These Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas are quite possibly the easiest, tastiest make-ahead brunch recipe!
I’ve always loved brunch, long before brunching became an adverb.
Brunch and Mother’s Day have almost become synonymous. I like the idea of a Mother’s Day wine tasting, or a Mother’s Day hike. Sometimes those Mother’s Day brunch reservations can fill up quickly, and Mother’s Day is definitely not a day I’d want to spend waiting an hour to get seated for brunch.
No brunch is worth an hour’s wait. Even here in Portland, Brunch Town USA.
A nice leisurely brunch at home, on the other hand, sounds divine. So today, I’m sharing one of my favorite brunch items to make. If you ever come over to my house for a breakfast or brunch gathering, chances are fairly high that you’ll be served my Go To, easy make-ahead Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas.
Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas
I’ve been making different variations of these mini frittatas since I was in my early twenties. One of the very first versions I made was a ham and cheese frittata for a girls’ brunch, and it was such a hit that I kept making it.
These cheesy spinach mini frittatas are super easy to make, and can be made in 30 minutes or less. I love serving these as mini frittatas because they’re easy for portion control at parties, plus they are easier to freeze and reheat single portions. However, you could also make one big 9″ frittata with this recipe if you wish.
Frittata Mix-In Ideas
I also love these mini frittatas because they are so easy to customize with different ingredients. Here are some of my favorite mix-ins that I like to use:
- diced ham
- sliced mushrooms
- chopped asparagus
- sausage crumbles
- bacon bites
I’ve served these at girls’ brunches, baby showers, wedding showers, birthdays, and more. They’re such fun, delicious little golden nuggets of brunch goodness – and everyone loves them!
Whether you’re a mom yourself or you are celebrating your mom this weekend, I hope you all have a lovely Mother’s Day!
Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a mini muffin pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and sauté for about 2 minutes, until onions are slightly softened and start becoming translucent in color.
- Add spinach and sauté for one minute. Remove onions and spinach from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, cheese, chives, and thyme. Add in the onions and spinach and whisk until ingredients are well blended.
- Pour or spoon the egg mixture into each mini muffin tin.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes, just until the center of the frittatas are set and no longer jiggly.
Notes
What would be your favorite mix-in ingredient for these Cheesy Spinach Mini Frittatas?
Only a 5 minute prep?! No wonder you make them all the time! Your photos are delicious and make my mouth water ;)
Michele recently posted..2011 R. Stuart & Co. Ana Vineyard Riesling
These look so good! I love that they’re so quick to make – 5 minutes definitely works for me and my crazy busy household, lol.
M Caroline recently posted..Refreshing Beverages To Help Kick Your Soda Habit
Gotta love make-ahead brunch recipes! These looks yummy, and your mix in ideas are great!
Sarah recently posted..Vegetable Tempura
Oh my, the photos look so mouth watering, I had to wipe my computer screen. The prepping time being only 5 minutes is a real plus. Might actually try this, this weekend. Thanks for the recipe.
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Marlynn, I’m SO with you for Mother’s Day plans. We’re heading outside, where you don’t have to wait in lines and where my kids won’t make an embarrassing scene because their pancakes look “weird.” Maybe I’ll get my husband to make these tiny frittatas and bring them to me in bed. ;)
Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama recently posted..3 3/4 years old: All play, all the time
I love when things are so easy and less hassle. These look so good. Would make a great brunch for the weekend.
Veena Azmanov recently posted..Mongolian Meatballs Recipe, Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These look soo good! I would never guess they only take 5 minutes! I will need to give them a try!
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Wow looks delicious, I know whats on the menu this weekend!
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Ohh I love these! These look fantastic for a party. We do A LOT of frittatas for group brunches, but usually in one large round pan, then cut into triangles. With everything else served we usually end up with a lot of frittata uneaten. THESE are great for their size. People can still graze and eat whatever they want, but they can have one or 4 of these adorable mini frittata. I bet my kids would love them too! .
