"We offer two frittatas every morning. One made with caramelized onions and the other with seasonal vegetables. Sweet onion frittata is a classic in Modena and it is served with a drizzle of extra-aged balsamic vinegar. The acidity plays very well with the sweetness of the onions."
- Slow Food, Fast Cars
What brings out the animal in you? For us, you can definitely put breakfast into that category. We wake up with voracious appetites but don't always have the time for an elaborate breakfast.
We like to take advantage of recipes designed to nourish, entertain, & educate. Luckily, we've learned two frittata recipes that fit the bill. This simple egg frittata recipe is one that you can build on year-round.
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Slow Food, Fast Cars
This satisfying and simple focaccia recipe is from Slow Food, Fast Cars by Massimo Bottura, chef and restaurateur, Lara Gilmore, the creative curator at Casa Maria Luigia, and Jessica Rosval, the head chef.
Breakfasts around here have become a religious affair, the ritual of their preparation is precious, revered, not to be tampered with. We imagine the surprise of our guests waking up to the scent of breakfast in the air.
The smoke from the oven mingles with Emilian morning haze as we watch them cross the courtyard on chilly mornings to discover the breakfast buffet arranged in front of the open kitchen.
Guests gather at communal tables surrounded by colorful prints and honey-colored wood floors. They are invited to stay as long as they want. This is Emilia-Romagna.
Enjoy a second cappuccino, another piece of cotechino and feel like it's Christmas morning every day of the year.
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For a vegetable version, substitute any other seasonal vegetable for the onion and follow the same procedure!
How to Make Egg Frittata
Ingredients
- oil - use your favorite olive oil for this simple egg frittata recipe
- onion - grab a sweet onion such as a yellow, walla walla, or white onion
- eggs - hang onto your egg holder, you're gonna need 8 eggs for this frittata
- cream - grab the heavy cream
- cheese - Parmigiano-Reggiano is recommended for the best results
- salt - whatever salt you like
- vinegar - drizzle balsamic vinegar on top to complement the sweet onions
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Equipment
- Apron
- Prep Bowls
- Butcher Block
- Child-Friendly Knife
- Utility Knife
- Box Grater
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- Spoon
- Fork
- Carbon Steel Pan - or any oven-proof pan such as a cast-iron skillet
- Learning Tower as needed
Grate the Cheese
Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a box grater to grate the cheese. Place it in a clean bowl and set it aside.
Slice the Onion
Use a knife and cutting board to slice the onion. Place it in a clean bowl and set it aside.
If you're Noah, you run to the bathroom to wash your hands because you know what it feels like when you touch your eyes afterward.
Warm the Olive Oil
Add the olive oil to the pan and heat over medium-low heat. This is a good time to preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cook the Onions
When the oil is hot, add the onions to the pan. Cook until they are translucent and light brown. Stir the onions constantly while they are cooking.
Remove the pan from the heat and turn off the stove. Let the onions cool for 5 minutes.
Combine the Eggs, Cheese, Cream, & Salt
While the onions are cooling, crack the eggs into a clean bowl. Add the grated cheese. Use a measuring cup to add the cream to the bowl and a measuring spoon to add the salt. Give it a stir.
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Add the Egg Mixture to the Onions
Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the onion. Use a fork to spread the onion evenly throughout the egg frittata.
Cook for 25 Minutes in the Oven
Place the pan in the oven. Cook for 25 minutes or until the center has a slight jiggle and the top is golden brown.
My kids like theirs lightly browned, but you can enjoy this frittata with a deep golden brown top. John ditched the fork and ate his like pizza.
If the top becomes too dark, you can cover it with foil. Turn off the oven when finished.
If you're using a wood-burning oven, add a small pot of boiling water to the oven to create steam and prevent overdrying the frittata.
Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top to complement the sweetness of the onion.
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Egg Frittata
A breakfast recipe you can build on year-round.
Free Egg Frittata Recipe for Pre-Readers & Up
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Egg Frittata
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Spoon
- Learning Tower as needed
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp Giadzy olive oil
- 1 sweet onion yellow, walla walla, or white, large, thinly sliced
- 8 eggs
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 4 ¼ oz Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- balsamic vinegar to drizzle on top
Instructions
- Grate the Cheese: Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a box grater to grate the cheese. Place it in a clean bowl and set it aside.
- Slice the Onion: Use a knife and cutting board to slice the onion. Place it in a clean bowl and set it aside. Wash your hands if you want to avoid irritating your eyes.
- Warm the Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to the pan and heat over medium-low heat. This is a good time to preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the Onions: When the oil is hot, add the onions to the pan. Cook until they are translucent and light brown. Stir the onions constantly while they are cooking. Remove the pan from the heat and turn off the stove. Let the onions cool for 5 minutes.
- Combine the Eggs, Cheese, Cream, & Salt: While the onions are cooling, crack the eggs into a clean bowl. Add the grated cheese. Use a measuring cup to add the cream to the bowl and a measuring spoon to add the salt. Give it a stir.
- Add the Egg Mixture to the Onions: Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the onion. Use a fork to spread the onion evenly throughout the egg frittata.
- Cook for 25 Minutes in the Oven: Place the pan in the oven. Cook for 25 minutes or until the center has a slight jiggle and the top is golden brown. If the top becomes too dark, you can cover it with foil. Turn off the oven when finished. If you're using a wood burning oven, you can add a small pot of boiling water to the oven to create steam and prevent overdrying the frittata. Turn off the oven when finished.
Notes
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/egg-frittata
Nutrition
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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