Christmas Morning Frittata
The Christmas Morning Frittata is a vibrant and festive breakfast dish designed for holiday ease. It features a rich, egg-based custard made with heavy cream, packed with savory diced ham, sharp cheddar (or Gruyere) cheese, sautรฉed onions, and fresh spinach. The dish is characterized by its fluffy, puffed-up texture and golden-brown edges. A standout feature is its "make-ahead" nature; the components can be whisked together on Christmas Eve and refrigerated overnight, allowing for a stress-free morning bake. Itโs a hearty, protein-packed meal that provides a beautiful, colorful centerpiece for a holiday brunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Christmas Eve:
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Heat 1 tbsp butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sautรฉ the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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In a large bowl or airtight container, whisk together 8 large eggs and ยฝ cup heavy cream until frothy.
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Whisk in 1 tsp salt, ยฝ tsp black pepper, and ยผ tsp garlic powder (if using).
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Mix-Ins: Gently stir in the cooled onion/spinach mixture, ยฝ cup diced ham, and ยพ cup shredded cheese.
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Storage: Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate overnight.
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Christmas Morning:
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Grease your #8 cast iron skillet generously with butter. Cut a parchment paper circle to fit the bottom of the pan and press it into place.
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Preheat oven to 350ยฐF
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Pour egg mixture into prepared pan
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Sprinkle remaining ยผ cup cheese on top
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is just set (slight jiggle is okay) and edges are lightly golden (Toothpick inserted in center comes out clean)
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The frittata will puff up in the ovenโthis is normal! It will settle as it cools.
Note
Pan Release: The parchment circle is key for easy lift-out/cleanup! Make sure to also butter the sides of the pan above the parchment.
Frittata Finish: If the top isn't browned enough after 25 min, hit it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching constantly!
Substitution Idea: Try diced peppers instead of ham for a vegetarian version. If adding extra wet ingredients (like mushrooms), pre-sautรฉ them to remove moisture.