Mary recently posted..Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends (recipe and video)
This is my kind of meal . Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner. I have a similar recipe and make a huge batch so I can throw some in the freezer too.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy recently posted..Nutritious Vanilla Bean Kefir Smoothie with Cherries & Figs
I prefer a savory kind of breakfast over cold cereal anytime so certainly these spinach frittatas are right up my alley! Love these!
ManilaSpoon recently posted..Asparagus with Bacon and Mushrooms
These are a great grab and go breakfast. Perfect for making ahead and reheating when you need a yummy and nutritious meal!
Brunch, appetizer, snack, packed in lunches….these would be delicious for anything!
Amanda recently posted..Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Burger {Gluten Free}
Perfect for on the go o for a party. Love the idea of small bites because you can control the portion very well while eating something yummy.
Yes – portion control is great for parties. Thanks Adriana!
I am big fan of mini meals and make ahead. They are so perfect for a weekend like this when you just want to hang out with your family rather than spending time in the kitchen. I make everything of mine mine so I can have a couple more and still not feel guilty about eating too much. Love the spinach and cheese :)
Sandhya Ramakrishnan recently posted..Recap of A-Z Baking Around the World
Yes – love mini portions to keep on hand and enjoy throughout the week!
Looks good. I like make ahead recipes. They make so much easier when we have lot of work at home.
Yes – make-ahead is always a great idea for busy times especially. Thanks, Uma!
This is delicious brunch recipe, I wish I can get it for this mother’s day. Spinach and cheese goes well with egg. These mini version is really cute.
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Thanks Swathi! Hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day!
These look delightful! Perfect for prepping ahead and keeping on hand throughout the week. I definitely want to make these soon!
Christine McMichael recently posted..Baked Mahi-Mahi Tacos
They are definitely great to enjoy throughout the busy week. Thanks, Christine!
The hubby loves it when I make him frittatas. Spinach is one of his favorite things so I am confident he would really enjoy these.
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Nice! Thanks, Val!
I totally love a good breakfast, especially one that can be made ahead of time or for a family brunch! These mini frittatas are just the cutest thing and sound incredibly delicious right now!
Jessica (Swanky Recipes) recently posted..Churro Cupcakes
Thanks Jessica!
I do love these fritattas, l actually made some the other day. Unfortunately l did not grease the muffin tin properly, and they stuck a bit to it, but they were delicious anyway. The best breakfast ever!
Daniela Anderson recently posted..How to make the best chocolate dipping sauce in 5 minutes
These are so cute. .really great for a picnic. Lovely photos too
These mini frittatas look so delicious and I love that you only need 5 minutes prep time. I am planning to make some this week and see how they turn out.
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Hope they turn out well! Thanks, Matilda!
Hubby just mentioned that once we get home from our travels we’ll have to make eggy muffins for breakfast. Your recipe is perfect! I love warming up something delicious in the morning without having to go through an entire preparation. I’ve already pinned!!!
Oh nice! Thanks so much for pinning, Marisa!
I love frittatas, basically as there is very lil prep involved! and innumerable varieties! u can add or subtract any veggies and make it nutritious! Love how beautifully that green pops out of that cute lil frittatas!
Priya Srinivasan recently posted..Loukoumades – Greek Honey Doughtnuts
Right? Gotta love easy prep meals! Thanks, Priya!
I like mini frittatas perfect portion size for my son. Loaded with cheese and spinach this is perfect for breakfast
traditionallymodernfood recently posted..Keerai Milagu Kootu | Spinach Dal Pepper Gravy
Thanks! If you try these, hope your son loves them!
I often make Frittatas but it’s been a while this time. So thanks for reminding me. Will give this recipe a try,.
Thanks Anvita!
Yum! These look delicious!
Thanks Abby!
They will be great for snacks and kid lunches. Thanks for the simple recipe.
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Hi, Marlynn
I really enjoy your great recipe. It really delicious and easy to make.Thanks for putting it together.
Do you have to use almond milk?
Making these Mini Cheesy Spinach Frittatas for a Baby Shower Brunch in a couple weeks. Would like to make ahead and freeze, if I do that do they need to be thawed before reheating or can they go from freezer to oven, and if so, how long?
Thank you in advance!