Best Valeries Brunch Frittata Recipes

Sweet Potato, Kale and Bacon Frittata image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 1 heaping cup)
8 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, if needed
1 small sweet potato, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 cups roughly chopped curly kale
1 cup grated white Cheddar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Add the bacon to a 10-inch non-stick skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring regularly, until the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
In a large bowl, add the eggs, 1/4 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet. (If the bacon has not rendered enough fat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil instead.) Return the skillet to medium-high and add the sweet potato, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the potato is slightly browned and fork tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add in the kale and a small pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add the bacon back to the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the egg mixture and half of the Cheddar. Using a rubber spatula, start lightly scrambling the eggs. When the edges begin to set, top with the remaining Cheddar and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the egg is set and lightly puffed up, 5 to 7 minutes
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve.

Oven Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Frittata image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 large eggs
1/3 cup half-and-half
1 garlic clove, grated
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil.
Toss the tomatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Arrange the tomatoes on the prepared baking pan cut-side up and roast until they are slightly shrunken and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove the skins and cut each tomato in half lengthwise.
Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
Whisk the eggs, half-and-half and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Grate the garlic over the oil and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the eggs and distribute the tomatoes and the mozzarella evenly. Cook on the stove until the bottom and edges are just starting to set, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until just set in the center, 10 to 12 minutes.
Let stand at least 5 minutes. The frittata can be served warm or at room temperature.