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Spinach and Cheese Frittata with Ham

Light, fluffy, and loaded with spinach, cheese and herbs, this frittata is pure perfection. Topped with ribbons of smoky ham, this is a must for your recipe rotation.
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword cast iron, eggs, frittata, ham, spinach and cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup 2 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham I used Black Forest, but any thinly sliced ham will work
  • Fresh parsley leaves for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs just until the whites and yolks are blended. Whisk in the milk, oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the cheeses. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet, or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the spinach and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until the spinach wilts, stirring frequently to move the uncooked spinach from the top to the hot surface of the pan.
  • Whisk the egg mixture once more and then pour it over the spinach. Briefly stir with a spatula to combine and distribute the mixture evenly across the pan.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, without stirring, until you can see that the frittata is almost cooked through to the surface, leaving about 1/2-inch of uncooked egg mixture on the top. Carefully transfer the frittata to the oven.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until the eggs are puffed and appear cooked, and the center jiggles a little when you gently shake the pan (the center will continue to cook after the pan is removed from the oven). Remove the frittata from the oven and cool on a rack until set (about 5 minutes).
  • Arrange the ham slices on top of the frittata and top with parsley leaves. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve leftover slices chilled, room temperature, or warm from a quick visit to the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3815IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg