Description
A delicious and nutritious Broccoli Cheese Frittata featuring tender broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and fragrant scallions baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
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 the egg mixture: 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.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups of chopped broccoli to the pan, season with additional salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Add seasoning and scallions: Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika and 5 finely chopped scallions into the skillet with the broccoli. Stir to combine evenly.
- Combine eggs and vegetables: Pour the prepared egg mixture over the broccoli and scallion mixture in the skillet. Stir gently to distribute the vegetables evenly.
- Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the egg mixture. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400˚F. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the eggs are completely set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover the skillet loosely with foil partway through baking.
- Serve: Remove from oven, cut into wedges, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron) for best results when transferring from stovetop to oven.
- Substitute heavy cream with milk or half-and-half for a lighter option.
- If fresh parsley is unavailable, chives or basil can be used as garnishes.
- For extra flavor, you can add diced onions or bell peppers along with the broccoli.
- Make sure the eggs are fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
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: 375 mg
