Why you’ll love it?
Perfect for meal prep. You can refrigerate frittata for up to 7 days. It also freezes well and reheats well. It’s a great make-ahead recipe for breakfast and brunch that will save you a lot of time.
Easy to customize. What I love the most about this breakfast recipe is that it’s very versatile and you can customize it with all kinds of vegetables, cheese, and meat. Make it with ham, sausage, bacon, prosciutto, or no meat at all.
Nutrition-wise, frittata is keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and protein-rich.
What is frittata?
Frittata is an Italian dish showcasing eggs, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. It’s pretty much a crustless quiche but with a denser texture. It’s most popular as breakfast or brunch, even though it can be served any time of day, for lunch or dinner. Even though it’s similar to an omelette, there are several important differences.
First, the eggs are beaten longer than for a regular omelette to create a fluffier and lighter texture.
Second, the additional ingredients (such as vegetables and meats) are combined with the beaten egg mixture while the eggs are still raw.
Third, usually, frittata is baked in the oven, or at least finished in the oven.
The ingredients
Eggs. This is a rather large frittata made in a 12-inch cast iron skillet, so I used 8 eggs.
Heavy cream is whisked together with eggs. You can also use half-and-half or whole milk.
Ham. I used savory uncured ham.
Broccoli. I used 3 cups of chopped fresh broccoli. No stems, just florets.
Pepper jack cheese adds flavor, creaminess, and spiciness.
Cheddar cheese also adds a ton of flavor as well as a rich yellow color to the frittata. I used sharp Cheddar for the most intense flavor.
Butter is used to grease the cast iron skillet.
How to make frittata
Below are step-by-step photos and an overview of the instructions. For the complete recipe scroll down to the recipe card.
1) Preheat oven to 375 F and grease the bottom and sides of the cast iron skillet with butter.
2) In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and salt until fluffy. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
3) Add chopped broccoli and chopped ham to a buttered cast iron skillet.
4) Pour the egg and cheddar cheese mixture over the veggies and ham.
