Potato Frittata

If you too often find yourself asking, “What should I make for breakfast?” then we think you’ll be glad that you found this potato frittata recipe. It’s hearty, savory, delicious and will have you and your family satisfied until lunch, especially when you pair it with some fresh fruit and bacon or sausage. And maybe some pancakes. Why not?

And perhaps the best part of this potato cheddar frittata—beyond the great taste—is the fact that it’s quite easy to make and comes together in all of 30 minutes. So let’s gather the ingredients, start heating a skillet and then we’ll make this breakfast that’s sure to please.

Potato Frittata Ingredients

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• Egg whites: Note that you need a lot more egg whites than you need whole eggs. You can use the egg yolks in myriad ways, so don’t waste them.
• Eggs: That said, you’ll be using several whole eggs. Keep them separate from the whites initially, so you make sure to count correctly.
• Shredded cheddar cheese: Be generous when measuring the cheese, of course. If you prefer a milder cheese like Colby, that works fine, or if you want more tang, try a Mexican blend.
• Milk: A fat-free (or skim) milk is best here. A 2% milk is also fine, if that’s what you have on hand.
• Green onions: Make sure the green onions are well chopped. You want their flavor to permeate the dish.
• Fresh parsley: And make sure the parsley is well minced. You don’t want concentrated pockets of parsley, and you do want its taste well distributed.
• Diced potatoes with onion: Using precooked, store-bought potatoes with onion is a great hack in this recipe. It’s not essential, you can do the cooking yourself, but you have enough to do, right?

Directions

Step 1: Combine the wet ingredients

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First, preheat the broiler. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites, eggs, cheese, milk, onions, parsley, salt and pepper.

Step 2: Cook the potatoes and onion

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In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes with onion and cook and stir until they’re tender, three to four minutes.

Step 3: Add the egg mixture and cook

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Reduce the heat and pour in the egg mixture. Cook, covered, until the eggs are nearly set, five to seven minutes.

Step 4: Broil the frittata

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Broil the frittata three to four inches from the heat, letting it cook until the eggs are completely set, two to three minutes. Let the frittata stand at room temperature for five minutes, then cut it into wedges and serve.

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Potato Frittata Variations

• Try Swiss cheese: Shredded Swiss cheese will add a rich nutty and mildly sweet flavor to this frittata that beautifully balances out the savory onion taste.
• Skip the parsley: If you’re not a parsley fan, you can leave it out of this recipe and leave all the rest of the recipe unchanged.
• Serve it cooled: This frittata is quite good served at room temperature or even chilled, which is good news if you need to cook it ahead of time.

How to Store a Potato Frittata

This cooked frittata will store well in the fridge for up to four days and can be eaten cold, as noted, or reheated in a pan, in an oven or of course in the microwave.

Can you freeze a frittata?

You can freeze this cheddar potato frittata for up to three months, and it can be reheated in the microwave (at 50% power defrost mode) or in an oven or air fryer at 275°, warmed for about 15 minutes in the oven, or 8 to 10 minutes in the air fryer.

Potato Frittata Tips

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What should I serve with this frittata?

A savory meat like bacon or sausage works well, as does fresh fruit like berries or even citrus. And some hearty toast never hurts.

Can I make this frittata with potatoes without the broiler?

Yes, you can cover the pan and let the eggs cook through from the bottom, or you can flip the frittata upside down into another pan, though this move takes some finesse—and some daring.

Can I use fresh potatoes and onions?

By all means, though making frittata recipes with fresh potatoes adds time and a little work. You can saute fresh potatoes and onions until they’re cooked and use them in place of the precooked mix featured here.