Mini Frittata with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese
Try this Mini Frittata with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese recipe.
Try this Mini Frittata with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese recipe.
- Carbohydrate 3.19470561156506 g
- Cholesterol 579.198061627881 mg
- Fat 18.7830821809523 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 21.1202468769121 g
- Saturated Fat 7.80352903693513 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (188g)
- Sodium 287.946784148803 mg
- Sugar 3.19470561156506 g
- Trans Fat 2.61256965129648 g
- Calories 266 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and lightly grease a non-stick muffin tin.
- Whisk together the eggs and milk and pour into the muffin pan, diving evenly between each of the cups.
- Drop a spoonful of spinach and mushrooms into each cup.
- Sprinkle the top of the cups with the sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and beginning to brown.
- Cool for five minutes, then turn over onto a platter.
- Cool completely before serving.
Why do individual egg portions sometimes weep liquid during baking instead of setting into a uniform custard? Achieving stable coagulation in a 325 degree F oven relies on the protein matrix of the eight large eggs trapping moisture efficiently without exceeding the threshold where proteins tighten too drastically and squeeze out water. Whisking the dairy into the eggs introduces milk fats and proteins that physically interrupt tight egg-protein bonds, resulting in a tender crumb rather than a rubbery texture, while the high fat content of the goat cheese melts into pockets that further enrich the surrounding curd. Sautéing the spinach and mushrooms beforehand is critical because raw vegetables release significant water as heat breaks down their cell walls, which would otherwise dilute the egg mixture and prevent proper setting during the twenty-five minute bake time. Sun-dried tomatoes contribute concentrated glutamates that balance the sharp, tangy caprylic and capric acids present in the soft goat cheese. Utilizing a non-stick muffin tin ensures clean release without excess greasing, though a silicone mold works equally well if metal pans are unavailable. Cool the portions for precisely five minutes in the tin so the internal steam pressure drops, allowing the structure to contract slightly away from the edges before inversion.
