Frittata

A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses or vegetables. The word frittata is derived from the Italian verb friggere (to fry), and frittate are often cooked in a skillet on the stovetop. A frittata can be cooked with a variety of ingredients, but the most common include potatoes, onions, peppers, zucchini, spinach, tomatoes, bacon, ham, and cheese.

The first frittata recipes date back to the 16th century, when they were mentioned in a cookbook published in Naples. These early recipes were quite simple, made with just eggs, cheese, and herbs. Over the centuries, frittatas have been adapted to include a variety of ingredients, reflecting the changing tastes and food traditions of Italy. Today, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious frittata, making it a popular dish for both home cooks and professional chefs.

While frittatas are often associated with Italy, they are also popular in other parts of the world. In Spain, a similar dish called a tortilla is made with potatoes and onions. In France, a omelette

Advice

A frittata is a great choice for a quick, nutritious meal. When making a frittata, it's important to start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before you start cooking. This will ensure that the frittata cooks evenly and doesn't become soggy. It's also important to use enough oil or butter to prevent sticking. Once the eggs are added, use a spatula to gently fold in the other ingredients. Make sure to cook the frittata until it's golden brown and the center is set. Finally, let the frittata cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Recipes

 

More-Vegetable-Than-Egg Frittata

5/5 - 1256 votes

• salt
• parmesan cheese
• onion
• basil
• olive oil
• egg

 

Potato, Salami, and Cheese Frittata

4/5 - 699 votes

• butter
• potato
• parmesan cheese
• goat cheese montrachet
• salt
• black pepper
• oil
• hard salami
• egg

 

Loaded Baked Frittata

4/5 - 1348 votes

• salt
• onion
• spinach
• bacon
• milk
• orange bell pepper
• goat cheese
• egg

 

Potato and Onion Frittata

5/5 - 442 votes

• pepper
• salt
• potato
• onion
• olive oil
• egg

 

Mushroom and Spinach Frittata

4/5 - 1051 votes

• salt
• presliced mushroom
• spinach
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• olive oil
• milk
• egg

 

Bombay Frittata

4/5 - 1046 votes

• egg
• crème fraîche
• onion
• black pepper
• salt
• garam masala
• turmeric
• paneer
• cilantro
• red pepper flake
• ghee
• garlic
• green onion

 

Cauliflower and Tomato Frittata With Feta

5/5 - 398 votes

• pepper
• salt
• tomato
• basil
• cauliflower
• black olife
• sugar
• parsley
• garlic
• feta
• olive oil
• large egg

 

Greens Frittata With Mozzarella and Prosciutto

5/5 - 290 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• mozzarella cheese
• red pepper flake
• parmigiano
• garlic
• prosciutto
• arugula
• egg

 

Rotolini di frittata in mille modi

4.2/5 - 173 votes

• aceto balsamico
• bresaola
• carote
• cetriolo
• concentrato di pomodoro
• formaggio spalmabile
• grana
• olio extravergine di oliva
• parmigiano
• pepe
• prosciutto cotto
• ricotta cheese
• robiola
• rucola
• sale fino
• salmone affumicato
• speck
• spinaci
• uovum
• zucchine

 

Chicken and Orzo Frittata

3.7/5 - 153 votes

• salt
• bell pepper
• ricotta cheese
• italian flat leaf parsley
• crème fraîche
• black pepper
• chicken breast
• orzo pasta
• green onion
• egg

 

Spinach Frittata With Bacon and Cheddar

4/5 - 224 votes

• cheddar cheese
• milk
• onion
• spinach
• egg
• bacon
• salt

 

Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata

3.5/5 - 292 votes

• salt
• crème fraîche
• egg
• parsley
• olive oil
• leek
• fontina cheese
• crimini mushroom

 

Asparagus Frittata With Burrata and Herb Pesto

4/5 - 634 votes

• salt
• basil
• parsley
• burrata ball
• asparagus
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• egg

 

Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

4/5 - 548 votes

• salt
• broccoli rabe
• onion
• egg
• ricotta cheese
• olive oil
• rosemary
• parmesan cheese
• provolone cheese
• garlic
• italian sausage
• smoked mozzarella

 

Frittata Recipe, plus 5 Variations

4.99/5 - 178 votes

• shallot
• mushroom
• asparagus
• pea
• basil
• feta
• pecorino cheese
• tarragon
• tarragon
• feta
• almond milk
• salt
• smoked paprika
• broccoli
• cherry tomato
• spinach
• garlic
• bell pepper
• mozzarella ball
• spring onion
• egg
• green onion
• choose ingredient
• olive oil
• black pepper

