After preparing extra garlic for my How to: Roast Garlic post last week, I have been adding the flavorful little jewels to every pasta sauce, sandwich and pizza that crosses my path. Even eggs weren’t safe. As if pancetta and mushrooms weren’t enough to bump up the flavor of a simple frittata, I chopped up a clove of roasted garlic and added it to the mix. I ate this as a lunch-for-one (okay, I was lonely when my husband was away and had to placate myself with some really good food), but it would be a welcome addition at any weekend brunch table.
Frittatas (the big versions) are one of our go-to meals on busy weeknights, but I started making frittatas for one at lunchtime. The Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil is one of my favorites but, really, any toppings will do. If you want mini versions that can be stored and reheated for a quick, healthy breakfast, pour the egg mixture into muffin tins. To see what I mean, check out these Mini Egg Frittatas with Broccoli, Cheese & Chipotle Peppers.
With a little crispy, browned pancetta and simple sauteed mushrooms mixed with roasted garlic, this frittata is one of those meals that feels fancy and elaborate, but actually comes together in minutes. Of course, you can throw on any toppings that suit your fancy. Let your imagination go wild.
The recipe:
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. Discard fat drippings.
Wipe out the skillet, set over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir the roasted garlic into the mushrooms and cook for an additional minute. Set aside.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add water and whisk to combine. Coat a small, heatproof nonstick skillet (I used an 8-inch one) with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add the eggs.
Cook the eggs, without stirring or shaking the pan, until the bottom is cooked but there is still layer of raw egg on top.
Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and top with the mushroom mixture and pancetta.
Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the top of the frittata is just starting to brown and is slightly puffed.
Remove frittata from the oven and slide it onto a plate (use a spatula if necessary). Serve immediately.
Other frittata recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mini Egg Frittatas with Broccoli, Cheese & Chipotle Peppers
Cookin’ Canuck’s Caprese Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil
Guilty Kitchen’s Autumn Frittata with Eggplant, Bacon & Feta
The Comfort of Cooking’s Country Frittata with Ham, Cheddar & Basil
Fork Spoon Knife’s Sweet Potato & Fennel Frittata
From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
Ingredients
- 1 round pancetta, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced crimini mushrooms
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 pinches kosher salt, divided
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 clove roasted garlic, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. Discard fat drippings.
- Wipe out the skillet, set over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir the roasted garlic into the mushrooms and cook for an additional minute. Set aside.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add water and whisk to combine. Coat a small, heatproof nonstick skillet (I used an 8-inch one) with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add the eggs.
- Cook the eggs, without stirring or shaking the pan, until the bottom is cooked but there is still layer of raw egg on top. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and top with the mushroom mixture and pancetta.
- Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the top of the frittata is just starting to brown and is slightly puffed.
- Remove frittata from the oven and slide it onto a plate (use a spatula if necessary). Serve immediately.























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I could eat a frittata every day of the week and yours looks devine! I love roasted garlic too and the way the house smells when it’s roasting. heavenly
Gosh I LOVE frittatas!! Who doesn’t? I can smell it here!
I love frittatas, especially when they’re this gorgeous!
I was just thinking I wanted to incorporate more quiches and frittatas into our dinner rotation-this looks delicious!
Love the mushrooms in there. Great way to start the day!
I love a good frittata. Easy and quick and so many variations!
You know you’re doing something right when your posts tempt people to declare their love for you! This is so perfect!!!
Now you KNOW I have extra roasted garlic and I also happen to have pancetta. I was so going to be a good girl and have cereal but this looks much better. Something like this is quite often my dinner…so easy to throw together with foods we have on hand and not too heavy.
Roasted garlic would be good on just about anything. It is a jewel, isn’t it? This recipe is another reminder why I love eggs so much. The versatility makes them perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Mmmm. Wondering what to have for lunch … This would be perfect!!
A frittata “pizza”! It looks divine, Dara!
Shirley
I’ve yet to make a frittata, can’t wait to try this recipe! Looks colorfully gorgeous!
This looks wonderful, so many good flavors here.
Yum! I love frittatas… It’s a grown up breakfast for dinner meal.
Roasted garlic does make everything tastes too good, no?
I am making this for brunch tomorrow!
why oh why haven`t I made more frittatas like this in my days. if this doesn`t scream beautiful breakfast, nothing will. And it has my favourite ingredients in it. love it Dara!
What a great idea for a quick and easy dinner, so much prettier than an omelette.
That is one beautiful frittata! Roasted garlic is indeed a delight
What a perfect winter frittata!
This recipe sounds incredible Dara! I love, love, love frittatas AND pancetta! I also love that it is a single serving, perfect
Oh, I love a frittata…and this one sounds AMAZING!
What an amazing combination of flavors in this frittata! Fabulous recipe, Dara!
Love this! I’m all about frittatas lately.
Loving all of the flavors you snuck into this frittata.
This is gorgeous. It’s look beautiful and delicious. I love eggs, and frittata is something new to me. It’s great to cook this for my weekend breakfast.
Oh I could eat this morning, day or night! Gorgeous clicks as always Dara!
I could eat this any time of day, yum!
This looks amazing. I am adding it to my menu for this weekend. I cannot wait to try it.