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A hearty Easy Fajita Frittata in a cast iron skillet, topped with chorizo and green onions, showing a golden-brown crust and set on a colorful napkin.
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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: 2 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Scott G

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup fajita leftovers
  • 2 tablespoons cooked chorizo optional
  • 2 tablespoons organic heavy whipping cream
  • ½ tablespoon grass-fed butter
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 3-4 cranks of fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Gather the tools and ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cooking Instructions

  • 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 cast iron breakfast 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, how to store leftovers and my secret tips as a chef, check out the full recipe in detail!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 313mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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