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Skinny Mexican Skillet Frittata

There’s nothing easier than this Skinny Mexican Skillet Frittata-made with just a few simple ingredients-perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner- this will bring a big smile to your face!

Makes 6 servings

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What is a Frittata?

According to Wikipedia, a Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses or vegetables. The word frittata is Italian and roughly translates to “fried. For this frittata I use a this cast iron skillet pan. It makes the frittata cook evenly throughout and in the middle. It’s a 10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet with an assist handle.

How do you make this Skinny Mexican Frittata? 

To make this Skinny Mexican Skillet Frittata you will:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large cast iron pan or oven safe skillet pan with non stick cooking spray.

Whisk together eggs in a medium mixing bowl.

Stir in the milk, can of chilies, and the cooked chopped bacon. 

Fold in the cheese, and add salt and pepper. Stir util well combined.

Pour egg mixture into skillet. 

Cook for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from oven.

Slice into 6 equal servings.

Top with non fat plain yogurt or light sour cream and fresh Pico de Gallo, if desired.

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 6 large eggs 
  • 1/2 cup light or fat free cheddar cheese ( I use Trader Joe’s light 3 cheese blend)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or skim or soy milk 
  • 1 ( 4 oz.) roasted green chilies 
  • 8 center cut bacon, cooked or precooked Hormel bacon, finely chopped ( I use Sam’s club Precooked Hormel bacon) 
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large cast iron pan or oven safe skillet pan with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in the milk, can of chilies, and cooked chopped bacon. Fold in the cheese, and add salt and pepper. Stir util well combined.
  4. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from oven.
  5. Slice into 6 equal servings.
  6. Top with non fat plain yogurt or light/fat free sour cream and fresh Pico de Gallo, if desired.
  7. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or 3 weeks in the freezer.

Makes 6 servings

2 Points® per serving

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Yield: 6

Skinny Mexican Skillet Frittata

Skinny Mexican Skillet Frittata

There’s nothing easier than this Skinny Mexican Skillet Frittata-made with just a few simple ingredients-perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner- this will bring a big smile to your face! 

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs 
  • 1/2 cup light or fat free cheddar cheese ( I use Trader Joe's light 3 cheese blend)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or skim or soy milk 
  • 1 ( 4 oz.) roasted green chilies 
  • 8 center cut bacon, cooked or precooked Hormel bacon, finely chopped ( I use Sam's club Precooked Hormel bacon) 
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper, to taste

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large cast iron pan or oven safe skillet pan with non stick cooking spray.
    2. Whisk together eggs in a medium mixing bowl.
    3. Stir in the milk, can of chilies, and cooked chopped bacon. Fold in the cheese, and add salt and pepper. Stir util well combined.
    4. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven.
    5. Remove from oven. Slice into 6 equal servings.
    6. Top with non fat plain yogurt or light/fat free sour cream and fresh Pico de Gallo, if desired.

    Makes 6 servings

    2 Points® per serving

Notes

    1. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or 3 weeks in the freezer.

    Smartpoints: GREEN: 4 Smartpoints per serving  BLUE/PURPLE: 2 Smartpoints per serving 

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Chelsea

Tuesday 30th of July 2019

I didn't see where to add the milk in this recipe

Lindsay Kehl

Tuesday 30th of July 2019

Hi Chelsea,

You will add it right after you whisk the eggs, with the can of chilies, and bacon. Thanks so much

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