Friends, breakfast just got a little bit easier with this simple vegetable frittata recipe! Sautéed veggies are seasoned and baked with fluffy eggs in a cast iron skillet to make a simple, yet flavorful meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or even dinner if that’s your jam! And it’s also my go-to method for breakfast meal prep. So let’s make it!
What Is A Frittata?
Frittata may sound fancy, but it is extremely easy to make. A frittata is an Italian egg dish that cooks in a skillet, starting on the stovetop, then is transferred to the oven to bake. It’s kind of like a baked omelet, but instead of it being folded over, it is cooked open-faced with all of your favorite breakfast meats and vegetables added in. It’s super easy to customize, so feel free to use my recipe below or switch it up to make your own.😉
Base Frittata Ingredients
A frittata often has 4 basic components: The eggs, milk or cream, meat & vegetables, and some type of cheese. Below are the ingredients I use to make this vegetable frittata recipe:
- Eggs: I use 8 large eggs. It’s the perfect amount for a 10-inch skillet and is a nice balance with the rest of the ingredients.
- Milk or Cream: You’ll want a little bit of milk or cream to help give the frittata a creamy, fluffy texture. I’ve tried both and I prefer using half-n-half. This way I get the best of both worlds without it being too heavy.
- Vegetables: Since this is a veggie frittata I’m using a mix of onions, bell peppers, and baby spinach. These are my favorite vegetables whenever I make an omelet. Of course you can also add meat or substitute with different add-ins. I have a few options listed below.
- Cheese: You can mix and match with different cheeses, but I prefer using white sharp cheddar cheese.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Just a little seasoning to enhance the flavor of the frittata.
How To Make A Frittata
The full instructions are included in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick overview:
Step One: Whisk the eggs, half-n-half, salt, and black pepper until the yolks and the egg whites are well combined. Then stir in half of the shredded cheese.
Step Two: Sauté the vegetables in an oven safe skillet for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
Step Three: Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Top with the rest of the cheese. Allow the mixture to cook on the stove for a few minutes while the eggs start to set around the edges.
Step Four: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake. Once the frittata is done, allow it to rest before serving. It may be puffy once it comes out of the oven, but it will flatten while it rests.
Best Skillet To Use
When making a frittata it is important to use an oven-safe skillet. I prefer cast iron skillets with a heavy bottom because they heat evenly and can transfer from the stove to the oven. This is one of my favorite cast iron skillets. It's inexpensive, comes already pre-seasoned, and will last for years!
Variations and Add-ins
This frittata recipe is fairly simple, but feel free to switch it up by adding your favorite breakfast meats or different seasonal vegetables:
- Breakfast Meats: Bacon, sausage, and diced ham are all great options to add in. Just make sure you fully cook any meat before adding the rest of the ingredients. The best way to do this is by cooking the meat in the skillet first. Once it’s fully done, remove the meat and leave a little bit of the excess fat in the skillet for flavor, then proceed with sautéing the veggies. Chop up the meat and add it back to the skillet along with the egg mixture and bake.
- More Vegetables: If you want to switch up the vegetables, other great options are kale, zucchini, asparagus, grape tomatoes, thinly sliced potatoes, and mushrooms. You’ll still want to sauté the veggies first for a few minutes then pour the egg mixture on top.
Serving Suggestions
A frittata can easily be a meal on its own, especially if you add in breakfast meats. But you can also serve it alongside a fresh strawberry salad, crispy potatoes, creamy steel cut oatmeal, or try my fluffy sweet potato pancakes!
Easy Frittata Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ⅓ cup half-n-half
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese*
- extra pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, add the eggs, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until the egg yolks and whites are well combined. Then stir in half of the shredded cheese.
- Now heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, diced bell peppers and onion. Sauté the veggies for 4-5 minutes until they have softened. Next add the chopped spinach along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for an additional minute and spread the vegetables around evenly in the skillet.
- Next gently pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the skillet. Allow the frittata to cook on the stove for 2-3 minutes until the eggs start to barely set around the sides of the pan.
- Now transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the eggs are set in the center.
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and allow the frittata to rest for 5 minutes. It may be puffy once it comes out of the oven, but it will deflate while it rests. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions (optional) and slice into wedges to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- I prefer white sharp cheddar cheese with this recipe, but if you can't find white cheddar feel free to use regular sharp cheddar cheese.
- Feel free to swap out the vegetables in this recipe for a different combination. I've listed a few options in this post.
- Storage: Frittatas store very well in the refrigerator and are perfect for meal prep! Just place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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This recipe was originally published in December 2022. It has been completely updated and refreshed with new photos and information.
Lori says
Perfectly delicious and so easy. Thank you!
Delicious and healthy for my elderly mom.
Marsha McDougal says
Thank you Lori!😊