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Published December 4, 2016 | Last Updated October 5, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 31 Comments

Frittata With Goat Cheese, Leeks, And Sage

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This savory frittata with its sweet leeks, creamy goat cheese, and delicately earthy sage make for a lovely blend of flavors.

Frittata With Goat Cheese, Leeks, And Sage

Happy December! I’m so excited to share the recipe for this savory frittata with goat cheese, leeks, and sage with you today. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a special holiday brunch.

The sweet leeks, creamy goat cheese, and delicately earthy sage make for a lovely blend of flavors.

A little secret: I actually made three of these frittatas all in one day when I was tweaking the recipe (I wanted to make it as fluffy as possible). I refrigerated the extra frittatas and heated them up for breakfast the next morning, and they hadn’t lost any of their deliciousness. So it’s also an excellent make-ahead dish!

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All of my children will be home for Christmas. My oldest son lives out of state, but he’s traveling back to be with us during the holidays. That means we’ll all enjoy our traditional festivities together, including our Christmas movie marathon and eating lots of good food.

I’m thinking of making this frittata for a fun Christmas Eve breakfast or on Christmas morning after opening presents. It’s sure to be a big hit.

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Ingredients

Let’s talk about the ingredients.

I chose goat cheese because of its subtle tart taste with a creamy texture. Also, because it’s closer in comparison to human milk than that of a cow, some people with low tolerance to cow’s milk can tolerate goat’s milk. Read more about goat cheese here.

The cheese I used is a Chèvre from the Vermont Creamery. This is an absolutely wonderful cheese. They proudly state that their goats’ milk comes from high quality, sustainable, and environmentally sound farms.

If you have any goat cheese left over after making this recipe, I highly recommend crumbling it over a green salad. It’ll really turn it into something special.

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Next, we have the leeks. These are extremely good for you. Like garlic and onions, leeks belong to a vegetable family called the Allium vegetables. See here for all the health benefits.

Here’s a tip for preparing the leeks

To clean leeks, cut off the dark green tough leaves. Next, cut a thin slice from the root and run the leeks under water to wash away all the soil from the inner layers. Finally, slice crossways up to the root end and discard the end.

Then, let the sliced leeks sit for at least 10 minutes before cooking.

When leeks are sliced, they release a natural defense compound called allicin. While allicin serves to protect Allium vegetables from their enemies, it’s also a potent antimicrobial which helps our immune systems.

Waiting 10 minutes after slicing dramatically increases the expression of allicin in the leeks. If you have allowed your leeks to sit for 10 minutes, you can cook them on low or medium heat for a short period of time (up to 15 minutes) without destroying the allicin.

So, it’s a good idea to slice the leeks first and let them sit before preparing the rest of your meal. This is a good rule of thumb for garlic and onions, as well.

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Ready to make your frittata?

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Let’s get started!

I cook all the ingredients in a cast-iron skillet that can be transferred to the oven and broiled.

Start by cooking the leeks in butter and oil seasoned with a little salt until they are tender and slightly brown. Do this on a medium heat so that the butter and oil don’t smoke. Then set them aside on a plate and wipe the skillet clean so it will be ready for cooking your frittata.

Now whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl with about half of a teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper. Stir in goat cheese, sage and your cooked leeks.

Meanwhile, preheat your broiler on low and if possible set your oven rack seven inches from the heat source.

Next, melt some butter with oil in your skillet. Add your egg mixture, cover, and cook for two minutes.

Finally, uncover and place the oven safe skillet under the broiler until the top is golden and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Since ovens vary, check your frittata after 3 minutes.

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To serve, cut your fluffy frittata into slices. I love pairing it with a simple fruit salad and a cup of tea or coffee.

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • Depending upon your oven, preheat your broiler on low and place the skillet on the middle rack 7-10 inches away from the broiler flame so your frittata doesn’t burn.

I hope you have a festive holiday season, spending time with loved ones and creating many happy memories that you’ll treasure for years to come. Enjoy, my friend!

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Frittata With Goat Cheese, Leeks, And Sage

This savory frittata with sweet leeks, creamy goat cheese, and delicately earthy sage make for a lovely blend of flavors. 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword easy breakfast frittata, frittata ideas, frittata recipe, healthy frittata
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 305kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 leeks sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil EVOO, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage chopped
  • 6 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet.
  • Add leeks and season with a little salt. Stir and cook for about 6 minutes until the leeks are tender and slightly brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Clean the skillet so it will be ready for cooking your frittata.
  • Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 of a teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper. Stir in goat cheese, sage and your cooked leeks.
  • Preheat your broiler on low
    and if possible set your oven rack in the middle of your oven seven - ten inches from the heat source.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in your skillet. Add your egg mixture, cover and cook for two minutes.
  • Place the oven safe skillet under the broiler until the top is golden and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Since ovens vary, check your frittata after 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Depending upon your oven, preheat your broiler on low and place the skillet on the middle rack 7-10 inches away from the broiler flame so your frittata doesn’t burn.
  • You can refrigerate your frittata and heat it up for breakfast the next morning, So it's also an excellent make-ahead dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g
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Comments

  1. Sofia says

    December 7, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    This looks so yummy! I’m always looking for new ways to revive my frittate 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 8, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, Sofia. I hope you love this one as much as we do. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Gina says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Love the concept of your blog. The GoatCheese Leek and Sage Frittata looks divine. I have to try this.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 8, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you, Gina. You’re so sweet to say that. And I hope you enjoy this recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Latasha | Arts and Budgets says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Oh, wow! The Frittata looks amazing. I would totally try it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Thanks, Latasha. I think my family is addicted to this one. I’ve been making it a lot. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dave says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    4 stars
    that looks and sounds so delicious. I love leeks and goat’s cheese together, what a great combination!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, Dave. They really do taste delicious together.

      Reply
  5. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

    December 14, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    Oh, this recipe is making my mouth water! I love goat cheese especially when paired with leeks 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing on the Healthy Living Link Up! We hope to see you back tonight 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks so much and thanks for pinning, too. 💕

      Reply
  6. Idriss says

    December 15, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe ! Love the looks of your blog too. I use foodie pro as a theme and always wanted to see brunch pro in action. Gorgeous !

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Wow, thanks so much Idriss. We used foodie pro and just recently switched to brunch pro. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Maria says

    December 19, 2016 at 3:10 am

    I usually call this to be an old fashioned cheese omlet! And I love goat cheese, actually, I am more of a salty cow cheese 🙂

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Yes, they’re very close, but the ingredients are mixed in with the egg and then the frittata is finished in the oven. 🙂 Both yummy.

      Reply
  8. Callie K says

    December 21, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    This looks absolutely delish. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks, Callie. You’re so sweet.

      Reply
  9. Bianca says

    December 21, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    I’ve never met a frittata i didn’t like! And I’m 100% sure I will love this one too!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Ha ha. There you go. I think you’ll love this one too. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Clarissa says

    December 22, 2016 at 11:32 am

    I will eat pretty much any breakfast foods, and anything with goat cheese…this is a serious win-win for me!!

    -Clarissa @ The View From Here

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      December 29, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      Yay! Breakfast is meant to be savored. Don’t you think? 🙂

      Reply
  11. Dawn says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:21 am

    This sounds yummy. We love egg recipes and my husband loves goat cheese.

    Reply
  12. DBCPL says

    September 16, 2022 at 5:10 am

    5 stars
    This Frittata with Goat Cheese, Leeks and Sage seems like Omelette . Super excited to try this one, thanks for sharing this with us.

    Reply

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