Butternut Squash Frittata

This simple frittata is so delicious and perfect for a light breakfast option to serve to guests during the holidays or as a meal prep item for the week. Plus it is all cooked in one pan!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded kale
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash chopped into thin pieces
  • 1/3 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Heat oven to 325
  2. Heat oil in a cast iron pan on medium heat on the stove
  3. Add onion and cook until softened (about 4 minutes)
  4. Add butternut squash and cook 3 more minutes
  5. Add shredded kale and let cook until the kale begins to wilt (about 3 minutes)
  6. Turn off the heat on the stove
  7. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs and the milk
  8. Whisk in the salt, pepper, and shredded cheese
  9. Use a spoon to mix in the veggies from the pan into the egg mixture (make sure to handle the pan with oven mitts)
  10. Pour the bowl contents back into the pan and then quickly place the pan in the oven
  11. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the frittata is set

Leave a comment