Freezing a frittata

I'm hoping to make a frittata to last a few days to take to work for lunch. Am I able to freeze it, if so are there any ingredients that do not freeze well and I should avoid putting in the frittata?

If they don't freeze well, how long do they typically keep well in a fridge?

Thanks.

Best Answer

Frittata freezes just fine. At least, mine do. There are a couple of drawbacks you might want to take into account when making your recipe, though.

One is that the individual tastes of the ingredients all meld together when the frittata gets thawed or reheated, so if you're looking forward to that bite that has a particularly strong taste of, say, asparagus, it's not going to happen. Conversely, if you're looking forward to that bite that doesn't include the taste of green pepper, that's not going to happen, either, if you put it in there. I never use green pepper in frittata; it completely takes over the dish.

The other drawback is that some of the moister ingredients will lose water upon thawing or reheating, thus soaking the frittata on the second go-around and giving it an unpleasant, rubbery texture. If you plan to freeze your frittata, consider your ingredients with that in mind, and choose ones that are low-moisture (extra cheese, dried ham, etc.) or pre-cooked to cook out some of the moisture (mushrooms, sweet onion, etc.)

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Quick Answer about "Freezing a frittata"

Frittata can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze frittata, portion it out then wrap each portion in multiple layers of clingfilm. Once wrapped, bag up and then place this bag into the freezer.

Does frittata freeze well?

Vegetable frittata is freezer-friendly! That's one of the reasons it's perfect to make ahead and pull out as needed. However, before you freeze it, remove any avocado; it doesn't reheat well. Also, avoid the risk of freezer burn by waiting until the eggs are completely cool first.

Can you freeze frittata slices?

Freezing instructions: Allow frittata to cool completely. Slice into pieces and cover entire baking dish with aluminum foil, or divide pieces into individual containers, or plastic wrap individual slices and put in a freezer storage bag. Adhere a label and freeze. Freeze for up to 2 months.

How long will a frittata keep in the fridge?

When you refrigerate cooked eggs, they'll stay good to eat for three to four days, so you can easily make a frittata (or two) during Sunday meal prep, slice and pack it up, and enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner almost all week long. In fact, frittatas are so foolproof, you don't even need a recipe to make one.

Do you have to reheat frozen frittata?

You can thaw your frittata in the fridge overnight or reheat it straight from frozen in the oven or the microwave. The oven is better because the microwave can leave the eggs a little rubbery. Preheat the oven to 350\xb0F (180\xb0C) and heat the frittata for around 20 minutes (less in a toaster oven).

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