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Ham & Egg Breakfast Frittata

Keto ham and egg dairy free  breakfast frittata in cast iron pan

Hello Friends! I hope 2020 is going well for you so far. I have to admit this cold weather we see in the Midwest is not my favorite thing. It makes me want to stay in bed a little longer in the mornings, drink an extra cup of of coffee (or 2!), and just generally procrastinate doing all the things! This easy ham and egg breakfast frittata certainly comes in handy on mornings where I’d rather spend some extra time in bed rather than making breakfast.

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Paleo ham and egg breakfast frittata in a cast iron pan
Fresh and easy to make this makes a delicious breakfast

I love to make this up and keep it in the fridge for breakfast all week. It’s packed with protein so its a great way to start the day, and since it’s ready to go I don’t feel as guilty hitting the snooze button an extra time 🙂

When we’re camping, this is an awesome breakfast dish to have ready to go, especially when we need to hit the road early in the morning. Getting on the road to see all the sites is much easier when we’ve all had breakfast and it keeps everyone from getting a little hangry as the morning goes on.

What You’ll Need For This Ham & Egg Breakfast Frittata

This ham and egg breakfast frittata requires just a few simple ingredients:

  • Eggs
  • Ham Steaks
  • Onions
  • Broccoli
  • Green Onions (Optional)

This is also a one pan meal! It cuts way down on the dishes so getting on the road, going on a hike, or taking the kayak out happens that much faster.

How To Make This Easy Dish

To start, roughly chop your onions, ham steaks, and broccoli approximately the same size.

Chopped onion on a cutting board
Roughly chopped onions
Chopped ham and onion on a marble cutting board
Chop ham the same size as the onion
Chopped onion, ham, and broccoli on a marble cutting board
Broccoli makes a great addition to this frittata

Note: you can use frozen or fresh broccoli for this however if you use frozen, you may want to thaw it slightly so that it is easier to chop.

Heat your 12 inch cast iron pan with a little avocado oil. When the pan is hot, add the onions, ham, and broccoli.

I use one like this Lodge skillet here. They make my favorite cast iron pans and I highly recommend them!

Add chopped ham and veggies to the pan
Cooked, chopped ham, onion, and broccoli in a cast iron pan
Cook ham and veggies until veggies are soft

While the ham and veggie mixture sautes, scramble up 12 eggs.

Scrambled eggs in a bowl

You’ll know the ham and veggie mixture is done when the broccoli and onions are soft and the water has cooked off from the ham. Spread the meat and veggie mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan. Slowly pour the eggs on top making sure to cover all of the ham and veggie mixture.

Pouring bowl of scrambled eggs over cooked ham, broccoli, and onions in a cast iron pan
Pour scrambled eggs over the ham and veggies

Using a fork, push the ham and veggie mixture around a little bit, just enough that the eggs can reach the bottom.

You’ll want it to look like this when you put the Frittata in the oven

Bake the frittata in the oven at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes until a knife comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Top the finished frittata with sliced green onions.

Baked ham and egg frittata with green onions in a cast iron pan
Beautifully golden brown crust on top

Serving This Tasty Ham & Egg Breakfast Frittata

Slice the finsihed frittata into 8 pie shaped pieces. You can serve this ham and egg breakfast frittata with avocado, salsa, ketchup, whatever you like on eggs really!

Slice of dairy free, keto ham and egg breakfast frittata with sliced avocado
Serve a slice with avocado

I like to sprinkle a little everything bagel seasoning to the top of mine along with a little avocado.

Special Additions

This ham and egg frittata is naturally dairy free, however it is also very good with some cheddar cheese mixed into the eggs before baking. Simply sprinkle one cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ham and veggie mixture before pouring the scrambled eggs into the pan. This will give the frittata a wonderful cheesy flavor.

What is great about this ham and egg frittata is that it’s completely customizable! you can substitute sausage or bacon for the ham, use spinach or brussel sprouts instead of broccoli, or add bell peppers for even more veggie flavor!

Storage

This frittata keeps really well in the fridge for 2-3 days so if you won’t eat it all in that time I recommend popping it in the freezer.

If you’re a meal prep kind of person you can make this before you head out to the campground and just heat it up in the mornings to have with a big cup of coffee around the campfire.

Are you a morning person or do you prefer slow mornings with lots of coffee? Let me know in the comments!

Remember to tag me in your photos @realfoodcamping and use #realfoodcamping.

Happy camping!

-Jess

Ham & Egg Breakfast Frittata

This easy ham and egg breakfast frittata is packed with delicious veggies and protein making it the perfect breakfast for all your camping adventures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 10" Cast Iron Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Ham Steaks
  • 1 Onion, Large
  • 6-8 oz Broccoli, Fresh or Frozen
  • 12 Eggs, Large
  • Green Onions (Optional)
  • 1 Avocado (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees feirenheit.
  • Roughly chop onions, ham, and broccoli
  • Saute in 1 tablespoon avocado oil until onions and broccoli are soft and the extra water from the ham has cooked off.
  • Scramble 12 eggs and pour over ham and veggie mix.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until eggs have set and the top is golden brown.
  • Garnish with green onions and/or avocado slices.

Notes

  1. You can substitute the ham for sausage or bacon for a different flavor
  2. If broccoli isn’t your veggie of choice, use spinach or brussel sprouts
  3. Add 1 cup of cheese to the top of the meat and veggie mixture before pouring in the eggs to add a nice cheese flavor to this frittata
Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto, Low Carb, One Pan, Paleo

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