Mini Italian Frittatas Recipes

MINI FRITTATAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray 2 mini muffin tins (each with 24 cups) with nonstick spray. Whisk the eggs, milk, pepper, and salt in a large bowl to blend well. Stir in the ham, cheese, and parsley. Fill prepared muffin cups almost to the top with the egg mixture. Bake until the egg mixture puffs and is just set in the center, about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittatas from the muffin cups and slide the frittatas onto a platter. Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT MINI FRITTATAS

Steps:

• Add the bacon to the Instant Pot® and turn the pot on the high saute setting (See Cook's Note). Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside on a paper towel.
• Add the mushrooms to the pot along with the thyme leaves and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have reduced to half their size and are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the pot and divide the mushrooms among the cups of a silicone egg bites mold. Divide the spinach among the cups, along with the bacon and cheese.
• Gently whisk the eggs together with the cream, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until well combined (gently to avoid creating foam). Pour the custard over the fillings in each of the cups.
• Wipe out excess bacon grease in the bottom of the pot. Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the pot. Place the egg cups on the rack and cover tightly with the silicone lid or foil. Lower into the pot using the rack handles and follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on low for 6 minutes.
• After the pressure cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release of the remaining pressure. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove the tray and let stand 5 minutes before popping the mini frittatas out of the pan. The frittatas can be eaten right away or stored in the trays in the refrigerator or freezer; reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

ITALIAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir salami, artichokes, tomatoes, and mushrooms until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer salami mixture to baking dish.
• Whisk eggs, milk, green onions, garlic, basil, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; pour eggs over salami mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake until eggs are set and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

MINI FRITTATAS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard drippings., In the same pan, saute potatoes, onion and garlic in oil until potatoes are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, seasonings and sausage; cook and stir over medium heat until the water has evaporated, about 1 minute., In a bowl, combine the eggs, egg whites, buttermilk, flour and Parmesan cheese. Stir in sausage mixture. Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Carefully run a knife around the edge of cups to loosen frittatas. Serve with salsa.

INDIVIDUAL ITALIAN FRITTATAS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook and stir onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add mushrooms; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until tender. Divide between two greased 8-ounce ramekins. Top with salami and red pepper. , In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced chives and pepper; pour into ramekins. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes., Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.

MINI HAM 'N' CHEESE FRITTATAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in chives. Divide ham and cheese among 8 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Top with egg mixture, filling cups three-fourths full. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes Carefully run a knife around sides to loosen.

BABY FRITTATAS

Steps:

• On the day, reheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4/fan oven 160C. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Tip in the pancetta and fry for 4 minutes until crisp. Drain and cool on kitchen paper.
• Whisk the eggs with the cream and plenty of salt and pepper. Add the herbs, parmesan and cooled pancetta; mix again.
• Butter a 12-hole muffin tin. Ladle in the mixture to two-thirds fill each hole (you'll have leftovers for another batch). Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm. Transfer to a rack. Cool while cooking the remaining frittatas. Make up to 4 hours ahead.
• To serve, heat through, loosely wrapped in foil, in a preheated oven at 180C/Gas 4/fan oven 160C, for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot, warm or cold.

MINI FRITTATAS - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray two mini non-stick muffin tins (each with 24 cups) with nonstick spray.
• Fill prepared cups almost to the tops with egg mixture.
• Bake until eggs puff and are just set in center, about 8-10 minutes.
• Using a rubber spatula, loosen frittatas from the cups and slide onto a platter.
• Serve immediately or at room temperature.