Spinach and Potato Frittata

This is my recipe and I am always changing and adding things. I recently added fresh (or dried)basil and diced tomatoes along with the spinach and it makes this dish 2 times better. Thanks for the reviews and the comments. Happy cooking

The possibilities are ENDLESS! I opted to cut the potatoes up, put them in a large bowl, coat them in olive oil, season with salt, pepper, italian seasoning, garlic salt, and cayan pepper, roll them around a bit to coat and THEN cook them. I also put it in the oven to continue cooking the eggs. I topped with cheddar, mozerella, and feta cheeses and a bit more italian seasoning and fresh tomatoes. There are SOOO many things you can do with this recipe! Go to town!!!

This recipe is so good I always double it, using a 12in. straight sided skillet. Great leftovers. There are some shortcuts that can cut the prep time at least in half. I use a 30 oz bag of frozen potatoes, shredded or o'Brien. Almost any size bag of prewashed spinach coarsely shredded will do. Powdered garlic and onion can work fine if used generously. I have never used milk in it because I use a whole dozen extra-large eggs. My mom, who is 95 likes it plain, my husband sprinkles it with cajun seasoning, and many eat it with salsa. In an extended family of disgustingly finicky eaters, everyone from 3 to 95 likes this! Happily for me, I was told me about this dish over twenty years ago, but I have never seen it in print before. You have done everyone a huge favor by sharing it,Cheryl.

Have made similar recipe for more years than I care to admit. My only complaint about this one is that the potatoes were so bland they detractred from the overall flavour. Try seasoning the potatoes with garlic powder, Mrs. Dash, and salt & pepper as they are cooking so they can absorb the flavors. I always add mushrooms with the onions and garlic and saute until the water has cooked out. I also omit some of the egg yolks (whites only), which allows me to add lots of yummy Swiss cheese without making the dish too decadent.

this was so easy to make and tasty. i added twice as much spinach than what the recipe called for and a few less potatos. i also put it in a 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes after it was on the burner for 6. it was also very good the next day!

FANTASTIC! This is the 1st recipe I've ever taken the time to write to you about because it was SO GOOD I made the time. Even though it was the first time I made it, I modified it slightly by adding fresh, quartered grape tomatoes, 2 strips of bacon crumbled and doubled the cheese. My 3 young boys would never eat cooked Spinach and before I knew it, the whole thing was gone! Oh, I also substituted the fresh garlic with garlic salt because I figured it would be more evenly distributed that way. Of course I eliminated additional salt. I will make this ALOT!! Inexpensive, healthy, quick - and eaten. What else could you ask for?

This was pretty good, but I will be making some changes the next time I make it. Potatoes are best if sliced thin, but they only take about 8ish minutes to cook. Reduce the amount of olive oil you cook it in, and increase spinach and cheese if you don't want the potatoes to overpower it too much.

The proportions seemed off to me in the recipe. I used large red potatoes so I only used two...but there were still way too many potatoes. And even though I doubled the spinach, I thought there should have been more. I will try this again...but I will cut down on the potatoes even more. One other thing I would suggest is to generously add salt and pepper to the potatoes before addding the egg mixture...I found the potatoes to be a bit bland.

I made this with extra spinach and mini yukon gold potatoes. Also I used six egg whites and three whole eggs instead of six whole eggs. Light and delicious dinner!

I made this frittata for brunch for friends and it was really easy and quick. Everybody loved it!! I doubled the spinach and it was delicious (and I dont even like spinach!). The next time I made it, I used jalapeno jack cheese instead of the cheddar--and it was even better!!

You can do so much with this recipe...it is great! Used half the potatoes, added sauted mushrooms, some chopped sweet red peppers, sliced red onion and subbed swiss cheese for the cheddar... Eventhough I made so many changes, I still feel that I can rate this recipe with 5 stars, I'm sure it would be great as is, too! I would probably have made it without the extra veggies had my H been home to keep me reeled in! I did cook the potatoes on the stove top, added the other veggies then transferred to a pie plate and added the cheese and eggs. Baked in the oven at 375 for 30 minutes.

This was awesome exactly as is. However the cooking method really doesn't work. You have to work some of the egg down over the sides of the frittata when on the burner and then when bottom is done, put it in a 400 degree over for 7 or 8 minutes. It's the only way I found to get he egg done with frittatas. The taste of this one is excellent and will make it again.

