6 Amazing Frittata Recipes

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Molly Watson
Molly Watson
An award-winning food writer and cookbook author, Molly Watson has created more than 1,000 recipes focused on local, seasonal ingredients.
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Updated on 06/2/20

Frittatas are the brunch host's best friend—most of the prep work can be done ahead of time, they tend to be shockingly easy, and they have a fabulous visual and culinary effect. Perfect as they are for brunch, knowing how to make a decent frittata will also serve you well if you want to turn ho-hum leftovers into a whole new dinner.

The flavor combinations are pretty much endless—simple frittatas of just eggs and cheese are nothing to sneeze at, but concoctions full of vegetables and shrimp, toasted bread cubes, or cooked pasta are all worth exploring. They are, after all, pretty much an open-faced omelet. Find the perfect frittata for your next brunch—be it Easter, Mothers' Day, or Christmas morning—below.

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    Denver Frittata

    Western Ham and Egg Casserole Recipe

    The Spruce 

    This recipe shows the degree to which a frittata is part-omelet and part-casserole. With ham, cheese, peppers, and eggs, this Denver frittata has all the flavor of a classic Denver omelet in one easy baked-to-perfection frittata.

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    Egg White Frittata

    Egg White Frittata
    QVC Inc.

    Spinach, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and plenty of basil are held together with egg whites in this no-yolk egg white frittata recipe. Add the optional Parmesan cheese for a nice kick of salty flavor.

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    Hash Brown Frittata

    Hash Brown Frittata

    StockFood / Getty Images

    Using frozen hash browns makes quick work of this filling and crowd-pleasing hash brown frittata. A bit of diced red pepper and some mozzarella cheese bring color and cheesy goodness to the table.

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    Potato Onion Frittata

    Tortilla Española (Potato and Onion Frittata)

    The Spruce / Bahareh Niati

    Also known as a Spanish tortilla, this potato onion frittata is heavier and more substantial than some others just because it is loaded with sliced potatoes. A nonstick pan is definitely your friend when making this creation.

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    Spinach Bacon Cheddar Frittata

    Spinach Frittata With Bacon and Cheddar in a pan

    The Spruce / Maxwell Cozzi

    Classic breakfast flavors come together in a single dish. See how to get tons of flavor with few ingredients with this simple spinach bacon cheddar frittata recipe.

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    Mini Sausage Frittatas

    Greek Mini-Frittatas
    Katie Workman / themom100.com

    These mini sausage frittatas are made in muffins tins for an individual frittata experience. It's the perfect method if you know your guests have conflicting dietary restrictions. Cheese in this one, no cheese in that one, etc.

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