Potato-Chip Frittatas

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Potato-Chip Frittatas
30 min.
6
253kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free breakfast option that's sure to impress? Look no further than these Potato-Chip Frittatas! Perfect for morning meals, brunch, or even as an antipasti, these frittatas are not only easy to make, but they're also packed with flavor and texture. With a total of 253 calories per serving, they're a guilt-free indulgence.

The star of this recipe is the surprising addition of potato chips, which adds a delightful crunch and a fun twist to the traditional frittata. Paired with shredded carrots, leeks, and onions, along with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, these frittatas offer a symphony of tastes and textures. The base is a whisked mixture of eggs and milk, seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, which binds all the ingredients together as they bake to perfection.

Preparing these frittatas is a breeze, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. You'll need a frying pan, an oven, a knife, a whisk, and a muffin tray. Simply cook the vegetables in a skillet, fill your greased muffin tin with the cheesy vegetable mix, pour in the egg mixture, add a few potato chips to each cup, and bake until cooked through. It's that easy!

Whether you're hosting a brunch with friends or looking for a quick and satisfying breakfast, these Potato-Chip Frittatas are sure to be a hit. They're versatile, delicious, and a fun way to start your day. So why not give them a try and experience the crunchy, cheesy goodness for yourself?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup carrots shredded
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup leek sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion sliced
  • servings potato chips 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoons cheese shredded (such as cheddar or—our favorite—smoked provolone)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the leek and onion with a pinch of salt. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the carrot; cook for 1 minute more.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Grease a 6-cup muffin tin. Divide the cheese among the cups, then the vegetables.
  8. Pour in the egg mixture until each cup is three-quarters full.
  9. Add a few potato chips to each.
  10. Bake until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein12.48%
Fat58.33%
Carbs29.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.14
Glycemic Load
0.94
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.688695638076%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:253.25kcal
12.66%
Fat:16.67g
25.64%
Saturated Fat:3.18g
19.87%
Carbohydrates:18.77g
6.26%
Net Carbohydrates:17.25g
6.27%
Sugar:1.65g
1.83%
Cholesterol:140.88mg
46.96%
Sodium:438.37mg
19.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.02g
16.05%
Vitamin A:2142.18IU
42.84%
Vitamin E:3.79mg
25.23%
Selenium:13.07µg
18.67%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.43%
Phosphorus:145.7mg
14.57%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.33%
Potassium:457.92mg
13.08%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.06%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.96%
Vitamin K:12.78µg
12.17%
Vitamin C:8.55mg
10.37%
Folate:35.06µg
8.76%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.59%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.58%
Iron:1.26mg
6.97%
Magnesium:27.87mg
6.97%
Zinc:1mg
6.68%
Calcium:66.14mg
6.61%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.24%
Fiber:1.53g
6.11%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.04%
Source:Epicurious