How To Make A Frittata

Frittatas often use the best seasonal ingredients.

Very close to foolproof, it is not a very precise recipe that needs to be followed closely.

Almost any leftover cooked vegetable can be used in the filling.

Southern Living How to Make a Frittata whole in the skillet to serve

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What Is a Frittata?

Frittata comes from the Italian word for fried, and its basically just an Italian-style omelet.

Cooked in a skillet, it can be made with all kinds of fillings.

Southern Living How to Make a Frittata ingredients

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The basic frittata recipe is endlessly versatile.

Use whichever cheeses you like and any combination of vegetables and meat you want.

Here’s a brief recap.

Southern Living How to Make a Frittata whisking together the eggs and milk

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The full recipe is below.

Frittata is a one-dish meal.

But it also pairs will with other dishes for a more well-rounded meal.

Southern Living How to Make a Frittata stirring in the vegetables

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Serve it for breakfast or brunch with hash browns.

Whisk together eggs and milk until blended but not frothy.

Add the salt, vegetables (or vegetables and meat) and 1/2 cup cheese; stir until combined.

Southern Living How to Make a Frittata egg mixture added to hot skillet

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Gently pour the egg mixture into the skillet.

The frittata can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold.

Southern Living How to Make a Frittata adding the cheese before baking

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Southern Living How to Make a Frittata in the pan after baking

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Southern Living How to Make a Frittata sliced to serve

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