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Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts

A great brunch idea that also works as an appetizer: these Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts are a real treat in their Christmas version.
Recipe Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 12 people

In winter, and especially as Christmas approaches, we feel more like spending time in the kitchen and making something good for our loved ones. During the holidays in particular, when we have more free time, we love making ourselves a brunch and enjoying the day in our pajamas on the couch.
That’s exactly when we came up with this sort of toast with a frittata heart, which today we’re sharing in a lovely Christmas version: you can serve them at your own brunches, or use them as an appetizer for your next holiday lunches and dinners.

To make them, all you need is a few slices of sandwich bread, also great in whole wheat or seeded versions, some eggs and a few ingredients for flavor: chives, spinach, cheese and also smoked pancetta will give your frittata toasts a different character every time, without much effort.

Among other Christmas appetizers, we suggest trying the Tramezzini Christmas Trees, the Salmon Mousse Canapés and the Filled Puff Pastry Stars, all easy to make and really good.

Ingredients for 12 people

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Method

  1. To make the Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts, start by getting three bowls and cracking one egg into each.
  2. Chop the chives with a knife and cut the pancetta into fairly small pieces. Put these ingredients, which will give the frittata different flavors, one in each bowl. In the last bowl, add the Parmigiano instead.
    Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts, step 2: three bowls of egg with chives, pancetta and Parmigiano
  3. Season all three mixtures with a pinch of salt, beat with a fork and set aside.
  4. Lay the slices of sandwich bread on the work surface and, with a cookie cutter of your choice (we chose a Christmas tree), cut a hole in the center of the bread.
    Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts, step 4: Christmas tree shapes cut out of sandwich bread slices
  5. Place the slices in a lightly oiled pan, making sure they sit flat against the bottom, then pour the beaten eggs into the holes. Each egg will fill about 4 slices.
    Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts, step 5: bread slices in a pan filled with beaten egg
  6. Cover and cook over low heat for 7 to 10 minutes, until the frittata is cooked and the bread is crisp but not burnt.
  7. Transfer the Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts to a serving plate and set aside until serving. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

There are almost endless variations of these frittata toasts that you can make just by changing the ingredients. Try, for example, chopped spinach, mushrooms preserved in oil or sun-dried tomatoes. They are all ideal alternatives if you have vegetarian guests.

Tips

You can also make this Christmas appetizer ahead of time and keep it well covered with aluminum foil until serving.

Storage

Frittata-in-a-Hole Toasts keep out of the fridge for one day; after that, store them in the fridge and eat them within 24 hours.

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