This was great! I sliced the potatoes very thin and took the advice of some reviewers by tossing them with salt, pepper and granulated garlic. I didn't have green onions on hand so I chopped some yellow onion very fine and tossed it in with the potatoes. I also arranged the potatoes in a very thin layer so that it would make a crust. I let them cook for a long time to get nice and dark on the bottom before tossing in the spinach and ham. I mixed most of the cheese into the egg and milk mixture (reserved a little bit to sprinkle on the top), and let it set a bit on the edges before finishing it off in a really hot oven. Delicious and soon to be repeated.

Fantastic. Really! I used a bag of frozen spinach, since that is what I had on hand, and shredded the potatoes because I prefer the texture. I also added some beef chorizo. I baked it instead of using the stovetop method, since I had other things on the stove (made this for a brunch) and it worked very well @ 375 for about 30 minutes. It didn't dry out, which was my concern. Next time I think I'm going to try bacon. YUM!

First, I modified the recipe, so take my rating for what it's worth. However, it did turn out really well. I used half butter half grapeseed oil to cook the potatoes and added 1/4 cup of frozen chopped onion to the potatoes as they cooked. I let the potatoes start to brown and get crispy edges over medium high heat with a little sea salt. My spinach was already cooked and seasoned leftovers, plus added a bit of paprika, cayenne pepper, basil and nutmeg. I was short one egg so added a little more milk and used fat reduced colby jack cheese. Also I also baked it off in the oven at 350 degrees rather than trying to get it cooked right on the stovetop with a lid. Everyone really liked it and my family of five include children and a 95 year old, so we're talking about some very diverse food preferences. I served this for dinner with the cinnamon pumpkin waffles from this site. It was a good combo.

Great quick dinner when you don't have a lot of time to cook. Used regular onion and added sliced carrots and a few slices turkey bacon, chopped, to the pan. Added some spices to the mix such as cumin and transferred vegetables to an ovenproof dish that I sprayed with Pam. Poured in the egg, topped with cheese, and baked at 375 for 30 minutes. Cut it into wedges and served and everyone loved it.

This was excellent! Substituted garlic powder for fresh garlic and frozen spinach for fresh. I cooked the potatoes until lightly browned and then added the remaining ingredients mixed into the eggs, pouring it over the potatoes. Once it was almost completely cooked, I flipped it out of the pan onto a plate, and cooked on the other side. Then, there was a crispy potato crust on the top. Delicious!!!

Great quick dinner when you don't have a lot of time to cook. Used regular onion and added sliced carrots and a few slices turkey bacon, chopped, to the pan. Added some spices to the mix such as cumin and transferred vegetables to an ovenproof dish that I sprayed with Pam. Poured in the egg, topped with cheese, and baked at 375 for 30 minutes. Cut it into wedges and served and everyone loved it.

Update: I made this again this morning but decided to use tomato basil feta cheese and also added some dried basil and the garlic, salt & pepper to the potatoes. Missed the tomato but did everything else the same as below. Absolutely wonderful additions! It also only took 7 minutes on the stove and 2.5 minutes under the broiler. Not sure why but it's good to keep an eye on it. Original: Due to what I had on hand, I changed a couple of the ingredients. I used 2 cups of sliced fingerling potatoes and a shallot instead of green onions. I also added 4 sliced large brown mushrooms towards the end of the potato cooking time. For the eggs, I used 4 large eggs & 1/2 cup egg substitute (cutting back on fat). Then after I added the egg, I sliced a medium tomato and placed that on top, then added the cheese. I cooked this in a cast iron skillet so I could throw it in the oven on broil to cook the top. It took a lot longer than 5-7 minutes to cook the eggs. I had it in the broiler off and on for a total of 3 minutes and probably about 10-14 minutes total on the stove. (And oops! I forgot the salt/pepper/garlic but it still was excellent. Sure it would be better with the garlic at least.) Thanks for a delicious (and low calorie) morning.

This was a foolproof frittata recipe. I had 25 cooking labs of high school students make this for a breakfast buffet. Only one of the labs screwed this up which is pretty darn impressive. The potatoes were a little too much so we cut it down to 3 other than that we kept the recipe as is. The kids and faculty loved it. Thanks for this easy and reliable recipe!

