Easy Frittata

A great one dish breakfast, perfect for the holidays or just a regular morning. It has even made it to the dinner table several times. This dish is a great way to use leftovers. I always have eggs on hand, so when the pantry is empty I can always find something in the freezer or crisper drawer to throw in and make a quick meal.

I love to throw in leftover roasted potatoes. One time, I was fishing around in the fridge trying to find something to throw in and found two hot dog wieners in the meat drawer just staring at me. Yes, I chopped them up and sauteed them with onion and garlic, and no one was the wiser. This is the perfect time to throw in wilted broccoli or sad produce- not bad, just sad, there is a difference. Experiment with different cheeses. Today I mixed sharp cheddar and mozzarella, it was just what I had on hand, and it was wonderful.

You can also upscale this frittata- add in the freshest of ingredients such as peas, basil, ham and swiss or bacon, roasted potatoes and gouda and serve with a nice salad on the side. A favorite combo is fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella with balsamic reduction drizzled on the top.

SKILLET: I have tried numerous combinations and this works best with a 10 inch skillet. If I need a larger one, I make two. I have added eggs and gone with a larger skillet, but the outer edges get too done and the middle doesn’t get done enough. Six eggs and a 10 inch skillet is the magic combo. I prefer my Memaw’s cast iron skillet however I also have a couple of very affordable Lodge skillets that I use when I am making multiple frittatas.

The great thing about using cast iron for this recipe-the pan will keep the frittata warm much longer than a regular skillet.

This recipe is gluten free and can easily be vegetarian depending on what you choose to add in. Top with hot sauce, salsa or just some freshly ground black pepper.

Make this recipe your own. Add chorizo, breakfast sausage, bacon, ham. Add any vegetable you can think of and try different combinations of herbs and spices.