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Soufflé Frittata

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I love making frittatas because they’re so easy, tasty, and versatile However, even this frittata lover can get tired of them – even with different fillings.

Soufflé Frittata by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo

Luckily, I came across a new variation in Mark Sisson’s Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals – soufflé frittatas!

All you do is separate the whites from the yolks, beat them separately, and then fold in the yolks and your favorite filling. You end up with a really fluffy, cloud-like frittata – like a soufflé! Granted, it’s much easier making a regular frittata but these are darn good and worth the extra five to ten minutes of work.

Time to make Soufflé Frittatas!

Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs, separated into whites and yolks
  • 1 tablespoon of ghee or butter, melted but cooled to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon of ghee or butter (for the pan)
  • 1/3 cup of your favorite frittata filling (I used leftover stir-fried collards and pancetta)
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Equipment:

  • All of my recommended kitchen tools are listed here.

Method:

I preheated my toaster oven to broil and beat the egg whites in a bowl with a nice pinch of salt until stiff peaks formed.

Souffle Frittata by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Beating them with a whisk gives me sore forearms so I’m gonna get myself a cheapo hand mixer.

In a smaller bowl, I beat the egg yolks and the melted butter together.

Souffle Frittata by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Then, I poured the egg yolks and filling into the bowl holding the whipped whites.

Souffle Frittata by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

I cracked on some black pepper and used a rubber spatula to gently fold in the ingredients until it was all incorporated.

Souffle Frittata by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Don’t over mix!

I melted a tablespoon of butter in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat and added the frittata mixture. I cooked it on the stove for 2 minutes and then I transferred it to the toaster oven.

Souffle Frittata by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

After about 10 minutes, the soufflé frittata was fluffy and browned on top.

Souffle Frittata by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Geez, this recipe is a keeper!


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Soufflé Frittata by Michelle Tam / Nom Nom Paleo
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Soufflé Frittata

With this recipe you end up with a really fluffy, cloud-like frittata – like a soufflé! Granted, it’s much easier making a regular frittata but these are darn good and worth the extra five to ten minutes of work.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, Primal, Vegetarian, whole
Servings: 1
Calories: 452kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs separated into whites and yolks
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt 
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter melted but cooled to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter to use to fry
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat your toaster oven to broil. Separate your eggs and beat the egg whites in a bowl with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate small bowl, beat the egg yolks and the melted ghee or butter together with a fork.
  • Pour the egg yolks and your choice of filling (I typically use some type of green and some type of protein) into the bowl holding the whipped egg whites.
  • Crack some black pepper on top and fold the ingredients gently with a rubber spatula until everything looks incorporated. Don't over mix!
  • Melt a tablespoon of ghee or butter in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the frittata egg mixture. Cook it on the stove for 2 minutes then transfer it to the toaster oven.
  • Cook the frittata in the toaster oven for an additional 10 minutes. When done, the soufflé frittata should look fluffy and browned on top!
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Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 42g | Sugar: 1g
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  1. SL says

    May 6, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    Hiya. Came across ups recipe and it looks so yummy and easy. I would love to try it. But my toaster oven is too small to fit my cast iron pan. What temp would u recommend for the last 10m in the oven? Thx!

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    • SL says

      May 6, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Oops, just saw the “broil” portion! Thx

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