Recipes

Spinach Frittata for a Crowd

When we have guests over for a holiday breakfast, we love to prepare something extra special. However, you can reduce this recipe by half and bake it in an 8-inch square baking pan if you don't need to feed a lot of people.


KITCHEN GEAR

Cutting board
Sharp knife (adult needed)
9 x 13-inch baking pan
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Large bowl
Fork or whisk
Pot holders


INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
12 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4 scallions, roots trimmed off, green and white parts chopped
1/2 cup cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or ½ cup crumbled feta cheese)
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed over the sink (to remove some of the liquid)
4 slices whole-wheat bread, lightly toasted, torn or cut into bit-sized pieces


INSTRUCTIONS

Turn the oven on and set the heat to 350 degrees. Grease the baking pan with the oil and then put it in the oven to heat at the same time.
Crack the eggs into the bowl and mix well with the fork or whisk. Add the salt, scallions, cheese, spinach, and bread and mix well.
Once the oven temperature has reached 350 degrees, ask an adult to carefully remove the baking pan from the oven Carefully pour the egg mixture into the hot pan.
Using pot holders, return the pan to the oven.Bake until the eggs are set and the top is just golden, 20 to 30 minutes
Serve right away, or let cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days.