Description
A delicious and easy breakfast option that combines the rich, creamy taste of pimento cheese with fluffy eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs 🥚
- 1/4 cup milk 🥛
- 1 cup pimento cheese, store-bought or homemade 🧀
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or a mix) 🌶️
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions 🧅
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
- 1/4 tsp black pepper 🧂
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 🧈
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or chives) 🌿
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the pimento cheese, diced bell peppers, and chopped green onions until evenly distributed.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat, then pour in the egg mixture and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let the frittata cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Using an oven-safe skillet is essential for this recipe.
- Keep an eye on the frittata while it bakes to avoid overcooking.
- Let the frittata cool for a few minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Pimento Cheese, Frittata, Breakfast, Easy Recipe