Great recipe, I did add thinly sliced pumpkin (same time as the potato) I also added zuccini, red capsicum and mushrooms. I guess you can add just about any vegies to a base like this. Partner announced that I can make this again anytime. Great recipe, very tasty. Thanx!

Delicious and very quick to cook. I substituted chives for green onions, and cooked it about 10 minutes longer in the oven. A real hit with the whole family!

I've made this twice, and found it to be all right, but not one of my absolute favorites. I like the suggestion of adding broccoli. I too have also added more spinach. The last time I made it, I only had 5 eggs, and it still turned out fine.

Very good! Added extra seasoning for flavor. Would be good with mushrooms and meat also. I'm updating this to five stars. I've made it several times, using mushrooms if I have them on hand, and it is always so good!

Eggscellent! I used 2 regular potatoes(because I didn't have small, red ones) peeled and sliced very thin. Instead of salt and pepper I added a pinch of cayene and nutmeg. I used 1 1/2 cups of torn spinach. Before adding the cheese I laid slices of cooked bacon on top of the eggs. For cheese I used TexMex shredded (sprinkled generously). After cooking for 7 minutes on low, I put the pan in the oven and broiled on high until lightly browned. I will definitely make this one again. Thanks for submitting it Cheryl H.

I doubled the recipe and used Potatoes O'Brien as suggested by a reviewer. It was great - everyone loved it and had seconds!

Super recipe.. Very versatile. I added Tomatoes and some basil and it was a hit. I am looking forward to using this recipe in many different ways. Its a shame others are so negative.

This was fabulous! I used only 3 potatoes (instead of 6), and an entire bag of spinach (instead of 1 cup). As someone suggested, I added chopped tomatoes (3/4 cup) and chopped fresh basil (2 Tbl.). Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

My first time making a frittata so I followed the directions exact. Was one egg short but didn't seem to matter. The end result was very neat and delicious. I'll definitely hang on to this one and make variations with mushrooms, tomatoes and some funky cheese. But thanks for being my first! :)

This was delicious. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because I found the top of the frittata did not set. This was a perfect opportunity to pull out the blow torch to finish cooking the eggs and lightly brown the cheese.

This tasted very good, after some additions. I added bell pepper and mushroom as well as a bit of nutmeg, dried basil, cayenne and chili pepper and doubled the amount of cheese and spinach. However, I still felt that something was missing so I think next time I'll add more cayenne to give it a little more kick.

Very good, but not as flavorful as I had hoped. Perhaps next time I make it I'll tweak the recipe and add some more flavor.

This is a great base recipe. I would be sure to add plenty of salt and pepper. Also add some dried herbs (I used an "egg and vegetable mix" from our farmer's market) and a good bit of hot sauce to the egg mix. I substituted red pepper for the green onion - just used what I had. Though, I think the green onion would be good too. I also used frozen spinach and it worked well. It took longer than the 5-7 minutes for my eggs to get firm at the end.

Easy and yummy. I browned the potato slices until crisp on the outside, carmalized the onions, and added a little fresh ground Parmaean on top and that was really good.

it has great potential! Good flavor. The potato slices were a little difficult to cut through. I think that next time I will buy hash brown potatoes (in the refrigerated section at the grocery store) to use instead of sliced red potatoes.

loved it - definitely use whatever ingredients you enjoy on omelets. The potato adds a nice "bottom" for the frittata! The amount of potatoes may seem like a lot but it turns out perfect in the end.

Really good, a keeper. As others suggested, I decreased the amount of potatoes to 4 small red and I seasoned them while cooking. I used pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and seasoning salt; these changes worked out great. I also used pepper jack cheese in addition to cheddar.

Great basic recipe. I like to put the pan under the broiler for a minute or two to firm up the top without overcooking the bottom.

This is a very nice frittata recipe which lends itself to variety. We loved it!

This is GREAT! I also added almost 2 cups of spinach and a bit of Rosemary. An instant classic in our home. Thanks for the great recipe!

This was too plain, it needs some zip to it. I added tobasco sauce and it needs more than that to help it. Won't be making again.

