Frittata Muffins

Frittata Muffins are quick and easy to make, featuring fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns, and cheese baked in muffin pans for a filling, protein-packed breakfast of mini frittatas!

A few years back, I found myself the happy recipient of two dozen gorgeous, farm-fresh eggs. I knew that I didn't want to simply add them to random baked goods...rather, I wanted them to star in a new and special recipe. So -- since the natives had been grumbling about the same ol' breakfast offerings around here lately -- I decided to turn my bounty of eggs into cute, individually-portioned Frittata Muffins (think mini frittatas) stuffed with bacon, potatoes, and cheese!

That being said, if I wanted my then-3-year-old to try -- much less actually eat -- them, I knew I needed to come up with a less foreign-sounding moniker than frittatas.

So seeing as how she already likes bacon, cheese, and potatoes (the latter in one form only, mind you), I decided to conveniently omit mention of the primary ingredient and tell her that these little babies were called Bacon French Fry Muffins. And it worked...she loved them!

Hey, sometimes outwitting a picky eater is a matter of semantics. 😉

Ingredients

So whether you call 'em Mini Frittatas or Bacon French Fry Muffins or something else, what does it take to make 'em? 😉

• Eggs. Because what are Frittata Muffins without eggs?
• Cheese. Two kinds! I stir grated cheddar into the egg mixture and sprinkle each cup with grated Parmesan before baking.
• Frozen hash browns. This recipe doesn't actually contain French fries, of course. But it does rely on a shortcut from the freezer for the potato component. I bought a bag of organic hash browns with no weird ingredients or icky additives, thereby saving me the step of peeling and shredded whole potatoes, but you could certainly go the potato route if you have a little extra time and muscle.
• Bacon. Any time I make a recipe that calls for just a few strips, I cook the whole package and then freeze the unused pieces for use in a later recipe (and yes, I have to freeze them immediately before I accidentally scarf them all down). When I went to make these Frittata Muffins, I discovered that I already had a baggie of 8 slices of cooked bacon already in the freezer...score! So I thawed them and chopped them and saved myself some additional time there as well. (Diced ham or crumbled (cooked) breakfast sausage can be substituted for the bacon.)
• Jalapeño. I really wanted to add a finely minced jalapeño to lend a bit of spice to my Frittata Muffins, but I knew the kids probably wouldn't go for little green bits in their breakfast so I abstained. Next time. But feel free to include some diced jalapeño (or bell pepper) if you want to add a bit of olé to your eggs!

How to Make Frittata Muffins

This recipe is as simple as combining everything in a bowl.

You'll be so happy with how these cute mini Frittata Muffins turn out...easy to make with a big punch of flavor in a convenient-to-eat (and quick-to-reheat) little package!

Everyone in the family loved these, which could be considered the biggest success of all. In fact, these are a great addition to your regular breakfast rotation, sending off the kids' (and adults'!) tummies filled with enough protein to stick with them until lunchtime. Frittata Muffins would also make a great breakfast-for-dinner.

In other words...Bacon French Fry Muffins for the win! 😉

More Delicious Egg Recipes

• Green Chile Cheddar Egg Bake
• Easy Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
• Breakfast Enchiladas
• Avocado Egg Salad

Frittata Muffins

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen (all-natural) hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp & finely chopped (for ¾ cup)
• 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 fresh jalapeño, seeds & membranes removed, finely minced, optional
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

• Adjust rack to center position of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously grease a 12-cup muffin pan with softened butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well-combined. Pour thawed hash browns into a large colander or sieve and press down with the back of spoon to squeeze out all of the water; add the drained potatoes to the egg mixture along with the bacon, cheddar, and jalapeño (if using). Stir well.
• Evenly divide the egg mixture between the 12 greased muffin cups, ensuring that there is an equal amount of filling-to-egg ratio in each cup. Sprinkle a teaspoon of grated Parmesan on top of each muffin (if using).
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the frittata muffins are puffy and light golden brown. Remove pan to a wire rack and run a thin knife or spatula around each mini frittata to loosen. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then run knife around the edges again and carefully remove frittatas from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Equipment Needed

• Ceramic Muffin Pan (6-cup)
• 13- x 18-inch Half Sheet Pan

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Notes

• I prefer baking my Frittata Muffins in a ceramic muffin dish. But if you only have a regular nonstick muffin pan, that will work fine, too.
• My mini frittatas did not overflow while they were baking but they were very full. Therefore, in case your muffin cups are slightly smaller than mine, I recommend placing the muffin pan on a foil-lined baking sheet the first time you make this recipe, to prevent a mess in the bottom of your oven just in case of overflow.
• If your hash browns are heavily seasoned or contain a lot of sodium, you may want to use less salt the first time you make this recipe.
• If you decide to use fresh shredded potatoes instead of a 16-ounce bag of frozen hash browns, you'll need about 3 cups total of shredded potatoes. Shred peeled potatoes into a bowl of cold water (to remove excess starch) and then drain well to remove all liquid. You also may need to add extra salt to this recipe if using freshly shredded potatoes.

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Post originally published on July 25, 2016, and updated on April 20, 2021, and January 31, 2023.

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