, a ceramic casserole dish, or any oven-safe skillet works perfectly as a baking vessel for this recipe.
