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Don’t miss this quick and easy spinach, cheddar, and corn frittata. It’s packed with veggies and has the perfect balance of flavors.
Why we love this recipe
Nothing makes a better easy weeknight dinner or impromptu brunch than a frittata. They’re incredibly flexible and amenable to the contents of your fridge, but we like this particular combination a little extra.
It’s got:
- Plenty of savoriness from the onion, capers, and cheddar
- The earthy sweetness of corn
- A great consistency (like all of our frittata recipes)
- Enough veggies, protein, and starch to make a meal on its own
I first published this recipe here back in 2016. I’ve since updated the post for clarity and tweaked the recipe just slightly.
What you’ll need
Here’s a glance at the ingredients you’ll need to make a spinach, cheddar, and corn frittata.
- You can use a 10-ounce package of frozen corn straight from the freezer. No need to defrost ahead of time.
- Extra-sharp cheddar packs a super-savory, creamy punch and really ties the spinach and corn together.
- A little bit of heavy cream makes for a lovely texture, but you can use half and half or whole milk if you prefer.
- Capers add great little bursts of briny, savory flavor. I like to use brined capers in vinegar from a jar. Drain them before adding to the pan.
How to make it
Here’s an overview of what you’ll do to make a great spinach, cheddar, and corn frittata. You can see the steps in action in the video that accompanies this post, and get all the details in the recipe card below.
- First you’ll sauté the onion in the butter.
- Add the corn and capers and warm through. Then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Whisk the eggs and cream with a fork and pour into the pan.
- Sprinkle with cheddar, transfer to the center of a 400°F oven, and bake for about 15 minutes, until set. That’s it!
Expert tips and FAQs
Probably! Frittatas are super-flexible. Learn everything you need to know about the best ratios, ingredient combinations, and riffs right here.
You sure can. It’s great warm or at room temperature, so make it any time during the day.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. They’re great straight from the fridge or tucked into a sandwich, hot or cold.
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Spinach, Cheddar, and Corn Frittata
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 10 ounces (284 grams) frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) capers
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces (142 grams) baby spinach
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (114 grams) extra-sharp cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center.
- In a 12-inch seasoned cast iron or other nonstick, oven-safe frying pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn and capers and cook until warmed through.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Spread out evenly in the pan.
- Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Pour in the cream and beat with a fork until homogenous.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the pan. Sprinkle with the cheese.
- Transfer to oven and bake until set, about 15 minutes.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use a 10-ounce package of frozen corn straight from the freezer. No need to defrost ahead of time.
- Capers add great little bursts of briny, savory flavor. I like to use brined capers in vinegar from a jar. Drain them before adding to the pan.
- A little bit of heavy cream makes for a lovely texture, but you can use half and half or whole milk if you prefer.
- Extra-sharp cheddar packs a super-savory, creamy punch and really ties the spinach and corn together.
- Frittatas are great warm or at room temperature, so make this recipe any time during the day.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. They're great straight from the fridge or tucked into a sandwich, hot or cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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