This easy and savory baked Ham and Cheese Frittata is a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner for kids and adults! It’s low-carb, high in protein, and only takes 30 minutes to make!
We’re not sure what makes a frittata so good. Maybe because it’s quiche-like and cooks up so quickly, maybe it’s because they are a good low carb option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Maybe it’s because it’s easy and inexpensive to make, and we get to use our cast iron skillet, which we love.
Whatever the reason, this baked ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe never disappoints!
This is a wonderful recipe to use up leftover ham.
Other hearty breakfast ideas include a flavorful Sausage Frittata, 1-Minute Sausage & Cheese Omelet, or Mini Quinoa Frittatas.
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What is a Frittata
A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelet or crustless quiche. It is totally customizable to your preferences for meat, cheese, and veggies.
Really, who doesn’t love recipes topped with baked cheese?
Basic Ingredients for Ham Frittata
- Eggs
- Egg Whites
- Milk – to make it light and creamy.
- Dry Mustard – to enhance the flavor.
- Ham – or any other breakfast meat like bacon or sausage.
- Cheese – cheddar or whatever cheese you prefer.
We like to have a base of sweet potato or regular tater tots for this oven baked frittata.
How To Make A Fritatta
To start your ham frittata, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. and place the oven rack in the middle position.
- Make Egg Mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, non-fat milk, and Dijon mustard. Then, season with 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper. Set this aside.
- Cook Veggies. Heat oil in 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. We love to use a cast-iron skillet. Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Then, sprinkle with 1/4 salt.
- Mix-in Other Ingredients. Toss in potatoes or sweet potato tater tots and ham to the pan.
- Combine with Egg Mixture. Pour in egg mixture, reduce; reduce heat to medium. Next, top with shredded cheese.
- Cook on Stove Top. Cook 5 minutes, occasionally running a spatula between egg mixture and side of the pan until eggs are set.
- Bake. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until set in the center. Broil on high for 3 minutes to brown the top.
Finally, remove from oven and top with green onions or fresh parsley and enjoy!
What to Serve with A Frittata
Slice and serve your ham frittata recipe with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables! Delish!
Other Flavor Combinations
The flavor combinations for frittatas are endless – you can mix and match to your liking. They’re so versatile; you can use whatever you have on hand. This recipe is for a ham and cheese frittata with a sweet potato base, but any of the following are great in frittatas:
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Cheddar Cheese
- Gruyere Cheese
- Regular Potatoes
- Veggies – like broccoli, spinach, onions, mushrooms, leeks, zucchini, and peppers
These are all great combos that bake up well.
Tips & Tricks
- You can use sweet potato, regular tater tots, or even hash browned potatoes in this recipe, depending on your preference.
- This frittata recipe can also be put into muffin cups for individual servings.
- It would be best if you had an oven-safe pan to make this recipe.
- Ham and Cheese Frittatas are an easy make-ahead dish, and frittatas, in general, are great leftovers. 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 vegetarian by not including the meat!
How Kids Can Help
Get the kids in the kitchen! They can help with this recipe by grating the cheese and washing the vegetables.
Other Breakfast Ideas
How to Store
You can store any leftover Ham and Egg Frittata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30-seconds to 1 minute.
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Ham and Cheese Frittata Recipe
Equipment
- oven-safe pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
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 potatoes or sweet potato tater tots and ham.
- Pour in egg mixture, reduce; reduce heat to medium. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cook for 5 minutes, occasionally running a spatula between the egg mixture and side of the pan.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and transfer to the oven.
- Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes or until set in the center. Broil on high for 3 minutes to brown.
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Notes
- You can use sweet potato, regular tater tots, or even hash browned potatoes in this recipe, depending on your preference.
- This frittata recipe can also be put into muffin cups for individual servings.
- It would be best if you had an oven-safe pan to make this recipe.
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