This southwest frittata makes for an easy breakfast option that is savory and flavorful. Featuring sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and turkey bacon, this egg frittata is a delicious meal your whole family will enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
We love that this delicious southwestern frittata is easy to make and can be adjusted based on the ingredients you have on hand in your kitchen. It also makes for a great meal prep option when you know you are going to have a busy day. Once made, all you'll have to do is warm it up the next morning! We also love that a frittata transports well, so it is a great option to take to a brunch with friends, a bridal or baby shower, or when you're taking a meal to someone.
Ingredient Notes
- Sweet potato - we know it's common to think of adding the classic breakfast potatoes or hash brown to a breakfast dish, but we thought we'd mix it up a little bit and try adding diced sweet potato instead! It is a fun and tasty addition to this frittata.
- Red bell pepper and white or yellow onion - we felt that red bell pepper and onion were essential in creating the southwestern flavors for this dish. If you don't have a red pepper on hand, you can use an orange, yellow, or green pepper instead.
- Turkey bacon - we decided to use turkey bacon for this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite bacon or breakfast sausage instead.
- Garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt - the spices that create the best flavor for this dish!
- Cottage cheese or shredded cheese - cottage cheese has been in the spotlight lately and we love it as an addition to this frittata. Shredded cheese is a great option as well, you could try using cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese to give it a little kick. We love the addition of cheese to this frittata, but if you are dairy-free, we made it optional. It will still be great without it!
- Whole eggs or egg whites - take your pick! Both are delicious options.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
To make this southwestern breakfast frittata you will need the following:
- Knives and cutting board
- Cast iron skillet, oven-safe nonstick skillet, or round baking dish (about 10 inches wide)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium or large mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice the turkey bacon, sweet potato, red pepper, and onion into small pieces. Add them to a pan over medium heat with the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Let the veggies and turkey bacon cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the turkey bacon is cooked and the veggies are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cottage cheese or shredded cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
Once the veggie and turkey bacon mixture is cooled, pour egg mixture into the pan and stir until combined. Pour the combined mixture into a greased 10-inch oven safe skillet.
Bake for 23-27 minutes, or until the center of the frittata is set and fully cooked through. Once the frittata is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- While this frittata is packed with flavor on its own, there are several toppings you can try with it: hot sauce, a dollop of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, green onions, and red pepper flakes would all be great to pair with it.
- If you are looking to mix it up a little bit, you could try adding some black beans, breakfast sausage, ground beef or ground turkey, or other veggies such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms. The best part of frittatas are that they are so customizable based on what you need to clear out of your fridge!
- This recipe would also be great to use to make smaller "egg muffins" by pouring the mixture into the individual cups of a muffin tin. Note however, that not as much baking time will be required, so you will need to watch closely!
FAQ
Frittatas and quiches are both egg dishes that often have some sort of vegetables, meat, or cheese mixed in. So what makes the two different? A frittata is an Italian dish that is crustless. The egg mixture is partially cooked on the stove and then transferred to the oven to finish baking. A quiche, on the other hand, is a French tart where the egg custard and fillings are usually baked in a pie crust. You can read more on this here if you want more info!
You can still make a frittata without an oven-safe skillet or non-stick pan. You can bake it in a casserole dish, round pie dish, or muffin tins instead. Note however, that the baking times will likely vary between the different options so start with less time and check on it frequently. The frittata is done when the eggs are puffed and set (no longer liquid-y).
Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for a few days when covered in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container. You can serve it cold, at room temperature, or reheated. We do not recommend freezing the frittata.
Yes, this can easily be made ahead of time! Follow the instructions and recipe and then store the frittata as discussed in the question above. Simply reheat when ready to eat!
This frittata is gluten-free and can be dairy-free with the omission of cheese. It can also be made vegetarian with the omission of the turkey bacon. It is not vegan.
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Southwest Frittata
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1/2 medium white onion
- 6 slices of turkey bacon
- 1 tsp olive or avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or shredded cheese
- 8 eggs (or 3 cups egg whites)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice the turkey bacon, sweet potato, red pepper, and onion into small pieces.
- Add them to a pan over medium heat with the olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Let the veggies and turkey bacon cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the turkey bacon is cooked and the veggies are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cottage cheese or shredded cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Once the veggie and turkey bacon mixture is cooled, pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir until combined. Pour the combined mixture into a greased 10-inch oven safe skillet.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes, or until the center of the frittata is set and fully cooked through. Once the frittata is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, etc.
Notes
- While this frittata is packed with flavor on its own, there are several toppings you can try with it: hot sauce, a dollop of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, green onions, and red pepper flakes would all be great to pair with it.
- You can still make a frittata without an oven-safe skillet or non-stick pan. You can bake it in a casserole dish, round pie dish, or muffin tins instead. Note however, that the baking times will likely vary between the different options so start with less time and check on it frequently. The frittata is done when the eggs are puffed and set (no longer liquid-y).
- This frittata is gluten-free and can be dairy-free with the omission of cheese. It can also be made vegetarian with the omission of the turkey bacon. It is not vegan.
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