This Frittata with Spinach and Feta is so versatile. You could enjoy this Frittata with asparagus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
A frittata with spinach and feta is perfect to bring to any brunch. In fact, it would be great for Easter brunch because it can be enjoyed hot, cold, or room temperature. All you need to make this simple frittata is eggs, milk, onion, spinach, asparagus, cheddar cheese, feta, and some spices! For more great brunch recipe check out these recipes!
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What We Love About This Recipe
- Easy Ingredients: Frittatas can be made with almost anything that you have on hand.
- Family Friendly: Perfect for a family brunch, the whole family will love this frittata with asparagus, spinach, and cheese! Great for busy weeknights, too
- Adaptable: Of course you can switch up the types of veggies and cheese in the frittata or you could even add meat as well.
Ingredient Notes
- Eggs: First, you will need 8 large whole eggs.
- Oil: Try olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Onion: Yellow onion is best but you could also use a white or red onion.
- Feta Cheese: You will need 5 ounce block of creamy feta cheese crumbled.
- White Cheddar Cheese: White Cheddar cheese or regular cheddar . Again any shredded cheese of choice will work in egg frittatas!
- Spinach: Fresh spinach is ideal for this recipe, fresh baby spinach is preferred, for this spinach frittata recipe.
Equipment Needed
How to Make Frittata with Asparagus
These are the basic steps for making this Frittata with Spinach and Feta. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: BEAT THE EGGS
First, in a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs along with milk, or heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Beat eggs until well combined.
STEP 2: SAUTE THE VEGGIES
Second, in a large skillet, saute onion and asparagus, until soft. Then stir in spinach until wilted.
STEP 3: POUR IN THE EGG MIXTURE
Also, make sure to evenly spread vegetables in the pan, then pour in the egg mixture and next mix in half of your shredded cheddar cheese,last add your crumbled feta.
STEP 4: COOKING THE EGGS
Cook the eggs, without stirring for about 3 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
STEP 5: ADD REMAINING CHEESE
Finally, add the rest of the white cheddar cheese and broil until golden brown.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Frittatas are a perfect dish to make ahead of time, just store in the fridge overnight, you can enjoy room temperature, cold, or warm it up.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
CAN YOU FREEZE FRITTATA
Yes, you can freeze this frittata, by wrapping it in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer bag. To make it easier, when reheating, cut frittata into individual slices.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
To reheat the frittata, bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indeed, frittatas are a very versatile dish that can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature making them great for an easy brunch. It is a complete meal in one pan.
The difference between frittata and quiche is that frittata is traditionally make on the stove top as opposed to the oven. An omelet is cooked on the stove top and typically left soft in the center, rather than fully set/cooked. Find more information here.
Truly this dish is so versatile so of course you can use all egg whites or a combination is a great way to make this egg recipe even more healthy.
A Frittata is good for 3-4 days stored in the fridge wrapped well or in an airtight container.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Breakfast Recipe
- Additions: For instance you can add meat such as ham or cooked sausage. Top with fresh herbs to add add even more flavor.
- Cheese: Feel free to switch up the type of cheese, try goat cheese or parmesan cheese, for example.
- Vegetarian: This recipe is suitable for vegetarians as it contains no meat! Use up your leftover veggies for this simple recipe for an easy brunch anytime.
- Gluten Free: If gluten free, this Frittata with Spinach and Feta is great option.
- Sides: A nice green salad, fresh fruit, a yogurt parfait or english muffin,greek salad or use any extra spinach to make a salad, all will complement this easy frittata recipe.
What to Serve with Spinach Feta Frittata
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Frittata with Spinach and Feta
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 5 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 350º.
- In a large bowl, use a whisk to beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet on medium. (Cast iron skillets work great)
- Add yellow onion and asparagus to pan and sauté until soft, approx. 7 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and sauté until wilted, approx. 2 minutes.
- Spread the cooked vegetables evenly in a skillet and pour egg mixture over them.
- Stir in ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Crumble feta cheese on top.
- Cook without stirring until eggs are just beginning to set around the edges, approx. 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake frittata until almost set in center, approx. 15 minutes.
- Remove skillet from oven and top with remaining ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Set oven broiler to high and broil the frittata until top is golden brown, approx. 2 minutes. Keep a close eye on the pan to prevent burning.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and let the frittata rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Additions: For instance you can add meat such as ham or cooked sausage. Top with fresh herbs to add add even more flavor.
- Cheese: Feel free to switch up the type of cheese, try goat cheese or parmesan cheese, for example.
- Vegetarian: This recipe is suitable for vegetarians as it contains no meat! Use up your leftover veggies for this simple recipe for an easy brunch anytime.
- Gluten Free: If gluten free, this Frittata with Spinach and Feta is great option.
- Sides: A nice green salad, fresh fruit, a yogurt parfait or english muffin,greek salad or use any extra spinach to make a salad, all will complement this easy frittata recipe.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This sounds like such a delicious frittata recipe! I’ve never added asparagus to a frittata but I think I would love it. Yum!
Love feta and eggs!!
We use this as a weekend brunch and it’s awesome!