A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche. This easy Ham and Cheese Frittata is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner for kids or adults!
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Ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe
I’m not sure what makes a frittata so good. Maybe because it’s quiche-like and cooks up quickly. Maybe because it’s a good low carb option for breakfast or dinner. Maybe it’s because it’s easy and inexpensive to make and I get to use my cast iron skillet, which I love. Whatever the reason, we like to make this Ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe a lot!
These Mini Quinoa Frittatas are an easy recipe too!
The flavor combinations for frittatas are endless – you can mix and match to your liking. They’re so versatile, I use whatever is on hand. This recipe is for a ham and cheese frittata with a sweet potato base, but bacon, sausage or veggie are great combos that bake up well, too.
Really, who doesn’t love recipes topped with baked cheese?
Tips for Making a Ham and Cheese Frittata
- You can use sweet potato or regular tater tots in this recipe depending on your preference.
- This frittata recipe can also be put into muffin cups for individual servings.
- Ham and Cheese Frittatas are an easy make ahead dish and frittatas in general are great left over. They make tasty lunch options for kids and adults.
- Use whatever vegetables or protein you have on hand. Combinations like sausage, spinach and cheese or bacon, broccoli and cheddar are wonderful. You could definitely make this meatless, too!
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Ham and Cheese Frittata
Ingredients
- 3/4 lbs sweet potato tater tots
- 7 eggs
- 5 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup non-fat or low-fat milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced ham
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, non-fat milk, mustard, 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat oil in 10-inch oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Sprinkle with 1/4 salt.
- Toss in sweet potato tater tots and ham.
- Pour in egg mixture, reduce; reduce heat to medium. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cook 5 minutes, occasionally running a spatula between egg mixture and side of pan.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and transfer to oven.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until set in center. Broil on high for 3 minutes to brown.
Notes
Nutrition
If sweet potatoes or tater tots aren’t your thing, you can certainly cook up some hash browns and add them instead 🙂
Slice and serve with a fresh green salad! Delish!
Another easy and inexpensive breakfast or dinner recipe is this Tater Tot Casserole. Yum!
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Megan says
April 23, 2016 at 7:30 amMmm, this sounds delicious! Of course, I love any excuse to cook with cheese anyway! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Erin says
April 24, 2016 at 11:43 amThanks, Megan! A gift after my own heart. Cheese is awesome to cook with! Or eat on it’s own!
Sarah says
April 23, 2016 at 5:29 amI love that this uses tater tots. I am going to make one of these this weekend for myself to eat for breakfast next week. The kids won’t eat it, but hubby and I will.
Erin says
April 24, 2016 at 11:37 amThat’s a great ideas, Sarah. We often do the same thing…make either a frittata or eggs cups and eat them throughout the week. It saves a ton of time and them we eat better, too!
Emily RecipestoNourish says
April 22, 2016 at 1:57 pmWe’ve been on a frittata kick lately. This looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays linky party! Hope you’ll join us again later today.
Erin says
April 24, 2016 at 11:39 amThanks, Emily! Frittata are so easy to make and customize to your liking. They are great for families.
Charlotte says
April 19, 2016 at 5:23 amThis looks like a perfect, easy breakfast! ham and cheese is always a favourite in our house too! Thanks for linking this week!
Pili says
April 18, 2016 at 11:25 amI have never tried frittatas, but I love any Italian meals. Is is possible to change sweet potatoes or any kind of potatoes for any other ingredient (no carbs) like turnips?
Thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration party!! Have a wonderful week!
Erin says
April 18, 2016 at 3:53 pmI think turnips would be great, Pili. Frittatas are great any way you make them. I sometime make them vegetarian, too.
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
April 17, 2016 at 5:55 pmErin, this is so perfect for us! I am so happy you shared the recipe. We do a lot of breakfast for dinner as it fits all of our diets. And we love eating garden fresh salads with an omelet, but this will be my new go to recipe! Thanks!
Erin says
April 17, 2016 at 8:49 pmI’m so glad you like this recipe for your whole family, Nikki. I know it’s hard to find recipes when you have dietary restrictions in the group. Enjoy!
Charlene Asay says
April 17, 2016 at 3:42 pmThis looks and sounds so yummy .Thanks for sharing with us all. Hope you are able to link up at Family Joy Blog Link Up this week. Check it out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=2407
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Erin says
April 17, 2016 at 2:56 pmThanks so much for the follows!! I look forward to being inspired by all the yummy recipes on Yum Google!
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
April 14, 2016 at 3:30 pmHi Erin, this would be a great contribution to Food on Friday: Eggs over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over to join in the fun. Cheers
Erin says
April 14, 2016 at 8:42 pmThanks for coming by and letting me know, Carole.
Yvonne says
April 14, 2016 at 1:21 pmI love frittata – easy and tasty 🙂 Love the idea of adding sweet potato. yummy! #WAYWOW
Erin says
April 17, 2016 at 11:21 amYeah, I try to cook with sweet potato more than white potatoes nowadays. Just a little bit healthier 🙂 Either way, this recipe is delicious! Thanks for coming by, Yvonne!
Sadhna Grover says
April 14, 2016 at 10:24 amHi Erin, this dish looks awesome. I will have to replace ham as I am vegetarian.
Erin says
April 14, 2016 at 12:23 pmThis Frittata is awesome as a vegetarian dish. I think you’d like it a lot, Sadhna. You could add some of your yummy spices, too!
Debbie says
April 12, 2016 at 9:04 pmHi Erin, I’ve not made fritata for ages. I used to make mini ones and keep them in the fridge for when anyone fancied a nibble, perfect for when the children came in from school. However I much prefer them hot and fresh.
Love the addition of spinach in yours and have never thought to add sweet potato, so will giving that a try.
#WAYWOW
Sandra says
April 12, 2016 at 4:19 pmI could eat this twice a day everyday and not tire of it. Thank you for sharing multiple links with us at Celebrate Your Story link party. Have a wonderful week and we hope that you join us again!
Erin says
April 12, 2016 at 4:45 pmMe too! It’s lite and delicious. I think we’ve done just about every flavor combination. This recipe was great with the leftover ham from our Easter brunch.
April says
April 11, 2016 at 8:08 pmWe love frittatas. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks!!
Pinned it too!
Erin says
April 11, 2016 at 8:10 pmYou’re awesome, April! We love frittatas too! They are so easy to make, but the best part is you have leftovers for later 🙂