Ham & Potato Frittata
This Ham & Potato Frittata delivers 8g protein and 178 calories per serving, making it a controlled breakfast for anyone counting calories early in the day. Eight servings cook on the stovetop in 20 minutes, solving the meal prep breakfast problem without processed options. Useful for stacking protein throughout the day without breakfast bloat.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Potato, Yukon Gold(907g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Ham, Black Forest(128g)
- •salt & pepper to taste ($0.05)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Whole Milk(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Wash, peel, and slice the potatoes into thin, 1/8" thick slices. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- 2Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes, stirring only occasionally so that the bottom layer has a chance to brown. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- 3While the potatoes are cooking, slice both the green and white ends of the green onions. Add the white ends to the skillet with the potatoes as they cook. Also roughly chop the deli ham and add it to the skillet as the potatoes cook.
- 4In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and parmesan cheese. Once the mixture is fairly smooth, stir in the remainder of the sliced green onions (the green ends).
- 5Once the potatoes are tender, but not falling apart (about 10 minutes of cooking), pour the egg mixture into the skillet, making sure to cover all areas. Continue to cook the mixture in the skillet without stirring for 1-2 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- 6Transfer the skillet to the oven and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, or until the egg has puffed up and eggs are set (firm, but still moist). The center of the skillet will firm up last, so test the center for doneness. Allow the frittata to sit for five minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
178
calories
8g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Saturated fat
- 2.2g
- Sodium
- 300 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4g
8 servings per batch · ~156g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Ham & Potato Frittata have per serving?
Each serving delivers only 8g of protein and 178 calories with 7g fat and 22g carbs. This is a lower-protein breakfast option that works better as part of a larger meal rather than standalone.
How long does Ham & Potato Frittata take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 8 servings per batch, maximizing breakfast volume for the week from one cooking session. This is highly efficient for batch-prepping multiple breakfast meals at once.
Is Ham & Potato Frittata good for fat loss?
At 178 calories and 8g protein per serving, this recipe is too low in protein to be a primary fat-loss meal on its own. Pair it with additional protein sources like egg whites or Greek yogurt to align with fat loss macro targets.
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