Recipe: Fresh Herb, Potato, and Goat Cheese Frittata
There’s nothing I love more than a breakfast recipe that can double as lunch or dinner fare, and this super-herby, substantial frittata does just that. We do a lot of very simple cheese frittatas around here, but recently before a weekend camping trip, I thought about making one that had a bit more heft to take on the ferry for lunch. I sliced some potatoes, found a little log of goat cheese in the refrigerator, and cut up all the herbs we had on hand. Before I knew it, a rather perfect frittata was born.
The thing I love about making a frittata is that you can put almost anything in it. For that reason, it’s a great “clean out the crisper” recipe; you can cover and refrigerate it for up to four days, so it also makes for great leftovers. We’ll often have cold (or room-temperature) frittata sandwiches the next day, and I love packing a slice to head off to work — much fancier than my typical yogurt and granola situation.
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I kept this frittata purposefully simple so the ingredients themselves can really shine. The potatoes are sliced thinly and cooked until golden with shallots and garlic. Then the herby egg mixture is poured into the pan, topped with goat cheese, and set into the oven to bake. It’s really that easy.
Once your frittata is done cooking, you can slice and serve it straight from the pan, or if you’re feeling a bit fancier, you can invert the frittata onto a pretty serving plate and slice and serve from there. I like it best warm, but room temperature is great, too. With some crusty bread and a little butter, the day is already off to a great start.
Fresh Herb, Potato, and Goat Cheese Frittata
Serves 6
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
olive oil
- 2
baby Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (1 1/2 cups / 215g)
- 1
medium shallot, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cloves
garlic, minced
- 9
large eggs
- 3 tablespoons
whole milk
- 1/3 cup
chopped fresh herbs, like dill, basil, and chives, plus more to garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
- 4 ounces
(1/2 cup) goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Heat the oil in a 10- to 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and shallot, along with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until golden-brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Fold in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Arrange cooked potatoes so they're evenly distributed in a thin layer.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chopped herbs, and salt. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet to join the potatoes and scatter the top with goat cheese. Place in the oven and bake until set and golden on top, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Slice and serve the frittata straight from the pan or slide onto a serving plate, garnish, and slice into wedges.
Recipe Notes
Be sure to use an oven-safe pan when cooking the frittata.
You may use a low-fat or nonfat milk if you'd prefer.