Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 8 Eggs
- 1/3 cup Whole Milk
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (ground)
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese (grated)
Other
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the frittata.
- Mix Eggs: In a bowl, whisk the 8 eggs until well combined to create a smooth mixture.
- Add Milk and Spices: Stir in the whole milk along with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper, and set the mixture aside.
- Sauté Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Add the fresh spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the garlic releases its aroma.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Pecorino Romano cheese evenly over the sautéed vegetables. Allow it to sit briefly so the cheese starts to melt slightly.
- Combine Egg Mixture: Pour the prepared egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese in the skillet. Tilt the pan gently to ensure the eggs cover all the vegetables evenly.
- Bake Frittata: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the frittata’s center is fully set and the edges turn golden brown.
- Broil (Optional): For a nicely browned top, broil the frittata for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the frittata sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set further.
Notes
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or any oven-safe skillet for best results.
- Broiling is optional but adds a lovely golden finish to the top of the frittata.
- Feel free to substitute Pecorino Romano with Parmesan or another hard cheese.
- This recipe can be customized by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat