Crispy French fries in a fluffy, flavorful egg mixture.
A frittata is always a great choice for brunch. It requires no crust, no flipping, and no special ingredients or equipment. This one includes crispy yet tender fries, Mexican-style chorizo, and creamy pinto beans. It all cooks together in just one skillet and is finished on the stove so you don’t even have to turn on the oven. Top it with cheese, hot sauce, or whatever you desire, and you will be ready to relax.
French Fry Frittata with Beans and Chorizo
Hash browns and breakfast potatoes rule the brunch potato scene but French fries, a favorite for any other meal, are often forgotten at this time of day. For this easy brunch crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-in-the-middle French fries take center stage. They are paired with some other brunch favorites—spicy chorizo and creamy pinto beans—and enveloped in smooth egg mixture. A topping of crumbly cheese, hot sauce, and cilantro completes the dish, for a laid-back weekend meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups frozen French fries
- Kosher salt
- 5 oz Mexican-style pork chorizo
- 1 15-oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
- Cotija cheese, hot sauce, and chopped cilantro for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or large measuring cup whisk together eggs, sour cream, and chicken stock until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet (use one that has a lid) over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers add fries and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 7-11 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
- Add chorizo to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until starting to brown. Add pinto beans and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until chorizo is browned and beans are soft. Reduce heat to low.
- Return fries to skillet and toss everything together. Spread into an even layer. Pour or ladle egg mixture evenly over the top. Cover pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until eggs are just set. Cut into slices and serve topped with cotija cheese, hot sauce, and cilantro as desired.
