Spinach Frittata With Feta Cheese
A light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired frittata made with fresh spinach, creamy block feta, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. Baked until just set for a custardy interior and golden top, this one-pan dish is ready in 25 minutes and perfect for spring dinners or brunch.
Equipment
- 10-inch oven-safe skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- chef's knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 5 oz block feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and position rack in the center. Ensure your skillet is oven-safe.
- Whisk eggs vigorously for 60 seconds until pale and frothy. Add milk or cream, cream cheese if using, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted. Cook 2 additional minutes to drive off excess moisture. Ensure no liquid remains pooled in the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour egg mixture evenly over spinach. Scatter two-thirds of feta and half the herbs over the top.
- Cook undisturbed 4–5 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 8–11 minutes until edges are fully set and center has a slight wobble.
- Rest 3–5 minutes. Top with remaining feta and herbs. Finish with olive oil drizzle and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use an oven-safe 10-inch skillet. Fully cook off spinach moisture before adding eggs. Whisk eggs vigorously for 60 seconds to incorporate air. Bake just until the center has a slight wobble — it will finish setting from residual heat.