 

Roasted Asparagus Frittata

4/5 - 507 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• chervil
• egg
• asparagus

 

Frittata With Zucchini, Goat Cheese and Dill

4/5 - 462 votes

• pepper
• salt
• zucchini
• dill
• goat cheese
• olive oil
• garlic
• egg

 

Pimento Cheese Frittata

4/5 - 399 votes

• cheddar cheese
• olive oil
• pimiento pepper
• jalapeño
• salt
• red pepper flake
• bell pepper
• onion
• heavy cream
• black pepper
• cream cheese
• chive
• garlic
• egg

 

Matzo Frittata

4/5 - 366 votes

• salt
• rosemary
• spanish onion
• brown button mushroom
• parsley
• olive oil
• egg
• sheet

 

Frittata With Peas, Herbs and Feta or Parmesan

5/5 - 119 votes

• salt
• milk
• feta
• pea
• olive oil
• herb
• egg

 

Egg White Frittata With Leeks

5/5 - 112 votes

• lemon
• pepper
• salt
• butter
• thyme
• leek
• arugula
• mizuna
• olive oil
• pecorino romano cheese
• egg white

 

Herb-and-Olive Frittata

5/5 - 90 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• basil
• parsley
• all purpose flour
• rosemary
• garlic
• onion
• black olife
• dill
• mint
• milk
• olive oil
• egg

 

Grain Frittata With Chile, Lime and Fresh Herbs

4/5 - 275 votes

• farro
• lime
• shallot
• thai bird chile
• fish sauce
• dill
• green onion
• butter
• egg

 

Frittata al forno

4.5/5 - 89 votes

• cipolle rosse
• gruyère dop
• olio extravergine 'oliva cucchiaio
• origano rametti
• panna fresca liquida
• pepe nero
• sale fino
• uovum

 

Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata

4.4/5 - 57 votes

• black pepper
• onion
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• broccoli
• olive oil
• egg

 

Instant Pot Frittata

5/5 - 42 votes

• olive oil
• spinach
• onion
• bell pepper
• cheddar cheese
• black pepper
• salt
• bacon
• grape tomato
• egg
• cooking spray
• sour cream

 

Beet Greens Frittata

4/5 - 187 votes

• salt
• beet green
• olive oil
• milk
• garlic
• egg

 

Tunisian Style Baked Cauliflower Frittata

4/5 - 180 votes

• pepper
• salt
• onion
• parsley
• harissa dissolved
• cauliflower
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• caraway seed
• garlic
• egg

 

Baked Frittata With Yogurt, Chard and Green Garlic

4/5 - 140 votes

• pepper
• salt
• rosemary
• thyme
• green garlic
• swiss chard
• olive oil
• greek yogurt
• egg

 

Mini Sausage Frittatas

4.5/5 - 39 votes

• breakfast sausage
• milk
• salt
• black pepper
• parsley
• cheddar cheese
• egg
• tabasco sauce

 

Frittata with Chard and Chorizo

3.9/5 - 67 votes

• salt
• chive
• parsley
• olive oil
• swiss chard
• manchego cheese
• onion
• chorizo
• fingerling potato
• egg

 

Baked Vegetable Frittata

4.98/5 - 43 votes

• red capsicum
• egg
• feta
• mushroom
• cheese
• pepper
• salt
• herb
• olive oil
• garlic
• zucchini
• cream
• salt
• pumpkin

 

BLT Frittata

4.6/5 - 27 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• tomato
• egg
• half
• pancetta
• bundles arugula
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

3.6/5 - 72 votes

• salt
• broccoli rabe
• egg
• milk
• spanish chorizo
• onion
• vegetable oil
• cheddar cheese

 

Asparagus Frittata

3.7/5 - 64 votes

• salt
• basil
• asparagus
• olive oil
• egg white
• egg

 

Dynamite Frittata

4.5/5 - 28 votes

• onion
• ham
• heavy cream
• cheese
• egg
• black pepper
• salt
• vegetable
• swiss chard
• herb
• olive oil

 

Chicken Sausage Frittata with Side Salad

4.9/5 - 22 votes

• salt
• nonstick spray
• side salad
• sweet potato
• bell pepper
• avocado
• bell pepper
• egg white
• monterey jack cheese
• cilantro
• onion
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• onion
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• chicken sausage link
• garlic
• garlic
• green leaf lettuce
• egg
• tomato

 

