20 Frittata Recipes That Will Be the Star of Your Sunday Brunch (or Any Weekday Morning) (2024)

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By Taryn Pire

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Published Mar 4, 2022

Quick, you’re making breakfast for a crowd—what do you prepare? You could fry two eggs per person…but that will take a while, and you’ll still have to cook up some hearty sides to make it a real meal. Same goes for waffles and pancakes. If you ask us, a frittata—an Italian egg dish that can be filled with veggies, cheese or meat, like an omelet—is the best way to satiate the morning masses. It cooks in a single skillet and usually comes together in the oven, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to set the table and work on the ever-important mimosa pitcher. Best of all, they’re so filling that all they need is a side of greens, potatoes or fruit. Read on for 20 of our favorite frittata recipes, from Gwyneth Paltrow’s five-ingredient number to one that uses last night’s leftover meatballs.

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1. Slow Cooker Mediterranean Frittata

Time Commitment: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, low carb, keto-friendly, crowd-pleaser

All it takes to make this veggie-rich beauty is combining all the ingredients and letting the Crockpot work its magic. Serve it alongside Greek salad.

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2. Squash And Squash Blossom Frittata

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, low carb, keto-friendly, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Isn’t she lovely? Don’t sweat it if you can’t find pretty squash blossoms to crown the frittata with—they don’t offer much in the flavor department (but they sure are pretty).

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3. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Easy Frittata

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, low carb, keto-friendly, low sugar

An unexpected veggie scrap takes the stage in this five-ingredient wonder: chopped beet greens.

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4. Mozzarella Meatball Frittata

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, low carb, keto-friendly, high protein

Your spaghetti night leftovers deserve a second life. Feel free to drizzle each slice with tomato sauce.

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5. Onion And Arugula Frittata

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, one pan

The onions are caramelized on the stovetop before they’re doused with egg and goat cheese and popped in the oven to set.

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6. Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Frittata

Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: vegan, dairy free, Mediterranean diet-friendly, gluten free

This plant-based gem is beyond satisfying, even without the eggs. Chalk it up to hearty quinoa and a generous amount of greens.

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7. Mini Spanish Tortilla With Zucchini

Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, high protein, gluten free

What’s the difference between a tortilla and a frittata, you ask? Tortillas are thicker and contain lots of thin-sliced potato, while frittatas are on the thinner, dryer side and don’t require potato.

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8. Leftovers Frittata

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, high protein, gluten free

Face it: You’re overdue for a fridge clean-out. This recipe makes it easy to transform any leftover protein, near-rotten vegetables and neglected cheese you’ve forgotten about.

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Cookie and Kate

9. Cheese And Herb Frittata

Time Commitment: 45 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, one pan

Full-fat dairy is the secret to this frittata’s fluffy, creamy texture. Choose from milk, heavy cream, sour cream, crème fraiche or yogurt.

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10. Bacon Frittata

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, gluten free, crowd-pleaser

This pick can cook entirely on the stovetop in case you don’t want to fuss with the oven. Want to sub the spinach? Use baby kale or even shredded Brussels sprouts (since they’re bacon’s BFF).

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11. Loaded Baked Potato Frittata

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, gluten free, crowd-pleaser

Spuds, cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream—the gang’s all here. We’d smother your plate in scallions and hot sauce if we were you.

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Salt & Wind

12. Zucchini, Ricotta And Herb Frittata With Prosciutto

Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Hosting Sunday brunch? Make this savory main ahead and serve it at room temperature, as they do in European wine bars.

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Well Plated by Erin

13. Egg White Frittata

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, gluten free, low sugar

Save on calories and cholesterol by nixing the egg yolks. Finish the frittata with sliced avocado to keep it just as filling.

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14. Bacon And Veggie Frittata

Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

It’s soft, custardy and positively bursting with two types of cheese. The veggies (sweet potatoes! broccoli! bell peppers!) are cooked in bacon fat for extra flavor.

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15. Oven-baked Vegetable Frittata

Time Commitment: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, gluten free, Mediterranean diet-friendly

Ricotta cheese and heavy cream are whisked into the custard filling to make it as creamy and decadent as possible. (And that’s before the grated mozzarella hits the skillet.)

