Ham and Cheese Frittata

This easy ham frittata recipe combines savory ham, cheddar cheese and broccoli for a simple breakfast, brunch or dinner. It’s a favorite for holiday mornings and a delicious way to use leftover ham.

Other delicious breakfast recipes we love include crustless quiche, breakfast pie and ham and cheese quiche!

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Key Takeaways: Easy Ham Frittata Recipe

• Simple ingredients: Made with eggs, ham, cheddar cheese and broccoli.
• Great for leftovers: Use leftover holiday ham or a cooked ham steak.
• One skillet: Starts on the stovetop and finishes under the broiler.
• Flexible meal: Serve for breakfast, brunch or an easy dinner.

Why I Love This Recipe

I make mini egg frittatas or egg white muffin cups most weeks, but this ham and cheese frittata is a favorite when we’re sitting down to breakfast together.

It’s perfect for using leftover holiday ham, with no crust to make like my recipe for quiche lorraine. You can easily swap the vegetables or cheese to use what you have on hand.

Ingredient Notes

Find the full recipe with specific measurements below.

• Eggs: You need a lot of eggs to make a whole frittata. This recipe calls for 9 whole eggs (both the yolks and whites).
• Ham: I always make this recipe around the holidays whenever we have leftover baked ham or crockpot spiral ham. It’s the perfect way to use it up!
• Cheese: The secret to an amazing frittata is to use cubed cheese so you get pockets of oozy cheesy goodness. We love sharp cheddar.
• Onion: I love adding in a small diced onion for extra flavor. You can also add in some minced garlic here if you’d like.
• Broccoli: Broccoli is my favorite veggie to add. Feel free to swap with different vegetables. Cherry tomatoes would be delicious and colorful.
• Milk: We use whole milk, but you can use 2% with a dash of heavy cream if you’d like.
• Olive oil: You need a small amount of oil to saute the onions.
• Spices: I used a mix of cayenne, salt and black pepper to give it an extra boost of flavor.

How to Make a Ham and Cheese Frittata

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large, broiler-safe cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and seasonings.

Step 3: Spread the cooked, drained broccoli, ham and cheese evenly over the onions. Pour the egg mixture over the top without stirring. Cook on the stovetop for 7–9 minutes, until the edges begin to set.

Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated broiler for 2–5 minutes, until the top is golden and the eggs are set. Check every minute to prevent burning. Serve with berry fruit salad and breakfast potatoes.

Recipe Tips

• Drain the broccoli well. Pat cooked broccoli dry before adding it so excess water doesn’t make the ham and cheese frittata watery.
• Cube the cheese. Small cubes of cheddar create pockets of melted cheese throughout the eggs.
• Watch the broiler closely. Check every minute, since the top can go from golden to burned quickly.
• Don’t overcook. Remove the ham frittata once the eggs are just set in the center to keep them tender rather than rubbery.