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Chorizo Frittata

November 4, 2019 By Dawn 4 Comments

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Chorizo Frittata a spicy frittata made with chorizo sausage, green peppers, onions, black beans, spinach, and a blend of cheeses. They are simple to make and can be made for breakfast or dinner.

Baked chorizo frittata in a cast-iron skillet.

This recipe features chorizo and eggs which are a great combination, I love the spiciness that it adds to this egg dish. But, don’t worry it is not overly spicy.

Frittatas are super simple to make and takes very little effort to turn out this beautiful delicious dish

What is a frittata?

A frittata is an egg-based dish similar to an omelet or scrambled eggs, usually containing ingredients such as meats, cheeses, or vegetables. The origin of a frittata is from Italy.

A slice of a chorizo frittata with a green grapes and a fork on a white plate.

Ingredients and Substitutes:

  • Chorizo – I love the chorizo in this frittata, but you could use andouille or other spicy smoked sausages.
  • Black beans –  I really love black beans and eat in all kinds of dishes, but you could use pinto beans if you prefer.
  • Green Peppers – If you like a hotter pepper you could try jalapeno, but I would reduce the amount of peppers that the recipe calls for unless you really like the heat.
  • Onion – Try using green onions in this recipe if you like.
  • Spinach – If you like you can use some cilantro instead of the spinach. (To be honest with you I am one of the those who does not like the taste of cilantro, that is why I used the spinach).
  • Mexican Cheese Blend – I bought a package of shredded cheese blend called Mexican cheese blend for this recipe. If you like you could use cheddar cheese in its place.
  • Eggs

 Tips:

  • A cast-iron pan is perfect for making a frittata. It works great for preparing the chorizo, onions, and green peppers and, it works well for baking the frittata in the oven.
  • You will know that the frittata is done when the center is set and the edges are brown.
  • The frittata can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • If you would like to store it for longer the frittata can be frozen for 1 to 3 months
  • When it comes to thawing a frozen frittata place in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before reheating.
  • To reheat you can use the microwave or the oven. Reheating in the microwave is faster, but it may change the texture. When reheating in the oven cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F. until it is heated through.

Baked chorizo frittata in a cast-iron skillet.

Steps for making a Chorizo Fritta:

Step One:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step Two:

Remove the skin for the chorizo and chop into small bite-size pieces.  Chop the green pepper and the onion as well. Place the chorizo, green pepper, and onion in the cast-iron skillet and cook for 8 to 10 over medium heat. The green peppers and onions should be tender and the chorizo lightly browned.

Chorizo, green pepper, and onion in a cast-iron skillet.
Cooked chorizo, green pepper, and onion in a cast-iron skillet.

Step Three:

Add the black beans, spinach, cheese, and beaten eggs into the cast-iron skillet. Stir so that everything is well combined.

Chorizo, spinach, black beans, and cheese in a cast-iron skillet.
Eggs in a glass measuring cup.

Step Four:

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the center is set and the edge is golden brown.

Eggs, chorizo, spinach, black beans, in a cast-iron skillet.
Baked chorizo frittata with spinach and black beans in a cast-iron skillet.

Check out these recipes for more breakfast ideas:

  • Tater Tot Breakfast Skillet
  • Breakfast Quesadillas
  • Blueberry French Toast Muffins
  • Cranberry Pancakes with Orange Cream Cheese Icing

A slice of chorizo frittata on a white plate.

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Baked chorizo frittata in a cast-iron skillet.

Chorizo Frittata

5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chorizo frittata, Mexican frittata, Easy chorizo frittata
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces chorizo skinned and cut into small bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend of Queso, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Quesadilla, and Asadero cheese
  • 10 large eggs beaten
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet add the olive oil, chorizo, green peppers, and onion. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the chorizo is lightly browned.
  • Add the black beans, spinach, and cheese. Beat the eggs add salt to taste and add to the skillet.
  • Mix the ingredients together and place the skillet into the preheated oven
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the center is set and the edge of the frittata is golden brown.

Notes

  1. A cast-iron skillet works well for making a frittata
  2. Do not overcook the frittata when the center is set and the edge is golden brown take out of the oven.
  3.  The frittata can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  4. Freeze the frittata for up to 3 months, thaw in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.
  5. It is best to reheat the frittata in the oven rather than the microwave.
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 26.6g | Saturated Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1.3g | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg

 

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  1. angiesrecipes

    November 4, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    My mouth is watering! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks, Dawn!

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  2. David @ Spiced

    November 5, 2019 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    I love chorizo! I don’t use it near enough, but this frittata is making me rethink that. I totally want to make this one for dinner tonight! Looks delicious, Dawn!

    Reply
  3. John / Kitchen Riffs

    November 5, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    Mmmm, this looks great! Love a good frittata, and you’ve really loaded this one with flavor. Super recipe — thanks.

    Reply
  4. Pam

    November 5, 2019 at 8:02 pm

    I love frittatas and make mine in an iron skillet also. I’ve never made one with chorizo though, love it and must try it. Good recipe, Dawn!

    Reply

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