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    Home » Recipes » breakfast

    Frito Frittata

    30 mins | Yield 4 | June 20, 2013 | Updated: July 10, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Frito Frittata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    I know what you’re thinking. Gross. A Frito Frittata? What in the world?

    Well, you’re wrong.

    Because Frito Frittata is simply delicious

    Even though the frito frittata sounds nothing like it’s classic savory egg big brother, I’m here to tell you it’s freaking awesome. Even I was skeptical about the Frito baked, tabasco loaded meaty breakfast. And then I took my first bite. And after the searing burns on my tongue calmed down, I took another. I was in love. Impressed. And shocked by how well this all came together.

    I get that the ingredients sound weird, but it works.

    Trust me.

    Making a frito frittata

    If you are not familiar with what a frittata is, then you may be familiar with a crustless quiche. Pretty similar, but frittata is the fancy Italian way to say it.

    Some people think frittata is Mexican food, but only by way of Italy. Although you could make the case that using corn tortilla chips like fritos does tip it to the Mexico side of the equation.

    However, regardless of the origin, the dish is super easy to make. You whip some eggs. Throw in some ingredients, then set it in the oven to bake together.

    Not unlike scrambled eggs, but way easier to serve and manage.

    Can you make frittata ahead of time?

    Yes and no. You can get the ingredients together. Go ahead and crack the eggs and whip them together. However, you don’t want to pour the eggs over the Fritos until you are ready to toss it all in the oven. Otherwise your corn chips lose their crunch.

    Putting the whipped eggs over the ingredients then going right into the oven is the best way to keep a bit of crunch.

    What kind of Fritos work best with Frito Frittata?

    With this dish, I went with chili cheese Fritos. They just have that extra something something. But these days you can find so many different kinds of Fritos. Any of them are going to work. Even the sour cream and onion flavored ones.

    That is just a guess on my part, but an educated one.

    Frito Frittata | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

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    Frito Frittata

    This is my take on a frito frittata and it was inspired by a recipe I saw in Rachael Ray Magazine April 2013
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 436kcal

    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet (between 8" and 12"

    Ingredients

    • 3 tbs butter
    • 1 onion diced, small to medium sized
    • ½ red pepper diced, small to medium sized
    • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1 cup sausage cooked and drained
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 tomato seeded and chopped, preferably vine ripened
    • 2 tbs cilantro chopped
    • 1 ½ cups Fritos I went bold with chili cheese flavor
    • 10 eggs lightly beaten
    • 1 tbs Tabasco
    • 4 oz monteray jack cheese diced

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
    • In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
    • Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the sausage and cook, stirring often, until heated through.
    • Add the tomato and cilantro.
    • Right before adding the eggs, sprinkle in the fritos.
    • Meanwhile, whisk the eggs with the tabasco and pour into the skillet.
    • Cook until the bottom of the eggs is just starting to set. Sprinkle with cheese.,
    • Carefully, place the skillet in the oven. Bake until fluffy and set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool a few

    Notes

    Make sure to pour the eggs on right before going to the oven. You can make a vegetarian version by substituting eggplant or potatoes for the sausage. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Frito Frittata
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 436 Calories from Fat 306
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 34g52%
    Saturated Fat 16g100%
    Cholesterol 477mg159%
    Sodium 632mg27%
    Potassium 376mg11%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 1895IU38%
    Vitamin C 28.1mg34%
    Calcium 281mg28%
    Iron 2.6mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Comments

    1. emily willingham says

      June 20, 2013 at 8:30 am

      when do you put the fritos in? or are they just sprinkled on top?? the recipe doesn’t say.

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      • Kita says

        June 20, 2013 at 8:42 am

        Oops! updated the recipe. It’s right before you add the eggs.

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        • emily willingham says

          June 20, 2013 at 8:48 am

          thanks! looks delish!

          Reply
    2. cassie says

      June 20, 2013 at 9:43 am

      I was not thinking gross at all! I was thinking totally genius! Looks amazing, Kita!

      Reply
    3. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      June 20, 2013 at 10:37 am

      You must not know me at all cause there’s no way I was thinking gross 😉

      Reply
    4. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

      June 21, 2013 at 7:35 am

      Whoa. I’m NOT thinking gross. I’m thinking that I choose my friends well.

      Reply
    5. movita beaucoup says

      June 23, 2013 at 9:03 am

      Mother of pearl.

      There’s nothing more to say.

      Reply
    6. Christy says

      December 19, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Not gross at all! I was craving Fritos but it was time for breakfast. Thought… how can I incorporate Fritos with my eggs? Wait… google it. Ofcouse someone had to thought the same thing. Thanks for doing all the work. I’m making it now.

      Reply

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