Description
Hearty mushroom frittata brings Italian countryside charm to your breakfast table. Rich eggs and earthy mushrooms combine in a simple, elegant dish perfect for weekend mornings when you want something special and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chicken breast
- 2 ounces (57 grams) bacon
Produce and Seasonings:
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Dairy and Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons white wine
Instructions
- Carefully select a heavy-bottomed skillet, ensuring even heat distribution for optimal caramelization.
- Gently melt butter over medium-low temperature, allowing it to transform into a golden, fragrant liquid without burning.
- Introduce sliced onions to the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the melted butter, creating a foundation for deep flavor development.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing onions to slowly soften and release their natural sugars, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking onions for approximately 45-50 minutes, watching them gradually transform from pale white to rich, amber-brown hues.
- Periodically scrape the caramelized bits from the skillet’s bottom, incorporating these concentrated flavor elements back into the onion mixture.
- When onions reach a deep mahogany color and develop a sweet, intense aroma, remove from heat and let them rest momentarily.
- Season the caramelized onions with salt and pepper, adjusting the flavors to personal preference.
- Transfer the onions to a serving dish, allowing residual heat to further enhance their complex, velvety texture.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to add a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, sweet onions.
Notes
- Accidentally overwhipped cream can transform into butter, so watch carefully during whipping stages.
- Freezing leftovers works best when stored in airtight containers with minimal air exposure.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create consistent texture throughout the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 271 mg
- Fat: 13.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg