Sweet Potato and Chorizo Frittata
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6
Description
A frittata can be filled with any number of things, here Spanish flavors of sweet potato, chorizo, olives and Manchego cheese create a dish that works for brunch until dinner.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 g) butter
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, par-baked, cooled and chopped (3-5 minutes in the microwave should work)
- 2 links of chorizo, chopped (approximately 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup (85 g) olives, pitted
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (115 g) Manchego cheese
- salt and peper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large, seasoned, 10-inch cast-iron skillet heat oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add scallions and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chopped sweet potato and saute until soft but not mushy.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
- Pour eggs over scallions and sweet potatoes, scatter chorizo and olives across the top and give it a little stir along the edges to allow egg from the top to seep towards the bottom.
- Reduce heat to low and cook on top of the stove for 5 minutes, sprinkle cheese on top and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until frittata is set and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe use a cast-iron skillet, and why start on the stove before finishing in the oven?
I use a 10-inch seasoned cast-iron skillet specifically because it can go from stove to oven. Cook on the stovetop on low heat for 5 minutes to set the bottom of the frittata, then transfer to a 400°F oven for 20–25 minutes until set and golden throughout.
Does the sweet potato need to be fully cooked before it goes into the frittata?
Par-bake the sweet potatoes — 3 to 5 minutes in the microwave, then cool and chop them. Sauté them briefly in the skillet until soft but not mushy before pouring the egg mixture over them.
