Description
A flavorful Mushroom Frittata combining sautéed mushrooms, kale, and shallots with fluffy eggs and Parmesan cheese, baked to a golden perfection. This quick and nutritious dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal and serves four.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup kale leaves, destemmed
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 eggs
- ¼ cup 2% milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the frittata later.
- Sauté Vegetables: In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms, shallots, and dried thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned, roughly 8 minutes, to develop rich flavors.
- Add Garlic and Kale: Stir in the minced garlic and kale leaves, cooking until the kale wilts, about 2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and meld flavors.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2% milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy to ensure a fluffy texture.
- Combine and Cook on Stovetop: Pour the egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Cook on the stovetop until the edges of the eggs start to set, providing a base for the frittata.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the eggs are no longer jiggly in the center and the edges turn golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle additional Parmesan if desired, and let the frittata rest for 5 minutes to set completely before slicing and garnishing with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to ensure seamless transfer from stove to oven.
- Destemming kale improves texture and reduces bitterness in the frittata.
- For additional flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or a pinch of red pepper flakes during sautéing.
- Allowing the frittata to rest after baking helps it hold together when sliced.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings; use a bigger skillet or baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American