Description
This Italian-style egg dish loaded with fresh spinach and creamy cheese comes together in 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, it works warm from the oven or at room temperature.
Ingredients
8 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
4 to 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or Parmesan)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop onion, mince garlic, and grate cheese. If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze dry in clean kitchen towel.
2. Crack eggs into large bowl and whisk with milk, salt, pepper, and herbs until smooth and slightly frothy. Stir in most of the cheese, saving some to sprinkle on top.
3. Heat olive oil in 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent (4-5 minutes).
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach in batches, stirring as it wilts down.
5. Spread cooked vegetables evenly across bottom of skillet. Pour egg mixture over vegetables, using spatula to gently lift edges so eggs flow underneath.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Let cook undisturbed on stovetop for 3-4 minutes until edges start to set.
7. Transfer skillet to preheated oven using oven mitt. Bake 15-20 minutes until center is just set and no longer jiggles.
8. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Run spatula around edges to loosen. Slice into wedges and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Notes
Make sure skillet is oven-safe all the way to the handle.
Don’t overbake or frittata becomes dry and rubbery.
Put oven mitt on hot handle immediately after removing from oven as reminder.
Use room temperature eggs for fluffiest texture.
Add cooked bacon or sausage for heartier version.
Store leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian