Easy Peasy Cheesy Oven Baked Egg Frittata
Eggs are one of my favorite foods. For the longest time eggs were given a bad rap due to their cholesterol content. However, time and science has since proven that eggs are not the culprit. The cholesterol in eggs has absolutely nothing to do with our blood cholesterol levels. Whew, what a relief. I love eggs! Don’t you dare tell me I should not eat eggs! Low in calories but high in healthy nutrients, eggs are one of the healthiest foods we can eat. One whole egg provides 7 grams of good quality protein, iron, vitamins and minerals. They contain lutein, which may help to ward off age related macular degenerative diseases. They also contain choline, which helps to keep our brains healthy. And hello! Did I mention the protein in eggs? Protein helps to keep you feeling full for a longer period of time, so you are less likely to want to snack in between meals.
Egg Convenience
Another beneficial aspect of the almighty egg is there convenience. Eggs are the perfect portion size for feeding one or feeding twenty, just crack open one to two eggs per person. Boiled, fried, scrambled or baked, an egg can be prepared in numerous ways and leave you feeling like you have eaten something different every time. A hard-boiled egg can be eaten anytime anywhere. Or you can chop it up and combine it with an avocado to make my really healthy avocado egg salad recipe. They can be eaten whole or chopped as a salad topping. Sometime I enjoy a fried egg on top of a slice of toast. Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and onions make a really satisfying meal. If you need to feed a large crowd they can be baked like a casserole. Omelets, quiche’s, frittatas and strata’s are just a few examples of the many ways we can enjoy eggs. Their ease and convenience is unrivaled.
Spinach, Cheddar and onion Egg Bake
This delightful baked egg recipe includes the added nutrition of fresh spinach along with some cheddar cheese and green onions. You can omit the cheese to make it that much healthier,
but since I do not get to enjoy these kinds of breakfasts very often I indulge once in a while. I sautÈed the onion and slightly wilted the spinach before covering with the whisked eggs and baking in the oven. This is a very basic baked eggs recipe, but the potential is endless. You can add in anything your taste buds desire. Try this recipe with some smoked salmon or diced shrimp to make a fanciful evening meal. Or if you like you can add some crumbled bacon or sausage. I personally prefer to add loads of vegetables like asparagus, chard, tomatoes or mushrooms. Like I said, the possibilities are endless. Let you imagination run away with this recipe.
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2cup milk
- 2cloves garlicminced
- 1/2tsp kosher saltdivided
- freshly ground black pepperto taste
- 1cup freshly grated cheddar cheesedivided
- 1tbsp EVOO
- 1cup button mushroomsroughly chopped
- 1small yellow onionchopped
- 3cups baby spinachroughly chopped
- 1/3cup thinly sliced scallions
- several stalks of dilloptional, for garnish
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Preheat oven to 425°
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper until well combined. Whisk in 1/2 cup of cheddar, saving the rest for topping.
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In an oven safe skillet warm the EVOO over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, mushrooms and remaining salt. Sautee, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender and the mushrooms are slightly softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add the spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 30 to 60 seconds.
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Spread the mixture in an even layer on the bottom of the skillet. Whisk the egg mixture again and pour over the egg mushroom mix. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar on the top and bake until the middle is just barely set, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Remove the frittata from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with dill and serve immediately or refrigerate. The frittata will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.
source https://www.recipecritique.com/oven-baked-egg-frittata/