This was very good. I used white potatoes and more spinach like other recommendations. I love making Frittatas. Just use what you have on hand. I have the perfect size large skillet. I cook everything in the skillet, pour on the eggs and pop it in the oven until the eggs are done.

Very good. I used one medium sized russet potatos and one small red potato as that is what I had. I also added 1/2 cup of sliced fresh mushrooms and sliced roma tomato after pouring the eggs over. 6 eggs didn't seem to be enough so I increased to 8 and put the whole thing in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 after it was mostly set on the stove top to allow it to finish cooking.

YUM. I used way too much frozen spinach, but the flavors were all so good that it didn't matter. Thanks for the ideas.

Used egg substitute and Fat Free Cheddar to lower the fat content, and it was still delicious! This could be a new anytime meal favorite! Yum!

This was super fast and yummy! Didn't have any green onions so used regular white ones, and diced the potatoes instead of slicing because I thought that would be too hard without a mandolin...Also put it under the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese nice and bubbly! Thanks for the recipe

I made this for breakfast this morning. I added 1oz of ham per serving, though, because we like meat in there. I have to cut down on the garlic next time, because my husband doesn't like . It was very tasty and delicious. My daughter liked it, also. I would definitly make it again. Thanks.

This was a very easy recipe. I used Simply Potatoes to speed up the potato cook time, seasoned with Lawry's and pepper. Used a container of egg beaters instead of milk and eggs and added tomatoes when I put the spinach and onion in. I put this in oven at 350 after letting cook on the burner for about 5 minutes. I didn't have a lid big enough for my skillet to cover it.

My potatoes must have been too big. I used five red potatoes, but I wouldn't consider them "small". My fritatta ended up taking about 12 minutes for the eggs to firm up. The family seemed to like it, also I added some roasted red bell peppers on top with the cheese.

Loved this! Really easy, filling, and easy to change up. I added leeks and bacon, but you could tweak this a hundred different ways. I made this in my ancient cast-iron skillet and don't have a fitting lid, so once I added the eggs, I put in the oven at 350 for 12-15 minutes until it was set. Got rave reviews from brunch guests and picky hubby.

*tomatoes make this recipe especially good

This is great. I use whatever veggies/cheese/potatoes I have leftover and throw it in. Sometimes I leave the potatoes out. I throw in fresh herbs if I have them. So versatile. I always use the same ratio of eggs to milk. I also put it under the broiler for a minute or so to brown it.

Good, but I found it to be a bit bland.

I also added a diced onion to this recipe and cooked them with the potatoes. I microwaved the potato for 4 minutes before putting it in the pan so that it would cook faster. I used butter instead of olive oil and mixed some of the cheese in with the egg and put some on top. I broiled the frittata for 3 minutes after cooking it on the stovetop. Yum.

This recipe was SOOO easy. I used 2% cheddar cheese and 1% milk and it turned out great. 5 Weight Watchers Points per servings. So delicious. Next time I'm going to add tomatoes I think. This is definitely a keeper!!!

The potatoes should be well-seasoned. Other than that, delicious! I added chopped red peppers and turkey breakfast sausage. I also had to add another egg since I upped the ingredients. Threw some basil on top for curb appeal. Just season those potatoes!

Made this for dinner tonight and it was a major hit! Next time I will add mushrooms and change from cheddar to Swiss cheese. Very easy and very tasty meal for any time of day!!

We just made this for brekkie yesterday. I don't have a pan that would hold that much so! 2 LARGE (well, regular-large) white potatoes, 4 eggs, a bit less cheese, otherwise the same. Delish, except it took longer to set up due to reduced eggs probably (about 15 minutes and I had to turn up the temp at the end). I am thinking sweet potatoes, apples and nutmeg would be a wonderful spin...with mozza or brie :-) Thanks for a good base recipe that DOES NOT involve flipping!!

I followed the directions exactly and the result was perfect! My husband, daughter and I all loved it--a definite keeper!

For a beginner cook like myself, this frittata is delicious and easy. I added asparagus because I need to get rid of it. Delicious!

