Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata
In short: A thick, golden frittata with browned mushrooms, thyme and tangy goat cheese, started on the stove and finished in the oven. It takes about 32 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Total
- 32 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 295 kcal
A frittata is the most forgiving egg dish there is. Vegetables are cooked first, eggs are poured over, and the oven sets everything into a thick, tender cake that you slice like a pie. Mushrooms browned in olive oil, thyme and soft goat cheese make a savory, slightly tangy combination. Serve wedges warm for brunch, or pack leftovers cold for lunch the next day. It also takes well to whatever vegetables you have.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a 25 cm (10 inch) ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until browned and dry.
- Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, until soft. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and spread the vegetables evenly. Pour in the eggs and scatter the chèvre on top. Cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges begin to set.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges, sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.
Tips
- A 25 cm (10 inch) pan gives a frittata about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick. A larger pan makes a thin, dry frittata that needs about 5 minutes less in the oven.
- Use up leftovers such as roasted vegetables, cooked potatoes, spinach or herbs. Keep the filling to 300 to 400 g (10 to 14 oz) so the eggs can still bind it.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between a frittata and an omelet?
An omelet is cooked quickly and folded around its filling. A frittata mixes the filling into the eggs and finishes in the oven, then is cut into wedges. It is thicker and good warm or at room temperature.
Can I make a frittata ahead of time?
Yes. Bake it, cool it and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Serve it cold, at room temperature, or warm in a 160°C (325°F) oven for 10 minutes.
Why is my frittata rubbery?
It was probably baked too long or at too high a heat. Take it out as soon as the center is set and no liquid egg remains (71°C/160°F in the middle). It keeps setting while it rests.
How long does it take to make Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata?
About 32 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 22 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata?
About 295 kcal per serving, with 19 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 295 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
