Cast Iron Broccoli Basil Mozzarella Frittata
Broccoli Basil Frittata covered in mozzarella cheese, baked in a cast iron pan. Easy brunch, lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Angela Roberts
- 1 large bunch of broccoli or enough to cover skillet cut into small pieces.
- Extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
- 10 large eggs beaten
- Splash of cream optional
- 1 handful basil torn into small pieces
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella cheese cut into cubes or small thick slices
- Sea salt
- Black pepper freshly ground
- Touch of freshly grated nutmeg
Saute broccoli in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper until cooked but still firm as it will continue to cook in oven.
Beat eggs. Add salt, pepper splash of fresh cream and just a touch of nutmeg. The cream results in a richer texture, but is not absolutely necessary. Once broccoli is sauteed, make sure the pan has enough oil on bottom and sides so that the eggs don’t stick, approximately 2 tablespoons. My pan is very well seasoned (cured) and I probably used 1 tablespoon. Add beaten eggs.
Arrange mozzarella evenly, but not covered all over.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-40 minutes or until the middle is set. Check at 25 minutes. The time will depend on size of pan, your oven, etc.
Once frittata is removed from oven, allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Frittata is best served at room temperature.