Favorite Recipes January 15, 2019

Baked Spinach Frittata

BAKED SPINACH FRITTATA

What you need:

  • 1 package frozen, chopped spinach or equivalent amount fresh and chopped
  • 6 extra large or jumbo eggs, whisked
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 4-5 slices of wheat bread, cut into small cubes (like stuffing)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (or use 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, oregano, thyme mixture)

What to do:

– Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

– Cook spinach according to directions; Let spinach cool to the touch and drain well.

– Combine cooked spinach with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Amount of bread used varies depending on size of eggs and size of slices.  Mixture consistency should be mostly moist, but not runny.

– Coat glass baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.  Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 55 min or until top is golden.

– Allow to cool about 20 minutes and cut into small bitesize pieces.  Serve warm, room temperature… even cool.