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French Onion Frittata

French Onion Frittata: Stunning 40-Minute Ultimate Skillet Dinner


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 1 hr 15 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 6 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring a 10-inch cast-iron skillet packed with a rich baked filling of 8 large whole eggs whole milk Dijon mustard deeply caramelized yellow onions toasted stale bread cubes and diced Gruyère cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 8 large whole eggs.
  • 2 large yellow onions.

  • 2 cups day-old bread.

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter.

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

  • 1/4 cup whole milk.

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard.

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.

  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt.

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  • 1/2 cup diced Gruyère cheese.

  • 1 tbsp fresh chives.


Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter inside a 10-inch oven-safe cast-iron skillet over medium heat stir-frying 2 cups of bread cubes for 5 minutes.

  • Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil shaven yellow onion rings and a half-teaspoon of salt into the pan over low heat sweating for 40 minutes.

  • Deglaze the skillet floor pan with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar scraping up browned bits before turning off the stove flame.

  • Whisk 8 whole eggs a quarter-cup of whole milk Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper grains inside a deep bowl until smooth.

  • Drop the remaining butter and toasted bread back into the skillet pouring the egg custard slurry over the top to finish with cheese and bake for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Cooking the onions over slow low heat for a full 40 minutes until deeply sweet and brown is the secret to a professional-grade rich baseline for this French Onion Frittata.

  • Protein-heavy farm fresh eggs provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This simple one-pan baked casserole dinner is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.

  • Prep Time: ~ 20 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 55 mins.
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course.
  • Method: Oven Baking.
  • Cuisine: Traditional French Countryside Skillet.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled dinner plateful wedge section.
  • Calories: ~ 220 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 4 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 440 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 14 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 8 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 12 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 1 g.
  • Protein: ~ 12 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 265 mg.

Keywords: French Onion Frittata, Baked Egg Custard Skillets, Stunning One Pan Recipes, Caramelized Onion Quiches, Alpine Gruyere Omelets, New York Recipe.