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posted by Amy Johnsonon January 9, 2012 (updated Sep 14, 2021) 43 comments »
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This easy Cheeseburger Frittata Recipe is a delicious low carb option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The frittata is one of those dishes that often get overlooked as a go-to. Frittatas are quicker cooking and a tad lighter than their fancy cousin, the quiche, having no crust, or heavy cream. And similar to an omelet, they are the perfect low carb vehicle for a variety of flavor combinations. Which is a good thing, since I was in the mood for a cheeseburger, without the carbs along for the ride. Hence theCheeseburger Frittata.
For this Cheeseburger Frittata recipe,cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, and browned hamburger, seasoned with salt, pepper, plus our favorite hamburger addition, garlic powder, were added. But create your Cheeseburger Frittata your way. Bacon, tomatoes, along with sautéed mushrooms would be great additions too.
Even though Frittatas are commonly cooked in a skillet stovetop, then finished in the oven, I baked this simple frittata in a pie pan in the oven for the whole cook time. It worked fine and I liked the lighter texture a little better than the more firm bite that most frittatas I have made stovetop have.
This easy frittata is not only a great option for breakfast, but served with soup or salad, but thisCheeseburger Frittata is an excellent option for brunch, lunch or supper too. (And if you wanna enjoy it with a squirt of ketchup, I certainly won’t tell anyone.)
Are you visual like me? If so, be sure to check out the full recipe step-by-step photo tutorial over at Tasty Kitchen, among many other wonderful looking frittata recipes.
More easy recipes low carb recipes you will enjoy:
- Perfect Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Easy Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
- Eggs in Purgatory Recipe
- Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Salad Recipe
Cheeseburger Frittata Recipe
Cheeseburger Frittata
Yield: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
This simple frittata, made with ground beef, sautéed onions and cheddar, is a delicious low carb option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 12-16 ounces (weight) ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon + dashes salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon + dashes pepper, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon + dashes garlic powder, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium-large onion, chopped
- 10 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 4 ounces (weight) cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- optional additions: bacon, sautéed mushroom, sliced/diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
- Butter or coat with cooking spray pie pan. (I used a 10-inch pie pan for this recipe, but a 9-inch deep dish should work as well.)
- Brown hamburger with a few pinches/dashes of salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until translucent.
- Beat together eggs, milk, 1/2 of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon of each: salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Evenly distribute the browned hamburger on the bottom of the pie pan, then top with sautéed onions.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top of hamburger and onion. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake in 400-degrees F oven for 15-20 minutes until set. (I used a 10-inch pie pan, so adjust cooking time accordingly for different size.)
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Originally published January 9, 2012.
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43 comments on “Cheeseburger Frittata Recipe”
mjskit —Reply
OMG! You can’t get better than this! What a delicious frittata and what a great idea!
Oh I love the idea of baking it straight away in the oven! So much easier.
Deliciously Organic —Reply
I love this! I have all of these ingredients in the fridge. I’m going to make this tonight!
marla —Reply
Being that I am a low carb gal frittatas are a personal favorite. What you have created here needs to happen in my house. Love the cheeseburger twist!
See AlsoPrime Rib Recipe (VIDEO)Barbara | Creative Culinary —Reply
The epitome of old fashioned comfort food. Which I think I might need today. Snow does that to me.
Jamie | My Baking Addiction —Reply
I have only made a frittata once – not because I don’t like them, but because I forget about them. And seriously could anything with the word cheeseburger in the title be a bad thing?
Robin —Reply
I ike how you cook your frittata, the texture of a quiche without the crust! Delicious!
Tickled Red —Reply
I know what’s for breakfast this week 😀
elizabeth @ the kitchen counsel —Reply
this looks absolutely delicious! can’t wait to try it.
BusyWorkingMama —Reply
I am totally making this. Looks fabulous!! I will probably use turkey or pork.
JenMarie —Reply
Oh, how perfect! I do low carb as well, and high protein. This looks delicious and perfect for my diet!
Shelby —Reply
Amy, that last photo id the deal clincher for me! I’ve pinned it and will try this one for certain – soon!
Jan —Reply
I am always looking for a good ground beef recipe. Plan on trying this as soon as our new beef comes in!
Jennifer —Reply
Oh this looks delish – a deffinate ‘to make’.
Thanks for sharing
Jennifer
The Kamikaze ShopperJulie —Reply
I just made this for dinner after putting this on my “to-make” dinner list for a couple of weeks. We eat low-carb dinners and this was a great new recipe to try. My husband and 6-year-old loved it and I am super-happy to have leftovers! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet —Reply
I love this! Great idea!
Kara —Reply
Yum! I love you over at Tasty Kitchen, happy to have found your blog!
Justin —Reply
I can’t have dairy. Would Coconut Milk or Unsweetened Almond or Water work, instead? Water would be the easiest. Thanks. ~ Justin
Diane —Reply
Can I use ground chicken or turkey in this?
Amy Johnson —
Either of those should work wonderfully!
Sandra Garhtwaite —Reply
Can this be frozen?
Amy Johnson —
Yes. Allow to cool and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months.
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