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How to make a Microwave Frittata

by Stephanie

Make yourself a microwave frittata for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, and you can do it in a plate, not a mug!

Title image with a close up of a microwave frittata with spinach, peppers, onions, and cheese on a yellow plate on a red striped towel on a wooden background.

Are a frittata and omelet the same thing?

I’d say sorta. A Frittata is basically a crustless quiche. It’s usually made over low heat versus an omelet made over high heat, and it’s typically served for brunch instead of breakfast. A frittata is also usually served at room temperature and not hot like an omelet.

Ingredients to make a Frittata

The basic ingredients are milk and eggs, but you can totally make this your own with your favorite veggies or meats. Here’s what I like to put in a frittata:

  • 2 eggs
  • 14 cup milk
  • 12 cup fresh baby spinach
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced precooked bacon or ham
  • 13 shredded cheese
  • non-stick oil cooking spray
  • salt and pepper

How do you make a Microwave Frittata?

Spray a microwave safe deep dish plate with non-stick oil spray.

I like to make this in a deep dish plate. If your plates are shallow then use a cereal-sized bowl.

Eggs and milk in a blue bowl just after being beaten.

Beat the two eggs and milk in a separate bowl lightly with a fork, pour into plate.

raw eggs and milk mixture on a yellow plate

Wash the spinach and pat it dry. Spread it out over the center of the eggs.

Add chopped onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

Dice pre-cooked meats such as bacon, ham or sausage and add it around the plate.

Add shredded cheese.

Yellow plate with eggs and veggies and topped with cheese ready to cook

Microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Watch it as it cooks because the center will puff up and let it cook for an additional 20-30 seconds after this, then stop the microwave.

Avoid overcooking or it will make the eggs crunchy on the edges and not taste good.

Serve immediately.

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Microwave Frittata
Yield: 1 frittata

Microwave Frittata

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1⁄4 cup milk
  • 1⁄2 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 2 slices of tomato, diced
  • diced precooked slice of bacon or ham
  • 1⁄4 cup shredded cheese
  • non-stick oil cooking spray
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Spray a microwave safe deep dish plate with non-stick oil spray.
  2. Wash the spinach and pat it dry. Spread it out over the center of the plate.
  3. Add chopped onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
  4. Dice pre-cooked meats such as bacon, ham or sausage and add it around the plate.
  5. Beat the two eggs and milk in a separate bowl lightly with a fork, pour over everything.
  6. Add shredded cheese.
  7. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Watch it as it cooks because the center will puff up and let it cook for an additional 20-30 seconds after this, then stop the microwave.
  8. Avoid overcooking or it will make the eggs crunchy on the edges and not taste good.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 665Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 502mgSodium: 2168mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 55g

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