Smoked Salmon Breakfast Frittata Recipe

Level up your morning with these Smoked Salmon Breakfast Frittatas. They combine smoked salmon, fresh dill, eggs and cream cheese for a flavorful, protein-packed start to the day. These individual frittatas are easy to make, great for guests, and ideal for meal prep.

Easy Smoked Salmon and Eggs

If you enjoy eggs for breakfast, these smoked salmon frittatas are a delicious change from the usual scramble. They stay moist from the cream cheese and almond milk, brightened by fresh dill and spinach. The combination is fresh, satisfying, and rich in protein and healthy fats.

Core ingredients: smoked salmon, fresh dill, spinach, eggs, and cream cheese. Use store-bought smoked salmon or homemade smoked salmon—both work beautifully.

What kind of smoked salmon should I buy?

You can use pre-sliced smoked salmon, a smoked salmon fillet, lox, or leftover cooked salmon. If using cooked or canned salmon, break it into small pieces to distribute evenly through the frittatas.

How to Make Smoked Salmon Breakfast Frittatas

Prep Muffin Tin + Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Generously spray a nonstick muffin tin with cooking spray, ensuring each cup is well coated. You can also line the pan with muffin liners; if you do, lightly spray the liners so the frittatas release easily.

Prep Eggs

In a medium bowl whisk together 8 large eggs, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk), and 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill until combined. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Set the egg mixture aside.

Fill Muffin Tin

Evenly distribute 2 cups packed, destemmed spinach, 1/2 a finely minced shallot (about 2 tablespoons), and 5 oz. smoked salmon (pulled into small pieces) among the muffin cups. Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling about three-quarters full. Top each cup with small dollops of cream cheese (about 1/4 cup total, broken into pieces across muffins). Gently stir each cup with a toothpick or small spoon so ingredients are mixed but still hold their shapes.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges begin to turn golden. Oven times vary slightly, so check at 16 minutes and add a couple minutes if needed.

Cool and Serve

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the frittatas to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm, garnished with extra dill or a squeeze of lemon if you like. These frittatas are excellent hot, at room temperature, or reheated gently.

Quick Tip!

If you don’t have smoked salmon, substitute any cooked salmon you have on hand:

• Baked salmon (flaked)
• Canned salmon (drained and flaked)
• Grilled salmon (flaked)
• Blackened or pan-seared salmon (flaked)

Recipes with Smoked Salmon

• Maple Mustard Smoked Salmon
• Smoked Salmon Dip
• Classic Smoked Salmon

Smoked Salmon Frittatas

Got leftover smoked salmon? These individual frittatas with dill and cream cheese are an ideal way to use it—quick to prepare and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)

• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
• 2 cups packed spinach, destemmed
• 1/2 shallot, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 5 oz smoked salmon filet, pulled into small pieces
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, torn into small pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly or line with sprayed muffin liners.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, and dill in a medium bowl until well combined. Season to taste.
3. Divide spinach, shallot and smoked salmon evenly among muffin cups.
4. Pour the egg mixture into each cup until about 3/4 full. Add small pieces of cream cheese to the top of each.
5. Bake for 16–18 minutes, until set. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
6. Serve warm or store cooled frittatas in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition (per muffin, approximate)

Calories: 76 kcal • Carbohydrates: 1 g • Protein: 6 g • Fat: 5 g • Fiber: 0.2 g • Sugar: 0.4 g

Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used as a guideline only.