This hearty version of a frittata with ham, potatoes, roasted red peppers, and cheddar cheese is perfect for any time of the day and any time of year!
Spring is finally here and Easter is just around the corner. If your holiday is anything like ours, it’s not just the big holiday meal you have to think about, but also everything else you’re going to feed the family who comes to visit!
We love taking the leftovers from the big meal and making them into something new and interesting (did you catch these Turkey Cranberry Crostini we made with Thanksgiving leftovers?). So when the day after Easter comes around and you’re looking at all that leftover ham, whip up a ham and potato frittata!
Even though we usually think of egg dishes as being for breakfast or brunch, frittatas are really good for any time of day. Depending on what you put in them (the possibilities are endless) you can make them super hearty and this version chocked full of meat and potatoes is no exception!
Another great brunch (or snack or dessert) idea is this Plum Coffee Cake. You’ll love it! And, do you know what would be perfect with this frittata? Sweet Potato Biscuits!!!!
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In a small bowl, mix eggs, milk, and seasoning. Once well blended, add in some sliced roasted red peppers (you don’t have to get all fancy- the kind from the jar is fine), diced ham, and cheddar cheese.
Stir that up and set it aside. Then you get your cast iron skillet. Why cast iron? Because everything’s better in a cast iron skillet, that’s why.
Heat up the skillet and then add the butter and onions. After 3-5 minutes, add in the potatoes and cook them until they’re tender (but not too tender!).
Pour the egg mixture over the top, stir the whole thing once, and pop it straight in the oven! Everyone’s oven is different, so just keep an eye on it, shaking the skillet every few minutes until the egg in the middle isn’t jiggly anymore (scientific, right?) and you have a ham and potato frittata!
Ham and Potato Frittata
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Heat cast iron skillet over MH heat.
- Mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne in small bowl. Add roasted peppers, ham, and cheese and set aside.
- Add butter and onions to skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes or until onion begins to become translucent.
- Add potatoes to skillet and cook 10-15 minutes (stirring frequently), or until potatoes become tender.
- Pour egg mixture over top and stir once to coat potatoes well. Transfer to oven.
- Cook 12-18 minutes, or until middle is stable when skillet is shaken.
Looking for more Southern goodness for Easter dinner? There are some of our favorites:
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- Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
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- Homemade Crescent Rolls
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- Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Orange Frostin
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- Herb and Cheese Biscuits
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- Mini No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
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- Squash Pie
Natalie says
I love frittata! It’s one of my favorite things to make for brunch. This frittata looks so delicious – potato and ham are such a great match!
Pam says
Thanks so much, Natalie!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Homemade frittatas are the best! I love to go through the fridge and throw in whatever we have in there! Loving the combo of ham and potato in this recipe, yummy!!
Pam says
I love any dish that you can use leftovers, too.
Pooja says
Though I dont eat Ham , I can surely make it without it . Sounds a great recipes.
Pam says
Yes, it would be awesome in vegetarian version. Thanks!
Dannii says
What a delicious loookgk frittata. I love frittata because it’s such a great way to use up leftovers.
Pam says
Exatly Dannii. Perfect for using that leftover ham after Easter.
Julia says
I couldn’t get any ham at the 2020 pandemic-era grocery store, but I made this with thick-cut bacon today and it’s delicious! My one complaint is that the onions are liable to burn in the time it takes to cook the potato slices. When I make this again, I’ll either scoop the sautéed onions out of the skillet and mix it in with the egg, or I’ll simply plan to make this with leftover roasted potatoes so they will be pre-cooked. Thanks for the lovely recipe.