Classic Potato Frittata Recipes

CLASSIC ITALIAN POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch large cubes.
• In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, boil the potatoes for about 5 min, until just tender.
• In the meantime, in a large bowl whisk the eggs until well combined, add in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain well the potatoes and add them into the bowl with the eggs. Fold in the cheese (if using) and lightly mix all ingredients.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet with the olive oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the frittata mixture, making sure to distribute the potatoes evenly over the bottom of the pan.
• Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-10 minutes, gently shaking the pan every now and then. When the frittata is easily pulled off from the bottom, is ready to be turned. Using a plate with the same diameter of the frittata, carefully put it on top and flip the frittata on the other side.
• Cook on the other side for a further 2-5 minutes, this time without the lid.
• When the frittata is fully cooked, remove from the pan and slide it gently onto a serving plate, and serve
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a 10- or 12-in. skillet, saute potatoes, onion and green pepper in oil until potatoes are tender. Add the meat and heat through. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour over potato mixture. Do not stir. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. , Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Arrange cheese slices on top; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Pat dry the potatoes and onions.
• In a large, nonstick skillet set over moderate heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until hot. Add the potatoes and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just tender. Transfer to a plate.
• In a bowl, combine the eggs, Locatelli-Romano, and salt and pepper. Add the vegetable mixture and gently stir to combine.
• Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heat it over moderate heat until hot. Add the vegetable and egg mixture and cook it over moderately low heat until golden brown and set on the underside. Invert a plate over the skillet and flip the frittata onto the plate.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and slide the frittata back in, uncooked side down. Cook until completely set.
• Transfer to a plate and cut into wedges. Sprinkle with parsley.

POTATO-ONION FRITTATA

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; let cool. Peel, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in an ovenproof 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions until just translucent, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions and potatoes are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix together cheddar and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Dollop with sour cream, and swirl into egg mixture using the tip of a knife. Cook until edge is set, about 2 minutes. Carefully transfer skillet to oven, and bake until eggs are completely set, 10 to 12 minutes. Invert frittata onto a plate. Let cool slightly. Serve warm.

POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes, quarter them and place them in a pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until they are tender, about 25 minutes. Allow them to cool briefly, peel them and slice them.
• Beat the eggs and egg whites with the salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese, herbs and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Heat half the oil in a 12-inch skillet or use two 8- to 9-inch skillets. Nonstick skillets will make this recipe easier to prepare. Spread the potato slices in the oil and cook them until they begin to brown, then turn them so the other side browns lightly. Season them with salt and pepper. Be sure none are sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan or pans and when it is hot, add the egg mixture. Cook over medium heat until the eggs are lightly browned on the bottom. Loosen the eggs around the edges and shake the pan to make sure the frittata is loose in the pan. Flip it over by placing a large plate on the pan, turning both plate and pan over together, then sliding the frittata back into the pan. Cook the frittata another few minutes. Instead of flipping the frittata, the top side of it can be lightly browned under a broiler. Either transfer the frittata to a serving platter or serve it directly from the pan.

SPANISH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Layer half of potato, onion and bell pepper slices in skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering and seasoning. Cover and cook until potatoes and vegetables are tender, stirring and turning frequently with spatula, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle thyme over. Cool slightly.
• Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Add potato mixture to eggs. Wipe skillet clean. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-low heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until eggs are just set, about 10 minutes. Slide frittata onto platter. Sprinkle parsley and capers over. Cut into wedges and serve.

SPINACH AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, cover, and cook about 10 minutes, until tender but firm. Mix in spinach, green onions, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
• In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Pour into the skillet over the vegetables. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until eggs are firm.

POTATO AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in the skillet.
• Add potatoes; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat, tossing often, until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. See 'note' in description above.
• Transfer potatoes to the bowl with the onions and peppers and toss to combine.
• Return mixture to skillet (add more oil if necessary).
• Flatten mixture with a a metal spatula.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Pour over potato mixture; tilt pan to distribute evenly.
• Bake until set, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and black pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in roasted peppers and chives; set aside.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thawed.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir egg mixture; pour over potatoes in skillet. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are set, lifting edges occasionally to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow to bottom of skillet. Cut into 8 wedges to serve.