Leek is mostly used to make Leek with Olive oil in Turkish cuisine, which is generally served cold. It’s one of the most popular dish in winter and it’s made almost every week in Turkish kitchens. If you have feta and kasar or mozarella, you don’t need any magic to create a mouthwatering recipe! As a big fan of cheese, I can eat anything based on cheese and love to use it in lots of ways. Personally I think cheese is a must in fritters or frittatas and in savory pies. So I recommend you to be really generous when adding cheese in these dishes. The best thing about frittata is that you can serve it in slices, just like a pie or Turkish borek. This makes it a great food for picnics, parties or lunch boxes! You can keep these in an airtight container for 2 days and it’s still great when cold, but you can heat it in oven before eating if you like.
PrintOven-Baked Frittata
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
Description
A comforting brunch frittata brimming with cheese and tender leeks. Perfect for a weekend morning or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 500g leek, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 potatoes, boiled
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
- 1 cup kasar or mozarella, grated
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 180C. (350F)
- Saute chopped leak in a large skillet, season it with salt and black pepper and let it cold.
- Whisk eggs well.
- Add milk, feta, kasar, olive oil, flour and baking powder. Mix well with a spatula.
- Mash potatoes and add it into the mixture.
- Brush a baking pan with olive oil and transfer the mixture into the pan.
- Bake it for about 45 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when the oven-baked frittata is fully cooked?
The frittata is done when the edges are set and slightly pulling away from the pan and the center no longer wobbles when you gently shake it. A knife inserted in the middle should come out clean. 
Can I start the frittata on the stovetop and then finish it in the oven?
Yes, that is a common approach. Starting on the stovetop sets the bottom quickly, and transferring it to a 375 F oven for ten to fifteen minutes finishes the top without burning the bottom.
What size baking dish or pan should I use for a frittata?
A 10-inch oven-safe skillet or a similar-sized baking dish works well for a standard six to eight egg frittata. A larger pan will make a thinner frittata that cooks faster, so keep an eye on the time.
