Frittata served on a plate with tomato salad.

‘Everything In’ Breakfast Frittata with Potatoes

‘Everything-in’ in this breakfast frittata with potatoes means that you can literally add everything in your fridge. This dish is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables from the week. It’s a dish I often make right before grocery pick-up just to clear out the fridge. 

A frittata is often called a crustless quiche. Just like a quiche you pretty much get away with adding any vegetables you like. There are very few rules when it comes to making a frittata. Low and slow is what you want to aim for which is why I bake mine.

breakfast frittata with potatoes served on a white plate with a tomato basil salad

I personally also believe that without potatoes it’s not really a frittata. Without potatoes, you really just have an omelette. Even though an omelette is cooked quickly on high heat, contrary to the frittata, once it’s on your plate the difference might be hard to spot. So the moment you have leftover potatoes you now know what to make!

Preparing a Frittata

Ingredients

Eggs: Eggs are essential to this dish as there is no frittata without them. Eggs are what make this cohesive. 

beige and white eggs on brown wooden bowl

Vegetables: I use a combination of fresh and previously cooked veggies but this is not necessary. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand. If leftovers are all you have that is all you need. With that said, for me, potatoes are usually the deciding factor for making a frittata for breakfast. The moment I have leftover potatoes is the moment I know we’re having a frittata for breakfast. 

Cheese: I use marble cheese in this breakfast frittata but you can use any cheese that is easily grated and melts well. 

How to Make a Breakfast Frittata with Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

Chop all vegetables into half-inch pieces and grate the cheese.

Next, preheat the oil in an oven-safe pan on medium heat. 

Add the potatoes to the pan and toss with paprika to make sure they are evenly covered. Cook for a couple of minutes to heat through. If you choose to use uncooked potatoes, they will need at least 10 minutes to cook through. Use a fork to test doneness. 

Add uncooked vegetables and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until softened. 

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While the vegetables are cooking, in a medium bowl add eggs, oregano and salt, and pepper and beat until combined. 

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Pour the egg mixture into the pan over the vegetables. Add the broccoli or any other pre-cooked vegetables you are using that don’t require much heating time. Top with grated cheese and place in the oven uncovered for 5 minutes or until the eggs have set. 

Frittata in a pan baking in the oven.

Depending on the size of your pan this may take longer, always check that the eggs are cooked through. Serve immediately.

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