Great recipe! And you can use pretty much anything in your fridge that you want to use up. I only used 3 small red potatoes which I seasoned with cumin, garlic salt, and pepper prior to cooking. I also used uncooked asparagus cut in 1" pieces, instead of spinach, and added chopped ham at the same time as the asparagus and green onion. I used a bit more garlic than called for and used a mix of pepperjack and cheddar cheese. I also added about 1/4 cup of cilantro to the egg mixture. I certainly recommend putting it under the broiler when it's almost finished, which browns the top nicely and gives it a little more "fluff".

This was fast, easy and a wonderful combination of flavors!! I have made this several times in the last few weeks!! SO good!

Super yummy and easy. I'm not a cook, at all. And I can handle it. Great find.

I made this for dinner the other night; it was very filling and DELICIOUS! Thanks for the recipe!

needs salt, too much garlic. Will be fine with those changes-but don't know if that makes it non-south beach friendly.

I used extra potatoes, spinach and cheese and the egg was taking a long time to set on the top so I had to finish cooking it under the broiler in the oven. Also I seasoned the potatoes and egg and milk mixture with lots of salt and pepper and substituted mozzarella cheese for cheddar so my husband would eat it. Really delicious. Everyone at my Easter brunch loved it.

This was so delicous, the kids loved it. I will certainly make this again and again.

Perfect. I made it just as the recipe says. The flavors were amazing.

Delicious and easy. I followed the advice from other reviews and seasoned the potatoes. I also added chopped up ham. I put the frittata in the oven for 5 minutes to finish cooking the eggs. I will definitely cook it again.

excellent and extremely easy to prepare. I added a little fresh thyme and a shot of hot sauce.

I served this for a teacher breakfast, adding diced turkey sausage, purple onion for color and sharp cheddar to top. I did keep it warm in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes to just make sure it was cooked thoruoughly. This dish was delightful, and was a a big hit with my colleagues!

i read the reviews (as i always do, for an inspired changes) and they are dead on. definitely season the potatoes in a bowl before adding to the pan. i opted for garlic powder, sea salt and a peppercorn medley. i didn't use nearly as many potatoes, you honestly don't need too. i used more green onions and spinach. i added garlic salt to the vegetable mix while cooking. i made it for easter brunch and my family raved all day about it. will most assuredly make again... with my tweaks of course.

Many people have given this a lower rating because they say it's bland. I give it 5 stars because it's so versatile. I used leftover honeybaked ham, one small pineapple that was cooked on the ham, 3 russett potatoes sliced thin, 1/2 small sweet onion diced and added to potatoes. I cooked the potatoes and onions and spiced them to my liking as recommended. Then I added the ham and pineapple. Then I added 7 extra large eggs beaten with the milk. Didn't use spinach because fam doesn't like it. I only used three potatoes...four would have been better. Almost didn't have enough to cover bottome of pan. Someone mentioned putting a small amount of water in the potatoes..but this made them too soft. They crumbled up, but it was still awesome! I served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chopped grape tomatoes. Will use this again many times!

I am incapable of making a recipe (off any site w/out reading reviews ) I added tomato, 2 cups spinach, (per other reviews) Tossed the potatos with oil and garlic pwdr., salt,pepper and some spicy seasoning my husband makes. I used a jalapeno cheese blend, (put some in the egg blend)and some on top. Through out, I added Italian seasoning. Broiled at the end for a minute. We ate almost the whole thing for Ash Wedensday dinner,followed by dessert crepes from this site(with a few changes).

This is excellent. This has now become a breakfast treat at our home instead of omlettes. I put this under the broiler to finish off the top because it would never seem to get done.

5 STARS for this great, versatile recipe. Upped all the amounts by a smidge to make two "pies" which I then baked like a quiche, for 40 minutes @ 350 degrees. I topped each plate with fresh, farmer's market tomatoes and basil mixed with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. What a huge hit - just what I was in the mood for. Thank you, Cheryl!

YUMMO! I have made it twice and although it is good as written I prefer to transfer the sauteed veggies into a casserole dish and add egg and bake.

This was a great recipe although I increased the size to 8 eggs and 8 potatoes and used sliced green onions as well as half a regular yellow onion. Also, since I live in France and don't really have access to Cheddar cheese, I used freshly-grated Parmesan Reggiano instead. I also added a dash of onion powder and some other mixed herbs.

Great recipe...this is delicious and definitely a keeper!! Not bad for you, either.