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How Sweet Eats

16. Easy Parmesan Pasta Frittata With Spring Greens

Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Aka the most impressive way to repurpose leftover ziti, rigatoni, cavatappi or even elbow macaroni. Heck, white rice is a great substitute, too.

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17. Easy Egg-free Frittata

Time Commitment: 7 hours
Why We Love It: vegan, dairy free, gluten free, low sugar

The base is made from split mung beans, coconut milk, chickpea flour and spices. Use canned mung beans to save yourself hours of soaking time.

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18. Hash Brown Frittata

Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, low sugar, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

No leftover potatoes? No problem. Shredded hash browns are a stellar shortcut.

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19. Spanish Tortilla With Burrata And Herbs

Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: gluten free, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Any breakfast topped with a gooey mountain of molten cheese is our kind of breakfast. Skip the prosciutto topper if you have vegetarians on the guest list.

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20. Keto Vegetable Frittata

Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: vegetarian, low carb, keto-friendly, gluten free

The recipe already calls for mushrooms, bell peppers and zucchini, but you can make it even more nutritious by adding your favorite greens and diced avocado.

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20 Frittata Recipes That Will Be the Star of Your Sunday Brunch (or Any Weekday Morning) (2024)

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What to eat with frittata? ›

Frittata Serving Suggestions

If you're serving your frittata as part of a bigger brunch, mimosas, classic french toast, banana bread, pancakes or muffins, French toast, baked oatmeal, overnight oats, blueberry scones, or fruit salad would all be great choices to go with it.

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What's the difference between a quiche and a frittata? ›

A frittata is partially cooked in a skillet on the cooktop then finished in the oven. It also has a lower egg to dairy ratio making it closer to an open faced omelet than a pie. Quiche has a creamier, custard-like texture due to more dairy and is cooked entirely in the oven.

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What kind of pan is best for frittata? ›

The food site also specifically recommends a properly seasoned cast iron skillet for this task. Not only will its all-metal construction make cooking in the oven a worry-free feat, but it will also add to the quality of the frittata.

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What is a frittata made of? ›

Frittatas are an Italian dish consisting of cooked eggs with other ingredients added in like meat, vegetables, or cheese. Unlike omelets and scrambled eggs, frittatas are not moved or folded over as they're cooked. The frittata is cooked whole, without disturbing, in one large piece.

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Should I add milk to my frittata? ›

Do you add water or milk to a frittata? Let's just say that full-fat milk or heavy cream is the best way to go. Water will work, but you won't get the density and rich texture you'll get when you use a full-fat liquid. Sour cream, crème fraîche or yogurt can be substituted for the heavy cream in this recipe.

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Should you flip a frittata? ›

Pre-seasoning the eggs with salt helps them retain moisture during cooking. Cooking the vegetables in batches gives us more control over their texture. Keeping the cheese in large chunks gives us oozy pockets in the frittata. Flipping the frittata ensures a creamy, dense center.

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What's healthier frittata or omelette? ›

But unlike omelets, egg frittatas can serve a family fast. And unlike most egg recipes, a four-serving frittata cooks all at once without any flipping or fuss. Plus, since there's no crust (like quiches), it makes it a healthier breakfast option.

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Is a crustless quiche the same as a frittata? ›

What's the difference between these two egg dishes anyway? In the most basic framework, a quiche has a pie crust and a frittata does not. A quiche is an egg custard pie and a frittata is, well, a crustless quiche.

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Is frittata better hot or cold? ›

Most frittatas are delicious at just about any temperature, from fresh-out-of-the-oven hot, to room temperature or even cold. For lunch or dinner, you complete the meal with a side of lightly dressed greens; for breakfast, add fruit or a slice of bacon.

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When making a frittata which ingredient should be pre cooked prior to adding it to the egg mixture? ›

Tough vegetables like potatoes, squash and onions need to be pre-cooked since they will not have time enough to soften before the eggs are done. Raw meats such as bacon and sausage also need more time and heat to cook through safely, so get them prepped before your other ingredients.

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How do you keep a frittata from getting soggy? ›

The pre-game. If meat and vegetables figure into your frittata, cook them in the pan before you add your eggs—and I leave mine ever so slightly underdone. That way, they don't get soggy when they keep cooking in the oven (and I tend to like my vegetables with a little “bite” anyway, but it's a personal preference).