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Spinach and Ham Frittata

Arina Habich
This easy Spinach and Ham Frittata is a cozy, protein-packed breakfast filled with fresh spinach, smoky ham, mushrooms, and melty cheese. Baked in a cast iron skillet and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for brunch, meal prep, or busy weekday mornings. With plenty of room for ingredient swaps and tips from my own kitchen, this frittata is flexible, flavorful, and a true morning lifesaver.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 People
Calories 317 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

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Instructions
 

  • Move your oven rack to the center and preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
    All ingredients for spinach and ham frittata laid out in individual glass bowls on white surface.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined.
    Raw eggs and cream with salt and pepper in a glass bowl, ready to be mixed.
  • Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Toss in the mushrooms and let them cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring now and then. Once they’re tender and lightly browned, scoop them out and set aside.
    Fresh baby spinach cooking down in a frying pan with olive oil.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they’re tender. Set them aside.
    Mushrooms and thin red onion slices sizzling in a skillet, part of frittata prep.
  • Use a pastry brush to grease the bottom and sides of a cast iron skillet with olive oil. Add in the cooked onions, spinach, and mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle the cubed ham evenly over the veggie mixture.
  • Pour the egg mixture over everything, then top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake the frittata for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is fully set and cooked through.
    Shredded cheese and cubed ham layered over egg mixture in a skillet before baking.
  • Let it rest for about 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, slice it up, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 797mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3205IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 272mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast, eggs, healthy eating, spinach
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