Easy & very good. A keeper. I subsituted frozen spinach and yellow onions. You do, however, need to put it in the oven or under the broiler to set the eggs. Only change, next time use more cheese.

This is very good! It's healthy, easy & tastes awesome :) I added extra spinach & used garlic powder instead of actual garlic.

This is an easy and tasty recipe, and one that I highly recommend. I needed to add a few more minutes at the end to get the eggs to completely set. I was out of spinach, but just used salad mix for the greens. I also minced my garlic instead of crushing it. My husband loved this dish. Try it!

I added a chopped tomato and served this for brunch- was delicious!!

I used leeks instead of spinach and used Paula Dean's House Seasoning instead of salt and this was sooo yummy! I forgot to add the milk and used regular idaho potatoes but it was still very good. My kids enjoyed it as well! This is a keeper and I found another use for leftover leeks!

Delicious! I cooked mine in a small cast iron skillet. It was so thick I didn't think it'd cool through on the stove. I put in under the broiler for 15 minutes or so, and it cooked right up.

Ok as is (we added more spinach), but next time we'll even add more. I think we'll use mushrooms (portabello) & maybe some pepperjack cheese for some spice.

I just made this for my mom's birthday brunch and everyone loved it. It's super easy and really delicious. I thought 6 potatoes was just right, though mine were very small which is probably the key. I was cooking bacon at the same time, so I added a little bacon grease. It definitely wasn't bland. One thing to note, the last step took 15+ minutes, not 5-7, and I also put it under the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end. I'll definitely make this again.

This was quick and easy recipe. Great ending to Girl's Weekend! I did, however, make some adjustments. Since I do not typically use salt, I substituted Mrs.Dash and Italian Seasoning. Instead of using the red potatoes, I used bagged hash browns and significantly browned first, added diced ham, and topped with Feta. In addition, I put my pan in the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese all brown and bubbly! It was a great hit!

Followed some of the other suggestions in seasoning the potatoes (italian seasoning and cayenne pepper) before cooking and it came out great!! Also put in half an italian sausage, crumbled and fried beforehand. Topped with gouda/cheddar/mozza blend and put in the oven on broil for the last few mins so the top cooked and cheese came out melty. Did not change potato/spinach amounts, but only used four eggs and it was just fine.

This was great the way it was, but I'm looking forward to experimenting with the veggie part. Definitely an easy meal that I will be making often!

This is, arguably one of the best recipes I've tried. It is so flavorful and pretty much makes a whole meal by itself. My husband has even taken leftovers for his lunch and it reheats well. A quick meal, the longest part is just preparing the veggies.

This is a great recipe - super easy and tasty. I added bacon, 'cause, well, bacon makes everything better.

This was fine but not as super-yummy as I was hoping. I put some salt and pepper on the potatoes while they were cooking to hopefully help season it, but I still felt it was a little blah. I think it could definitely be improved in various ways - by adding some seasoning, perhaps more spinach, and/or using a more flavorful cheese like feta or goat cheese.

this was wonderful everyone loved it!

Loved how easy it was to make -- AllRecipes.com may make me like to cook when everyone eats everything I make!

so easy so good. Not more to say. I never knew how to make a frittata....now I do....YUM

I was pretty disappointed by this, actually. It has a lot of potential, but exactly as written, it's lacking in flavor. I was just itching to add seasoning to the potatoes, so I came to check on reviews.. after seeing so many mentions of it, I sprinkled them with garlic powder [after already succumbing to the urge to salt them]. I was sorely tempted to cook with butter instead of olive oil, but it was already in the pan... Anyway, it was edible, but lacking in serious flavor. This COULD be wonderful- add more seasoning along the way, add in some more flavorful ingredients [it's just asking for tomatoes!] As written, it's pretty blah.

WOW! this was such a great recipe! I am on a tight budget and only have a few ingredients in the cabnets but i made this and it was a real treat. I added some little smokies to the eggs and it was FANTASTIC! Im writting this one down to save in my personal cookbook!

This was a great dish - so easy and tasty. You could really do anything with it. Next time I'll add more spinach, less potatoes and maybe throw in some mushrooms. YUM! Next time I'm looking to clean out my fridge I'll make this. Thanks!