Vegetable Frittata With Quinoa

4/5 - 82 votes

• cauliflower
• parsnip
• zucchini
• quinoa
• red plum tomato
• vegetable stock
• herbs de provence
• roquefort
• egg

 

Frittata With Kasha, Leeks and Spinach

4/5 - 82 votes

• kasha
• black pepper
• salt
• aleppo pepper
• dill
• feta
• olive oil
• milk
• leek
• spinach
• large egg

 

Frittata With Turnips and Olives

4/5 - 79 votes

• pepper
• salt
• black olife
• turnip
• milk
• parsley
• garlic
• olive oil
• thyme
• egg

 

Yukon Gold Potato, Leek and Fromage Blanc Frittata

5/5 - 25 votes

• salt
• egg
• milk
• butter
• leek
• yukon gold potato
• age blanc

 

Use-It-Up Frittata

4.7/5 - 24 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• cheese
• herb
• grain
• olive oil
• vegetable
• egg

 

Smoked Trout Frittatas

5/5 - 21 votes

• SMOKED TROUT FRITTATAS
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• sour cream
• speck
• yukon gold potato
• smoked trout
• dill
• olive oil
• egg

 

Israeli Couscous and Spicy Herb Frittata

4/5 - 69 votes

• FRITTATA
• salt
• salt
• israeli couscou
• olive oil
• herb paste
• greek yogurt
• egg
• SPICY HERB PASTE (MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP)
• cardamom seed
• garlic
• cilantro
• salt
• sugar
• olive oil
• water
• serrano chile
• cumin seed
• clove

 

Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

4.7/5 - 22 votes

• salt
• onion
• hardy green
• herb
• egg
• red pepper flake
• curry powder
• chickpea
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Persian Herb and Leek Frittata

4.9/5 - 16 votes

• fenugreek
• baking powder
• black pepper
• leek
• onion
• cilantro
• dill
• parsley
• salt
• turmeric
• vegetable oil
• egg

 

Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata

4.6/5 - 16 votes

• black pepper
• onion
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• broccoli
• water
• olive oil
• egg

 

Frittata With Brown Rice, Peas and Pea Shoots

4/5 - 54 votes

• salt
• brown rice
• pea
• chive
• parsley
• spring onion
• tarragon
• olive oil
• milk
• pea shoot
• egg

 

Muffin frittata

3.9/5 - 30 votes

• cipolle
• formaggio grattugiato
• latte
• olio extravergine di oliva
• pepe
• prezzemolo ciuffo
• sale fino
• uovum
• zucchine

 

Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata with Goat Cheese

4.43/5 - 35 votes

• butter
• green onion
• water
• salt
• goat cheese
• egg
• mushroom
• asparagus

 

Bread Pudding Frittata

4/5 - 47 votes

• salt
• lemon juice
• herb
• avocado
• olive oil
• sugar
• milk
• egg
• salt
• white bread

 

Bacon Broccoli and Potato Frittata

4.38/5 - 35 votes

• onion
• red potato
• cheddar cheese
• milk
• broccoli
• bacon
• egg
• salt

 

Frittata

3.8/5 - 121 votes

• olio extravergine 'oliva
• parmigiano reggiano dop da grattugiare
• pecorino da grattugiare
• pepe nero
• sale fino
• uova medie

 

Super Quick Healthy Vegetable Frittata

4/5 - 25 votes

• cabbage
• onion
• parsley
• garlic
• goat cheese
• egg
• vegetable
• black pepper
• salt

 

Iranian Herb and Walnut Frittata

4/5 - 33 votes

• pepper
• green onion
• yogurt
• rose water
• salt
• walnut
• olive oil
• garlic
• parsley
• egg

 

Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Frittata With Arugula

4/5 - 10 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• artichoke heart
• arugula
• olive oil
• salt
• onion
• sour cream
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• mozzarella cheese
• spinach
• egg

 

Spinach and Egg-White Frittata

4.3/5 - 13 votes

• broccoli
• garlic
• cherry tomato
• spinach
• parmesan cheese
• egg white
• black pepper
• salt
• sour cream
• olive oil
• basil

 

Green Garlic, Chive and Red Pepper Frittata

4/5 - 29 votes

• pepper
• salt
• ricotta cheese
• bell pepper
• chive
• olive oil
• bulbs green garlic
• egg

 

Spinach and Mushroom Egg White Frittata

3.99/5 - 59 votes

• egg white
• parmesan cheese
• mushroom
• spinach
• hot sauce
• salt

 

