Italian Breakfast Frittata

When I’m looking for something easy and delicious to make on the weekends, I love whipping up a frittata. It’s the ultimate “clean out the fridge” meal because you can add virtually anything you want.

All those lonely veggies and herbs in the fridge that you haven’t found a purpose for yet—just chop them up and toss them right in. Add a little milk and cheese, and you’ve got yourself a mouthwatering frittata.

One day, I was doing some experimenting with different frittata combinations and stumbled across this Italian breakfast frittata recipe. I used Italian seasoning to flavor the dish and added onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, arugula, roasted red peppers, and a few of my favorite cheeses.

The frittata came out perfectly fluffy, rich, and delicious.

You can serve this dish as a standalone meal for breakfast or pair it with a few simple side dishes like a refreshing salad, fresh fruit, and toast for brunch with family or friends.

I’m confident that you’re going to love this egg frittata recipe as much as I do, so try it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

Italian Breakfast Frittata Ingredients

Here’s a breakdown of the key ingredients you’ll need to make this frittata recipe.

• Eggs: The base of any frittata! Make sure to opt for fresh eggs for the best results. You could also lighten it up by swapping out half the eggs for egg whites.
• Nonfat Milk: You can use any type of milk you like, but I like to keep the fat content down with nonfat milk.
• Cheese: I love using a combination of rich parmesan cheese and creamy mozzarella to add flavor to the dish.
• Fresh Vegetables: You will need onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and arugula or any other veggies you want to add.
• Roasted Red Peppers: These can be found in the canned vegetable aisle of most grocery stores. For added flavor, get the roasted red peppers that come packed with olive oil and herbs.
• Italian Seasoning: You can make your own simple Italian seasoning at home or use your favorite store-bought blend. This seasoning mix adds the perfect amount of bright, savory flavors to complement the frittata.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Looking for recipe tips for the best Italian frittata? How about some fun variations for the times when you want to switch things up? I’ve got you covered! Here are some of my top tips and variations of this Italian breakfast frittata recipe:

• Add protein. Try adding crumbled sausage or bacon for some extra protein and tons of rich, savory flavor.
• Top with herbs. For some added freshness and a photo-worthy finish, top off your frittata with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Parsley, chives, and dill all work great.
• Switch up the cheese. While I like to use parmesan and mozzarella, feel free to use any cheeses you have on hand and want to try. Some great options include gruyere, cheddar, goat cheese, and feta cheese.
• Use the right pan. If you have a cast iron skillet, I recommend using that. Otherwise, any oven-safe nonstick pan or skillet will work well.
• Start on the stove. The key to the best frittata is starting it on the stovetop before moving it to the oven. This gives the onions time to cook and gives the eggs the jumpstart they need to cook to perfection in the oven.
• Spread the veggies. Before you pop the skillet into the oven, make sure the veggies are evenly spread out so you get a little bit of everything in each bite.

What to Serve With a Frittata

This breakfast frittata recipe is guaranteed to be the star of your next brunch spread, but what to serve alongside it? Because this dish is so rich and flavorful, I like to pair it with light and refreshing side dishes. There are plenty of dishes you could serve with a frittata, but here are a few of my favorite choices:

• Easy Bean Salad
• Two Ingredient English Muffins
• Tropical Kale Pineapple Smoothie
• Easy Arugula Salad
• Strawberry Mango Smoothie