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Tomato Frittata with Corn and Basil


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5 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Courtney West
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This tomato frittata with corn and basil is perfect for a summertime brunch or lazy weekend breakfast! It’s packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, aromatic basil, and savory parmesan. In order to ensure the perfect texture, the frittata is started on the stove and finished in the oven. 


Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 handful fresh basil, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan, divided, plus extra for garnish
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium/large shallot, minced
  • 1 small serrano pepper, minced, optional
  • 2 medium cobs corn, kernels sliced off, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 heaped cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and set a large ovenproof skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Whisk together the eggs, milk, basil, and 1/3 cup of the parmesan cheese in a medium sized bowl along with a big pinch of salt. Set aside.

Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once the butter melts and begins to bubble/foam, add the shallot and a pinch of salt. Cook 1-2 minutes until softened and translucent, then add the serrano pepper if using and cook for an additional minute before adding the corn kernels and another pinch of salt. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly. Spread the corn, shallot, and peppers into an even layer on the bottom of the pan, then pour the egg mixture over the top. Arrange the tomatoes on top of the eggs then sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Once you see the eggs just starting to set around the edges of the skillet and bubbles starting to sputter up from the bottom (this should happen within about 5 minutes), transfer the skillet to the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake the frittata for 10-15 minutes or until the eggs are just set. 

Allow the frittata to cool for 5-10 minutes then slice and serve. Or, transfer it to a platter then slice and serve. Garnish with additional basil and parmesan if desired. 

Keep leftovers in the fridge and make sure to enjoy within 4-5 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer or oven. 

Notes

  • The wider/larger your skillet, the shorter the total baking time and the thinner the frittata will be. The skillet I used for the frittata in the photos is 12 inches. 
  • To avoid potential cut marks on your skillet, you can serve the frittata on a large platter. 
  • Make it a meal by adding 1-2 slices of whole grain toast and a side of sliced avocado or fruit.
  • Make it dairy free: use your favorite plant-based milk, vegan butter, and vegan parmesan.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: breakfast