Description
Fluffy Baked Frittata Recipe for easy mornings. Learn my secrets for a light, airy frittata with simple ingredients and personal kitchen stories.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- Large Eggs (8)
- Whole Milk or Half-and-Half (1/2 cup)
- Shredded Cheese (1 cup, e.g., cheddar, Gruyère, or a mix)
- Spinach (2 cups, fresh)
- Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Flavor Boosters:
- Yellow Onion (1/2, finely diced)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Seasonings & Spices:
- Salt (1/2 tsp)
- Black Pepper (1/4 tsp)
- Make It Special:
- Fresh Herbs (2 tbsp, chopped, e.g., chives, parsley)
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies & Preheat:: First things first, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Then, get your sauté pan (oven-safe, mind you!) ready. Chop that onion, mince that garlic, halve those cherry tomatoes, and give your spinach a good wash. This is where I always try to get everything ready before I start cooking, or I end up frantically chopping while something else is burning! Trust me, a little prep goes a long way to making your Fluffy Baked Frittata Recipe a breeze.
- Sauté the Aromatics:: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in your oven-safe pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it’s softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Oh, the smell of sweet sautéed onions! Then, toss in the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until fragrant. Don’t let it burn, or it’ll taste bitter – I learned that one the hard way, oops! This step builds the flavor foundation for our amazing Fluffy Baked Frittata Recipe.
- Wilt the Greens & Add Tomatoes:: Now, add the fresh spinach to the pan. It’ll look like a mountain, but it’ll wilt down quickly, honestly. Stir it around until it’s just barely wilted, then add your halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, just until the tomatoes start to soften slightly. Remove the pan from the heat. I sometimes forget to take it off the heat and the tomatoes get too mushy, so keep an eye on them!
- Whisk the Eggs to Fluffy Perfection:: In a large bowl, crack those eggs. Pour in the whole milk or half-and-half, then whisk like there’s no tomorrow! You want it light and frothy, almost bubbly. This is key for that Fluffy Baked Frittata Recipe texture we’re aiming for. Stir in half of your shredded cheese, the salt, and the freshly cracked black pepper. Don’t over-mix once the cheese is in, just enough to combine everything.
- Combine & Top:: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables in your oven-safe pan. Give the pan a gentle shake to distribute everything evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top. Sometimes I get a little messy here, with cheese bits flying everywhere, but hey, that’s just part of the charm of home cooking, right? This is where your Fluffy Baked Frittata Recipe starts to look like a masterpiece!
- Bake Until Golden & Set:: Transfer the pan to your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. You’re looking for a beautiful golden-brown top and a frittata that’s set in the center – no jiggle when you gently shake the pan. If it looks a little pale, you can pop it under the broiler for a minute or two, but watch it like a hawk! Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. The aroma that fills your kitchen at this point? Pure bliss!