Frittatas can be cooked on the stovetop, in the microwave oven, or baked in a regular oven; it all depends on the recipe. They are really quite foolproof; the only mistake you can really make it to overcook it or undercook it, and that's avoidable if you pay attention.
To make a frittata using the stovetop method, see my Step by Step for Frittatas. All you have to do is beat some eggs with milk or cream, add everything from shredded cheese to cooked bacon to leftover pasta to rice pilaf, then cook. Watch the frittata when it cooks on the stovetop and under the broiler. Use your imagination and enjoy: frittatas are good day or night!
Frittata Recipes
- Cheesy Pasta Frittata
This is my classic standby whenever I have leftover cooked pasta in the house. - Pasta Frittata
Some warmed spaghetti sauce is poured over each serving to give the frittata a bit more flavor and body. Yum. - Salsa Frittata
Now let's add some veggies and some spicy taco sauce for a Tex-Mex twist. I love the combination of hot eggs with the cold taco sauce and vegetable topping. - Baked Omelet
Even though this is called an omelet, it's really a frittata because of the longer baking time, the flour added to the eggs, and the consistency of the finished product. - Salmon Frittata
This recipe is fabulous using leftover Pesto Salmon Fettuccine, but you can make it with any leftover pasta dish that has a small amount of sauce. - Broccoli Frittata
Toasted bread crumbs are a fabulous addition to a simple frittata. You could use green beans or mixed veggies instead of the broccoli if you'd like. - Ramen Frittata
Hey, if all you have in the house is eggs and ramen noodles, you can make yourself a feast! - Hash Brown Frittata
This large frittata is baked in the oven, so once it's assembled you can relax. Perfect solution for a brunch! - Microwave Bacon Frittata
As with any frittata, if you don't like one or more of the ingredients (except eggs, obviously), just change them. Use peas or onion or garlic instead of the green bell pepper, use Swiss cheese or Gouda, use ham instead of bacon; the sky's the limit! - Swiss Eggs
This baked frittata has a marvelous flavor and perfect texture. Serve with some buttered toast and orange juice for true comfort food.
To cut down on fat and cholesterol if you'd like you can substitute egg whites or egg substitute for some or all of the eggs in these recipes. If you're using all egg whites, be aware that the frittata will be more dry. I prefer to substitute half of the eggs with egg whites. For each egg, use two egg whites, or 1/4 cup of the egg substitute.
