How to Make Patty Pan Frittata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy way to use up those patty pan squashes from your garden? Look no further than this patty pan frittata recipe! Frittatas are a versatile and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With the addition of patty pan squashes, this frittata takes on a unique flavor and texture that is sure to please your palate. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is simple to follow and will have you enjoying a delic...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 patty pan squash
  • 2 medium scallions, sliced, white and green parts divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup brewed coffee or espresso, at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 individual frittatas

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press 5-inch squares of parchment paper into 8 cups of a muffin tin, creasing where necessary.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in patty pan, scallion whites, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add sausage to the same skillet and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add sausage to patty pan mixture.
  • Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Fold in goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, and tomato. Add hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Fold in patty pan-sausage mixture. Ladle frittata mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling to the top of each cup and overfilling only if the parchment paper can support the mixture.
  • Place muffin tin on top of a cookie sheet in the center of the preheated oven. Bake until egg is set, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Let cool slightly and top with scallion greens.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 215mg
    • Sodium: 381mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 224mg