Spinach Potato Fritatta

Spinach Potato Fritatta

This Spinach potato Fritatta is one of those recipes like minestrone soup, it’s never the same twice. The recipe takes advantage of what”s in the refrigerator the only must have ingredient is eggs, after  eggs than it’s pretty much what you have on hand.That’s one of the best things about frittatas,  you can make them different depending on your life style and taste.

Growing up this Spinach Potato Fritatta was a staple. It was what my mother made for us and any gathering where a food was required. And food is required at every Italian gathering. It was called  Frittata of the Day on the menu, and that’s just  what it meant, I did have my favorites though, and this combination of eggs, spinach, potatoes and parmesan cheese was and still is one of my absolute favorites.

Things to know about Spinach Potato Fritatta

This Spinach Potato Frittata is an egg- based Italian dish, similar to an omelette or crust less quiche. Growing up this Spinach Potato Fritatta was a staple.

I have to admit am not a fan of runny yolks, I like my eggs  scrambled. fritatta’s are like scrambled eggs, enriched with added ingredients, like meat, cheese, or vegetables.

A frittata is is like an unfolded omelet, It is cooked slowly  over low heat, while an omelet is cooked quickly over higher heat. One important thing the right size pan is important when your cooking a fritatta or an omelet.

Here is  a link to a beautiful  8 inch saute pan prefect  for an omelet or for this Spinach potato Fritatta recipe, now back to the difference between frittata and omelets.

Whereas omelets are served straight from the stove hot, frittata’s are often times served at room temperature. Making them  prefect to make ahead for bunches, gatherings, picnics or anytime you want quick, easy and delicious.

If you make this Spinach Potato Fritatta please leave me a comment and please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. I love hearing from you, it’s my favorite part.

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups small cubed Yukon gold potatoes
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup cream or milk
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons each chopped Italian parsley, sage and thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a 8 inch  nonstick saute pan melt the butter
  2. Add the potatoes  saute until golden brown salt and pepper
  3. Add the onion and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
  4. Add 1/2 cup water cover and simmer for 10 minutes add the spinach the last 5 minutes
  5. Beat the eggs until light
  6. Add the parmesan, herbs, salt and pepper to egg mixture
  7. Add egg mixture to medium heat pan cook covered 5 minutes lower heat and continuing cooking 10 minutes
  8. Turn the flame off while placing a plate over the saute pan invert on to plate slide the fritatta back into pan cook covered on low heat  10 to 15 minutes
  9.  Sprinkle  with additional  Italian parsley and parmesan….Enjoy!!!!