Karen’s Butternut Squash, Apple, Leek & Goat Cheese Frittata
Nov 30, 2022, Updated Dec 16, 2022
A light and flavorful frittata that has plenty of vegetables, apples, cheeses & eggs. Creates beautiful Mosaic Layers! Baked until puffy with a creamy-like texture – a meal in itself!
The recipe that keeps giving!
I can’t stop eating this frittata! Reheats brilliantly!
Makes 9 BIG wedge portions. Great for lunch, a light dinner, snack, brunch… or cut into 1 1/2″ squares and serve as an appetizer.
Eggs are whisked with milk and poured over the vegetables and cheese in the pan. Eggs are not pre-sautéed – more similar to a crustless quiche. Recipe is Vegetarian and Gluten Free.
The Method:
- Peel Butternut squash, slice and roast until just tender
- Sauté peeled and cut Apples, then Leeks until softened
- Layer all in baking pan
- Top with large dollops of Goat Cheese, grated Sharp Cheddar, Parsley & Chives
- Whisk Egg Mixture – pour over
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes until puffed, golden and cooked through
- Cut into wedges and serve – wait 10 minutes to cool and settle a bit.
Also see: Asparagus Frittata with Roasted Peppers & Dill
Enjoy this frittata – naturally gluten free too!
Karen
Karen's Butternut Squash, Apple, Leek & Goat Cheese Frittata
A light and flavorful frittata that has plenty of vegetables, apples, cheeses & eggs. Creates beautiful mosaic Layers! Baked until puffy with a creamy-like texture – a meal in itself! Makes 9 BIG wedge portions. Great for lunch, a light dinner, snack, brunch... or cut into 1 1/2" squares and serve as an appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking pan
Ingredients
Vegetable, Cheese & Herb Layer:
- 1 large butternut squash
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, DIVIDED
- 2 medium apples, Such as Pink Lady variety
- 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks, cleaned, dried, sliced 1/2" thick
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, cleaned, dried and coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, cut 1/3" long
Egg Layer:
- 14 large eggs, I use pasture raised
- 1 cup whole milk, I use Organic
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Cook Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel butternut squash, cut in half vertically, remove seeds; cut into 1/2 slices horizontally. Place on a rimmed baking pan, add 1 teaspoon evoo and a pinch of salt & pepper - mix in with your hands. Roast until a touch golden and almost cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Peel apples, cut in quarters remove cores and slice into 1/2" pieces. Sauté in a 10" pan with 1 teaspoon evoo over medium heat until just gently softened, about 5 minutes - remove to a plate.Wipe the pan clean, add 1 teaspoon evoo and add sliced leeks, sauté over low heat stirring, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add to apples on plate.
Layer the Vegetables in Baking Pan:
- Add a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking pan. Grease with butter or evoo. Add butternut squash on bottom in an even layer. Add the apples & leeks. Dot with LARGE dollops of goat cheese - top with grated cheddar, then add parsley & chives.
Adding Egg Layer
- In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and cayenne pepper well in a large bowl. Pour over the ingredients on the pan.Place in the 400 degree oven, bake for 30 minutes until well puffed, and feels firm in the center. Frittata will be lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
- This Frittata reheats very well! Place a wedge in the microwave and reheat on a low setting until just warmed through. Wrap any extra frittata well and refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 317mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10173IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 255mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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2022/12/01 at 12:34 pm
Robin P.
This recipe is absolutely scrumptious! The unusual and different flavors combine in such a matter to result in a very tasty, melt in your mouth, beyond delicious meal. Along with one of Karen’s great salads, this frittata makes for a fabulous Sunday Brunch!