Description
This Red Pepper, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Frittata is a vibrant and flavorful baked egg dish, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. Featuring tender sautéed onions and red bell peppers combined with fresh spinach, creamy goat cheese, and mozzarella, it offers a delicious combination of textures and tastes. Baked to golden perfection in a skillet, this frittata is both elegant and easy to prepare, serving 8 people with a rich, savory profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the frittata.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper; stir and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become tender and caramelized.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until fully blended. Add heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper, then whisk again until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Add Spinach: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the torn spinach into the cooked vegetables so it begins to wilt slightly from the residual heat.
- Layer Vegetables and Cheese: Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet’s bottom, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the vegetables.
- Combine Egg Mixture with Vegetables: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and mozzarella. Gently stir with a fork as needed to distribute the vegetables evenly throughout the egg mixture.
- Add Goat Cheese: Evenly crumble the goat cheese on top of the egg and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Bake: Place the skillet on a baking sheet and transfer it into the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes until the frittata is set and has a golden brown top and edges.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the frittata. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to ensure it can be transferred directly from stovetop to oven.
- Letting the frittata rest before serving helps it set fully for cleaner slices.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
- If dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and goat cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American