Cheesy Bacon and Hash Brown Frittata

4.4/5 - 9 votes

• tuscan kale
• egg
• heavy cream
• onion
• salt
• hash brown
• mozzarella cheese
• sharp white cheddar
• bacon

 

Cheat Sheet Roasted Vegetable Frittata

3.8/5 - 10 votes

• chive
• salt
• cheddar cheese
• broccoli
• egg
• bell pepper
• onion
• heavy cream
• carrot
• olive oil

 

Frittata

4.94/5 - 16 votes

• butter
• oil
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• salt
• milk
• spinach
• garlic
• bacon
• bacon

 

Tomato Frittata

3.4/5 - 28 votes

• salt
• spinach
• olive oil
• egg white
• dill
• feta
• tomato
• green onion
• egg yolk

 

Roasted Red Pepper Frittata

4.1/5 - 12 votes

• salt
• onion
• german butterball potato
• olive oil
• bell pepper
• egg

 

Tasca ripiena di frittata

3.69/5 - 16 votes

• acqua
• carote
• carote lessate
• cipolle
• coste di sedano
• formaggio grattugiato cucchiaio
• olio extravergine di oliva
• sale fino
• spinaci lessati
• tasca di vitello
• uovum
• vino bianco

 

Baked Asparagus Frittata with Goat Cheese

5/5 - 7 votes

• asparagus
• chive
• pasteurized egg white
• heavy cream
• shallot
• goat cheese
• salt

 

Egg White Frittata Recipe

5/5 - 4 votes

• egg white
• butter
• parmesan cheese
• bell pepper
• spinach
• green onion
• italian seasoning
• salt
• grape tomato
• black pepper
• pasta sauce

 

Fabulous Frittata

4.4/5 - 6 votes

• salt
• spinach
• ricotta cheese
• chive
• bell pepper
• red potato
• olive oil
• egg

 

Sweet Potato Frittata

5/5 - 6 votes

• salt
• bell pepper
• sweet potato
• sour cream
• pepper
• onion
• thyme
• olive oil
• pkg spinach
• egg
• smoked gouda cheese
• red pepper flake

 

Egg Recipes: Favorite Frittata

5/5 - 6 votes

• feta
• almond milk
• salt
• smoked paprika
• broccoli
• garlic
• egg
• green onion
• olive oil
• black pepper

 

Potato Frittata with Spinach and Ricotta

4.85/5 - 13 votes

• onion
• yukon gold potato
• parmesan cheese
• yogurt
• olive oil
• spinach
• ricotta cheese
• large egg
• salt

 

Winter Squash Frittata

4.4/5 - 7 votes

• AIOLI
• salt
• lemon juice
• garlic
• egg yolk
• vegetable oil
• olive oil
• ASSEMBLY
• pepita
• saffron thread
• onion
• egg
• tarragon
• kale
• olive oil
• salt
• small butternut squash

 

Bacon, Gruyere, and Butternut Squash Frittata

4.3/5 - 4 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• milk
• rosemary
• butternut squash
• gruyère cheese
• egg
• bacon

 

Potato-Scallion Frittata with Manchego Cheese

5/5 - 5 votes

• heavy cream
• salt
• sweet smoked paprika
• green onion
• onion
• olive oil
• egg
• potato
• manchego cheese

 

Sautéed Spring Greens and Manchego Frittata

5/5 - 5 votes

• pepper
• sautéed spring green
• manchego cheese
• canola oil
• egg
• salt

 

Bacon, Gouda, and Spinach Frittata

5/5 - 5 votes

• gouda
• garlic
• onion
• milk
• pepper
• green onion
• salt
• spinach
• bacon
• egg

 

Summer Squash Frittata with Herbs

5/5 - 4 votes

• red pepper flake
• salt
• lemon juice
• butter
• onion
• herb
• egg
• crème fraîche
• ricotta cheese
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• lemon zest
• garlic
• zucchini

 

Easy Frittata Recipe

4/5 - 9 votes

• nutmeg
• parsley
• olive oil
• asparagus
• cherry tomato
• ham
• shallot
• milk
• salt
• black pepper
• gruyére cheese
• egg

 

Butternut Squash Frittata

4.5/5 - 4 votes

• lemon juice
• salt
• yellow bell pepper
• link fully chorizo
• arugula
• green onion
• garlic
• butternut squash
• olive oil
• egg

 

Tomato Feta Spinach Frittata

4.67/5 - 6 votes

• grape tomato
• salt
• feta
• black pepper
• spinach
• egg

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