Bread frittata
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 8
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Bread frittata is a true gem from central Italy, where they really, really know how to make something special out of nothing. This bread frittata recipe started as a clever way to use up leftover bread. And you know, making sure nothing goes to waste. Folks in the countryside would take tender pieces of stale bread, mix 'em with eggs, some grated cheese, and whatever herbs were handy. And sometimes, there’s even a splash of fizzy wine in there—adds a nice kick—giving it an almost savory bread pudding vibe. Seriously good.
It's all about comfort, isn't it? The kind of meal that draws everyone around the table on a rainy day or quiet evening. You’ll spot different versions all over central Italy—each with its own twist. But thing is, it’s always about using what you have and letting those simple flavors shine. That’s a big part of Italian food culture—turning the ordinary into something crispy, delicious, and honest from what's already in your kitchen.
Stories are shared with every slice of frittata with bread. Some folks compare it to Tuscan pancotto or even northern canederli, but this dish really stands on its own. What makes a bread and egg frittata so cool is how flexible it is. One day it’s got fresh parsley, another day, little cubes of golden cheese melting inside. Maybe a bit of onion or leftover greens, too. And look, that soft, flavorful inside pairs perfectly with a crispy edge when done right. Can't go wrong. Eat it warm or cold, and it always feels like home—something that brings people together for a quick lunch or late-night snack.
In Italian homes, this is more than just food. It doesn’t just fill you up—it brings stories, laughter, and the art of making do with what you have. And here’s the thing, the easy bread frittata still makes it to many tables today, turning humble leftovers into a tasty, favorite. Pretty much.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Stale bread 6.3 oz (180 g)
- Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 5.6 oz (160 g)
- Garlic 1 clove
- Mint 1 tuft
- Parsley 1 tuft
- Fine salt 1 tsp
- Black pepper 1 pinch
- White wine 7 oz (200 g) - Lightly sparkling
- Whole milk ½ cup (100 g)
- Eggs 8
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
How to prepare Bread frittata
To make the bread frittata, start by cutting the stale bread into pieces 1 and then grate it 2. Chop the mint and parsley leaves 3.
Finally chop the garlic 4 and, now that you have everything, pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl and add the grated cheese 5. Then add the chopped herbs 6.
Season with salt and pepper 7 and the chopped garlic 8. Mix well with a spoon 9.
Pour in the sparkling wine 10, then the milk 11 and finally the beaten eggs 12.
Mix again 13 and pour into a large skillet, already heated with enough oil on the bottom 14. Level the mixture using a spoon 15.
Cover with a lid 16 and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the bottom is golden and the top has set sufficiently 17. At this point place a pizza plate or a flat lid on top 18.
Then, with a decisive movement, flip the frittata 19. Let it slide back into the pan and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or so without a lid 20. When the bread frittata is ready, portion it and enjoy 21.