Chorizo Baked Frittata
Easy Latin inspired frittata that you can make ahead and even freeze afterward!
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 6 oz pork chorizo I like Cacique in a roll for this recipe because it is super ground and tender
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 red pepper diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk whichever preferred - I use organic 2%
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese I used mild white cheddar for this recipe video
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350° degrees.
- In a frittata baking dish or a 13x9" baking dish
- In a non-stick skillet add a tsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once oil is hot, add the chorizo and brown until cooked through.
- Once chorizo is cooked through, add the onions and peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
- Add the bacon, stir. Then add the spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted.
- Set aside the chorizo mixture on a plate to let it cool before mixing with the eggs.
- In the meantime, mix the eggs and the milk in a large bowl.
- Once the chorizo mixture is cool, spread it evenly at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Pour egg mixture over top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese all over the top.
- At this point the baking dish can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- When you are ready to bake the casserole, bake for 40 minutes, or until the eggs are firm and the top is golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Frittata Tips:
You can add any veggies you prefer and replace chorizo with breakfast sausage chopped in small pieces. In this recipe I used a frittata dish but you can use a muffin pan to instantly make individual servings. Aside from being able to prep ahead, you can also freeze leftovers after they have cooled down. I prefer to vacuum seal to avoid crystallization inside the bag. All you have to do is reheat in the microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes and you are done! You can also use the frittata to build a breakfast sandwich. Consider it on a toasted bagel with butter, american cheese, or even some cream cheese. Or why not? a breakfast panini could be fun! The possibilities are endless!
You can add any veggies you prefer and replace chorizo with breakfast sausage chopped in small pieces. In this recipe I used a frittata dish but you can use a muffin pan to instantly make individual servings. Aside from being able to prep ahead, you can also freeze leftovers after they have cooled down. I prefer to vacuum seal to avoid crystallization inside the bag. All you have to do is reheat in the microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes and you are done! You can also use the frittata to build a breakfast sandwich. Consider it on a toasted bagel with butter, american cheese, or even some cream cheese. Or why not? a breakfast panini could be fun! The possibilities are endless!