When I need a quick and easy dinner, one staple item I turn to often is eggs. They lend fast preparation, are a good source of protein, and are chock full of nutrients. Eggs also happen to be economical and delicious.
This is a dinner that can be on your table in under 30 minutes. If you’re really fast and efficient in the kitchen, you can have this prepared in under 20 minutes. How’s that for a quick and easy dinner? It helps when you only have four ingredients:
Okay, there’s salt and pepper, too, but those don’t count as actual ingredients, do they?
A lot of fast meals tend to be bland and unforgettable. We are forgiving of these things because they are so quick. That is so not the case with this apple cheddar frittata.
Apples and cheese were made to go together. It’s one of my favorite combinations. Pair them with eggs and you have a serious winner. Quick and easy never tasted so good.
Apple Cheddar Frittata
Makes 4 servings
1 tablespoon butter
1 apple, thinly sliced
5 eggs
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper
In a medium iron proof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cover the skillet with the sliced apples. Cook until the apples are softened, about 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together well. Stir in 1/3 cup of cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the apples and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow it to cook without stirring it until the edges are set and the top is starting to set, about 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven’s broiler. Add the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese to the top of the eggs and carefully transfer the pan to the oven. Place it about 6 inches from the broiler. Broil until the top is set, about 2-3 minutes. Watch it carefully so as not to burn it. When ready, it will be starting to brown and the cheese will be bubbly.
Be careful as you remove it from the oven. If you aren’t careful, you might catch your oven mitt on fire like I did. Please ignore my dirty oven mitt. Eew.
Cut into wedges and serve. Enjoy!
Each serving has about 210 calories. Because this is an animal-heavy dish without any veggies, I suggest pairing it with a green salad loaded with fresh vegetables like I did.
It’s all about balance!
Apple cheddar frittata
A quick and easy light meal
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main meal
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 5 eggs
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- salt and pepper
Instructions
In a medium iron proof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cover the skillet with the sliced apples.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together well. Stir in 1/3 cup of cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the apples and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow it to cook without stirring it until the edges are set and the top is starting to set, about 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven’s broiler. Add the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese to the top of the eggs and carefully transfer the pan to the oven. Place it about 6 inches from the broiler. Broil until the top is set. It will be starting to brown and the cheese will be bubbly. Cut into wedges and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 4.25g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 6.8g
- Protein: 12.3g
Keywords: light lunch
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
February 6, 2012 at 4:27 pmDon’t go burning the house down now chica! haha =) My oven mitts all look like yours!
LOVE the apple frittata combo love! sounds amaaazing!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
February 6, 2012 at 4:57 pmEggs are such a good go to meal! I haven’t had a great egg dinner in ages! I need to fix that— and I find this recipe and idea so interesting! Mmmmmm!
Candy @ Healthy In Candy Land says
February 6, 2012 at 5:00 pmThis sounds delicious and I think I am going to make it tonight. Haven’t had eggs in a while and with no other plans for dinner, I thank you.
Maryea says
February 7, 2012 at 9:19 amSerendipity! 🙂 Hope you and your family enjoyed it.
Candy @ Healthy in Candy Land says
February 8, 2012 at 10:57 pmWe did! Even Jace, the usual egg-hater ate it. I think I will add even more apples next time. Delish!
Maryea says
February 9, 2012 at 8:57 pmOh good! Glad everyone liked it. 🙂
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
February 6, 2012 at 6:34 pmEggs are a go-to thing for us too! So easy and good for everyone. This looks yummy, I love the apple and cheese combo.
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
February 6, 2012 at 6:43 pmEggs are my go to for quick and easy meals too! LOVE the combo of apple and cheddar, great recipe!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
February 6, 2012 at 8:36 pmLooks really good! As does that avocado in that side salad!!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
February 6, 2012 at 9:12 pmI eat apple, cheddar, and turkey sandwiches all the time. SO GOOD! I can only imagine how good this recipe is!
Maryea says
February 7, 2012 at 9:17 amMy husband loves turkey, apple, and cheese sandwiches, too. Apples are just good with savory things!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
February 7, 2012 at 10:01 amOoh- I love this idea! This is one that I’ll have to save for a night when I don’t want to put a ton of effort or time into making dinner. I’m a big frittata fan- but have never, ever made one with apples. 🙂
My pot holders are all dirty. I wash them, but it doesn’t ever get them looking clean. I also always buy cheap ones, and have to replace them more than I would like to.
Marivi says
February 7, 2012 at 3:30 pmI like it, must be delicious!! and I have the same problem, my oven mitt are dirty and sometimes go on fire???ja, ja
Like your recipes, I’m spanish but we’re living in Costa Rica, (so my english it’s horrible, ha, ja).
Amy-Nutrition by Nature says
February 8, 2012 at 8:18 amThat looks really good, my neighbor just made a frittata that had spinach in it. It was so delicious. They are so easy to make too.
I have burned so many oven mits and I’m glad your looks like that too. 🙂 Mine are the same way.
Lisa @ Healthy Diaries says
February 8, 2012 at 8:53 amI love this frittata! I always use eggs for a meal when I want to go meat or fishless for a night. I never thought to put apples in a frittata though. Sounds really good!