It’s not a quiche, it’s not an omelette, and it’s certainly not your standard plate of scrambled eggs. It’s a frittata, and it’s 10x more delicious than any other egg recipe you could whip together! This egg white frittata uses one secret ingredient to make it creamy and give it a thick, fluffy texture. This dish is perfect for enjoying on a slow weekend morning, but fast enough for whipping together on a weekday morning.
here’s what you need
This dish contains everything you’d expect in a frittata, but it also has a dairy add-on of your choice. This is the trick to super fluffy frittatas!
Egg Whites: Start with 2 cups of egg whites. You can use the whites from a container of eggs (you’ll need about 12), or grab one of the egg white cartons from the store. Dairy and Cheese: For the dairy portion, you can use milk, sour cream, cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, or heavy cream. No matter which you choose, you’ll need 3 tablespoons. You’ll also need feta cheese and grated parmesan cheese. Mushrooms: Mushrooms get sauteed in a bit of olive oil. Feeling adventurous? Use portobello, shiitake, or even oyster mushrooms! Spinach: 2 handfuls of fresh spinach will help us sneak in some greens while also adding to the flavor. Add a bit of salt to these as they cook.
making it is easy!
This spinach egg white frittata recipe comes together in only 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Step 1: Prep The IngredientsPreheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites, dairy, and half of the cheeses. Step 2: Sauté The MushroomsHeat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms and roughly tear up the spinach and add it to the pan. Stir and cook until it wilts down. Then, stir in the salt. Step 3: Add The EggNext up, add the whisked egg mixture. Continue cooking for about 30 seconds, or until the outsides of the frittata begin to set and turn lighter. Step 4: Bake the frittataSprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the frittata. Transfer the pan to your preheated oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the frittata is set. Slice into 8 pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serve the frittata with…
Wondering what to serve up with your baked egg white frittata? Anything goes, from sweet breakfast sides to savory lunch spreads!
Vegetarian Breakfast Sausage: This recipe has classic sausage spices but is totally vegetarian made at home. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls: My ideal meals always include sweet and savory, so what better frittata pairing than cinnamon rolls?? Kale Salad with Avocado: For a true brunch spread, serve the frittata with a gorgeous salad.
