Stretch Your Kitchen

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Anything Frittata

Anything Frittata

A flexible, clean-out-the-fridge frittata that turns odds and ends into a cozy, satisfying meal. Eggs bake up fluffy around leftover vegetables, bits of protein, and whatever cheese you have on hand. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—and just as good warm, cold, or straight from the fridge.
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Course: anytime, Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Use what you have on hand… anything goes!!!
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 – 3 tbsp ablespoons milk cream, or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 – 2 cups vegetables roasted, sautéed, or leftover
  • ½ – 1 cup cup cooked protein meat, seafood, beans, or none at all
  • ½ – 1 cup cheese shredded, crumbled, or small odds and ends
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional flavor boosters:
  • Fresh or dried herbs
  • A spoon of pesto salsa, harissa, or chili crisp
  • Garlic onions, scallions, or shallots

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat and add oil or butter.
Warm the fillings
  1. Add vegetables and protein to the pan. Cook just until warmed through and evenly distributed.
Mix the eggs
  1. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in half the cheese.
Assemble
  1. Pour egg mixture over fillings. Gently shake the pan to settle everything. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 12–18 minutes, until just set in the center.
Rest & serve
  1. Let sit 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot, warm, or cold.

Notes

Easy Combos (Use These or Ignore Them)

  • Leftover Veggie Drawer: potatoes, broccoli, peppers, onions + cheddar
  • Breakfast-for-Dinner: sausage, spinach, onion + Swiss
  • Mediterranean: zucchini, cannellini beans, tomato, olives + feta
  • Freezer Friendly: frozen veggies, diced ham + mozzarella

Stretch Your Kitchen Tips

  • One frittata = multiple meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
  • Freeze slices individually for fast future meals.
  • Serve with a simple salad or toast to make it feel intentional, not “leftovers.”
This is thoughtful cooking at its best: nothing wasted, everything welcome.

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