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Fajita Frittata Recipe

Add some spice to your morning with this easy to make fajita frittata recipe. This "cheater" recipe uses frittata leftovers, but you can easily make from scratch as well!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Fajita Leftovers
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoon Organic Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
  • 3-4 Cranks Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • ½ tablespoon Grass Fed Butter
  • 2 tablespoon cooked Chorizo optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Reheat fajita leftovers in a non-stick skillet. When hot, set aside.
  • In a bowl, crack 3 eggs and beat well.
  • Add whipping cream, salt, pepper and heated fajita leftovers. Mix to incorporate.
  • Heat your mini skillet over medium heat. Melt butter.
  • Coat the pan with the melted butter.
  • Add the egg mixture and place in the oven.
  • Cook for 12 minutes or until lightly set.
  • Change the oven from bake to broil. Add chorizo to the top of fajita (optional).
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

To create the recipe from scratch, here are some notes:
 
• Julienne ¼ onion and ½ pepper. Add to skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes over medium high heat until softened. Set aside.
 
• If you have leftover cooked chicken breasts or steak, slice thin. Reheat lightly. Add to cooked peppers and onions.
 
• Add to the mixed eggs and you're in business!

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal