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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Cheesy Mexican Frittata

    LAST UPDATED: June 12, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: July 19, 2016 By Toni Dash 33 Comments

    Cheesy Mexican Frittata

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    mexican frittata collage

    Whipping up this meal-in-minutes recipe is super easy and does not cut corners on fabulous flavor! Cheesy Mexican Frittata is chock full of green chilies, fresh jalapeno, cheese, eggs and more. It’s a perfect meal for dinner or brunch.

    slice of Cheesy Mexican Frittata

    The longer summer goes on the lazier I’m getting in the kitchen. The variety of fresh produce right now makes flavor-packed salads an easy choice for meals but my family can’t live on salad alone. I have a number of super-fast recipes on Boulder Locavore (Taco Lettuce Wraps are in high demand right now) but always adding more. Today I’m sharing a fast favorite: Cheesy Mexican Frittata.

    servings of Mexican Frittata on plates and skillet

    If you haven’t made a frittata, you don’t yet know what you are missing! It is a simple egg recipe, really like a mega omelet that requires no flipping. Any bulky ingredients (in this case red onion, sliced jalapeno and green chilies) are sautéed before pouring on whisked eggs and cheese which cook untouched on the stove and then are finished in the oven. What could be easier, right?

    brown eggs in blue egg holder

    With a cooking time of about 15 minutes, frittatas become a mainstay to solve the dinner dilemma on a busy night (or lazy in my case) and are also great for brunch. One of my favorite attribute of a frittata is their flavor flexibility. You can easily tailor the flavors to meet your mood.

    Mexican frittata in cast iron skillet

    When making this Cheesy Mexican Frittata I wanted something light but full of flavor.

    It would be easy to add some sautéed chorizo or chicken to it if you wanted more substance or have a die hard meat-eater at your table.

    I will also share a few of my family aren’t keen on eggs so a frittata might not be their first choice.

    They absolutely loved this recipe!

    I think the wonderful flavors, cheesiness and the topping of fresh Pico de Gallo and some sliced pickled Jalapeno peppers made it a win for them!

    chopped cilantro and green handled knife

    I’ve had fun whipping up all sorts of frittata for my dinner table. Some favorites shared on Boulder Locavore include Smoky Ham Cheese Potato Frittata, Asparagus Leek New Potato Frittata (great for Easter brunch or springtime) and Frittata and Garlic Kale. The possibilities are endless and it can be a great way to use up ingredients already in your refrigerator or home garden too.

    slice of Mexican frittata on a blue plate with fork

    slice of Cheesy Mexican Frittata

    Cheesy Mexican Frittata

    Frittatas are my go to recipe when I want a quick meal everyone will love. Cheesy Mexican Frittata is a sure favorite thanks to the flavors of green chilies, jalapeno, Mexican cheese blend and taco seasonings. It's light enough for hot summer days but still soul-warming for the cooler months.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 Serves 6-8
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • ½ large Red Onion , peeled and chopped
    • 1 4-ounce can Diced Green Chilies , mild
    • 1 large Jalapeno , thinly sliced with seeds removed
    • 8 large Eggs , room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
    • 1 ½ cups Mexican Blend prepared grated cheese (available in the dairy department)
    • 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning Mix
    • Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro leaves , pico de gallo

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Add the olive oil to a 10-inch cast iron or other heat proof skillet over medium high heat. Add the red onion and jalapeno; sauté until the onions become translucent and limp, and the jalapeno has softened (3-4 minutes).
    • Add the diced green chilies and sauté one minute.
    • In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs together. Add in the salt, pepper, 1 ¼ cups of the cheese and the taco seasoning; whisk to combine.
    • Spread the sauteed vegetables to evenly cover the bottom of the skillet. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the skillet.
    • Allow the frittata to cook undisturbed until the edges are set; 2-4 minutes. Place the frittata in the heated oven and allow it to finish cooking for 10-12 minutes until the liquid is gone and the top is fluffy.
    • Sprinkle on the remaining ¼ cup cheese and continue to cook 1-2 minutes until it had melted. Remove from oven, cut into 8 wedges and serve immediately topped with fresh pico de gallo and chopped cilantro leaves.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      July 20, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      These pictures looks great!

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    2. Crystal says

      July 20, 2016 at 11:43 am

      I love the weekend for lots of reasons, but one of them is breakfast! I love a warm, hearty breakfast with my family. Got to try this frittata this weekend.

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    3. Ann Bacciaglia says

      July 20, 2016 at 9:58 am

      This is a recipe I know my family will love. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.

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    4. Amanda Love says

      July 20, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Frittatas are a life saver, it’s such an easy recipe to prepare so you won’t have a hard time preparing it in the morning! And since this has loads of cheese, the kids will love it! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Milena says

      July 20, 2016 at 5:07 am

      We have chickens so I’m always looking for new ways to use my eggs. This looks like a good one that the family will enjoy! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Nikki Wayne says

      July 19, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      Anything with cheese is love! I would like tot try this recipe, can’t wait to taste it!

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    7. Melisasource says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      I’ve never had frittata before but it looks delicious. I will certainly give this dish a try.

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    8. Heather lawrence says

      July 19, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Oh this looks delicious! We have been looking for new ways to spice our our boring breakfast routine and this looks like it would be perfect!

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    9. Susan says

      July 19, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      This sounds like a great frittata, and it would definitely be good with a little chorizo added. I’m not a huge fan of eggs, but am sure I’d like this.

      Reply
    10. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

      July 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      I love omelettes in the morning. And these fritattas look absolutely delicious! Pinning!

      Reply
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