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    Mexican Frittata

    March 7, 2018 By Patrick 22 Comments

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    If your weekly grocery list includes Mexican cooking ingredients then most likely you've already got everything you need to make a zippy Mexican Frittata.

    Frittatas are wildly versatile, and while many chefs will use them to showcase exotic flavor combos, the truth is they seem to work best when they are partnering up with the vegetable drawer in your fridge.  In other words, additional trips to the grocery store aren't required, you can use what you have and most likely you'll be a very happy camper.

    You can also use this Mexican Frittata as an alarm clock for lazy weekend mornings -- once that oven timer goes off all the work is done and the grumpyheads will come out of the woodwork hoping for a slice.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Mexican Frittata Recipe

    It seems easiest to use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe but you could always transfer everything to a baking dish if necessary -- just keep in mind that you'll probably have to add a few minutes of baking time if you go that route.

    And if using potatoes you'll have to pre-cook them a bit to ensure they're done after the baking period.

    Finally a Rajas recipe! Roasted poblano strips swimming in a creamy sauce makes the perfect side dish. I add potatoes and some stock to turn it into a meal -- so good! mexicanplease.com

    Latley I just finely cube the potato and plop them in a pot of salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes.  Ideally you take them out and drain them when they're still a little firm as they'll finish cooking with the rest of the frittata.

    Using two jalapenos will definitely create some heat so feel free to dial back on those if you want a milder version.

    Lately I've been noticing quite a difference in heat level from similar looking jalapenos; most likely due to age and growing conditions.  For the adventurous, a quick way to gauge the heat of your jalapenos is to cut off the stem and stick the tip of your tongue in the center of the pith.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Do this consistently and you'll get a quick snapshot of the jalapeno's heat relative to previous batches.  Not recommended with habaneros or other fireball peppers!

    Okay, finely chop the jalapenos and 1/2 onion.  Saute over medium heat in a healthy dollop of oil.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Once tender, add the chorizo.  (What is Chorizo?)

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    This is a single link of chorizo sausage that I partially cooked in the oven to speed things up, but you can definitely cook raw sausage in the pan if you want to.

    Once the chorizo is fully cooked, add the potatoes.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    I only used about 2/3 of the potatoes for this particular frittata as that seemed to create a good balance.

    Season liberally and cook briefly, bringing everything up to uniform temp.  This will give you time to whip up the egg mixture.

    Crack ten eggs in a mixing bowl, combine well, and add the following ingredients:

    1/2 cup of chopped cilantro (approx. 15-20 sprigs)
    shredded Cotija cheese (or Parmesan)
    1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
    1/2 teaspoon of salt
    freshly cracked black pepper

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Give it a good mix and then add it to the saute pan.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Use a spatula to even things out, letting the eggs fill in the gaps and seep down to the bottom of the pan.

    I plopped in little globs of cheese at this point and also shredded some Jack cheese over the top.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    This will go in a 350F oven for 10-15 minutes.

    I typically finish it under the broiler for a couple minutes as it seems like that's an easy way to even out the temp across the center.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    This batch was baked for about 12 minutes and put under the broiler for an additional 90 seconds or so.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    And just like that you've got a Mexican Frittata alarm clock on your hands!

    Feel free to add fresh garnish but it's ready to go if you want to dig in.  A few drops of hot sauce seem to be the perfect final touch and lately for me that means Valentina.

    If all went according to plan you've got a flavorbomb Frittata that should come out of the pan quite easily.

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    If you've got grumpyheads slumping into the kitchen table then this recipe has done its job.  Soon they'll be Mexican Frittata converts for life!

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Okay don't forget that this Mexican Frittata is wildly versatile.  I'll put the recipe box below with the specifics I used for this batch, but feel free to partner up with your vegetable drawer and craft a version that works best for you.

    Buen Provecho.

    Scroll down for the recipe box, and feel free to use the comments section if you have questions or want to leave feedback on this recipe.  For up-to-date recipes follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram. 

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! mexicanplease.com

    Mexican Frittata

    Here's an easy, versatile recipe for a zippy Mexican Frittata. I find the chorizo-jalapeno-cheese combo irresistible but you can always make a vegetarian version too. So good! 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 337kcal
    Author: Mexican Please

    Ingredients

    • 10 eggs
    • 1 potato
    • 1 chorizo sausage link (approx. 1/4 lb.)
    • 1/2 onion
    • 2 jalapenos
    • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (approx. 15-20 sprigs)
    • 1/2 cup cubed cheese (I used Jack)
    • shredded Cotija cheese (optional)
    • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
    • freshly cracked black pepper
    • olive oil

    Instructions

    • I started this version by putting the chorizo link in a 350F oven until I needed it.  (Alternatively, you can crumble the chorizo and cook it with the onion and jalapeno.)
    • Finely cube the potato.  Add it to a pot of salted boiling water and parboil for 4-5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.  Ideally they are still a little firm as they will finish cooking in the frittata's baking period.
    • Finely chop 1/2 onion and 2 jalapenos.  Saute in a dollop of oil over medium heat until tender, approx. 5-8 minutes. 
    • Add the chopped chorizo link and saute until the chorizo is fully cooked.  Add the potatoes and season liberally with salt and pepper.  (Note:  I only added 2/3 of the cubed potatoes to this batch as that seemed to create a good balance.)
    • For the egg mixture, crack ten eggs in a mixing bowl and combine well.  Add 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and shredded Cotija cheese (optional).  Combine well and add the egg mixture to the saute pan.
    • Use a spatula to even things out in the saute pan, letting the eggs fill the gaps and settle to the bottom of the pan.  Add 1/2 cup of cubed cheese (I used Jack), and you can also optionally add a layer of shredded cheese on top.
    • If using an oven-safe skillet simply add it to a 350F oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.  (You can alternatively add everything to a baking dish but you'll have to bake it for a few minutes longer.)
    • I baked this batch for 12 minutes and then finished it under the broiler for approx. 2 minutes; this can help even out the temp across the center.
    • Once cooked, slice it up and serve immediately!  Feel free to top with fresh garnish and a few drops of hot sauce.  Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 
    Like this recipe?Click the stars above to rate it or leave a comment down below! @mexplease

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    1. Christina T

      January 17, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of our go-to meals now, we've probably made it for dinner half a dozen times. Leftovers are great for breakfast or lunch. Thank you!

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      • Patrick

        January 17, 2022 at 7:04 pm

        Ahh good news, yeah I make it for dinner too 🙂

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