Four Cheese Frittata

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This four cheese frittata recipe brings together the deliciously cheesy flavors of cheddar, gruyere, fontina and goat cheese for the ultimate baked egg dish the whole family will enjoy.

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Easy Four Cheese Frittata

This four cheese frittata recipe truly is — EASY! We love it because it packs four varieties of delicious cheese ๐Ÿ˜€ We’ll walk you through how to make this frittata, how to put your own spin on it, and what to serve with it to flesh out the ultimate brunch. Let’s do it, shall we?!

What is a Frittata?

First things first, what the heck makes a frittata a frittata? It’s a crustless quiche! You don’t have to make a crust when you’re making a frittata (that’s a quiche), which makes making a frittata a bit easier if you ask us. It’s a great lower carb and gluten-free breakfast option because of this.

ingredients for four cheese frittata ready to be mixed together and baked

Four Cheese Frittata – What You Need

This frittata packs four varieties of cheese, people! Here’s what else you’ll need:

Eggs

  • You’ll need 8 large eggs for this frittata!

Spices & seasonings

  • Diced white onion (you’ll sauté these with olive oil)
  • Minced garlic
  • Salt & pepper

Cheese & Milk

  • Whole milk
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded fontina cheese
  • Shredded gruyere cheese
  • Crumbled goat cheese

Ingredient Swaps

  • White onion –> any variety will work for this recipe!
  • Whole milk –> 2%, 1% or skim milk
  • Shredded cheese –> we used a combination of shredded cheddar, fontina and gruyere because they have great flavors and melt well, but any variety of shredded cheese that you have on hand will do!
  • Crumbled goat cheese –> cream cheese or crumbled feta
onions and garlic being sautéed in a cast iron skillet

How to Make a Four Cheese Frittata

Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 400ºF.

Sauté Onions & Garlic

While your oven is preheating, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Then, add the olive oil and died onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent. Next, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

don’t skip the sautéing!

Pro tip: don’t skip the sautéing, we mean it! Sautéing the onions and garlic in olive oil before baking the frittata will bring out all the delicious flavors as well as cooking down a bit of the moisture from the onion so your frittata doesn’t become watery in the oven.

four cheese frittata ready to be placed in the oven to be baked

Whisk Eggs & Milk

While the onions cook, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth and fully combined — this will help your frittata be light and fluffy!

It’s Cheese Time

In a small bowl, combine the cheddar, fontina, and gruyere. Then add half of the cheeses to the eggs and stir to combine.

All Together Now

Add the egg and cheese mixture to the pan (don’t stir it) and top the frittata with the goat cheese and reserved shredded cheese mixture.

four cheese frittata in a baking dish ready to be sliced and served

Bake to Perfection

Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes (yes, bake it right in the same pan you sautéed the onions in!), or until the frittata is set in the center and golden brown around the edges.

choosing the right pan

We used a 10-inch cast iron pan for this frittata. When baking any frittata, use a non-stick, oven-safe pan or skillet that is deep enough to accommodate your entire egg mixture. Do not use any pans with rubber, fabric, or plastic.

Slice & Enjoy

Remove your frittata from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

What to Serve with Frittata

Round out the perfect breakfast with any of the following recipe pairings:

slice of four cheese frittata on a plate

Storage

To store this frittata, first allow it to fully cool. And then store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

When reheating: Cover and bake in the oven at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.

Freezing Instructions

If you’re hoping to store this frittata for a longer period of time, freeze it! Make sure it’s tightly wrapped to avoid freezer burn, and freeze for up to 3 months.

When reheating: you can reheat this frozen frittata directly from frozen! Simply cover and bake in the oven at 350ºF for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.

slice of four cheese frittata with a fork
4.80 from 10 votes

Four Cheese Frittata

This four cheese frittata recipe brings together the deliciously cheesy flavors of cheddar, gruyere, fontina and goat cheese for the ultimate baked egg dish the whole family will enjoy.
By: Honeycomb Media
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ยฝ cup white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 large eggs
  • ยผ cup whole milk
  • ยฝ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ยฝ cup shredded fontina cheese
  • ยฝ cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400ยบF.
  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • While the onions cook, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheddar, fontina, and gruyere. Add half of the cheeses to the eggs and stir to combine.
  • Add the egg and cheese mixture to the pan (donโ€™t stir it) and top with the goat cheese and reserved shredded cheese mixture.
  • Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the frittata is set in the center and golden brown around the edges.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 214 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 16 g, Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 1 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Emily spent the first 10 years of her career in marketing and advertising roles and started side-hustling with our sister site, Fit Foodie Finds, in Fall of 2015. She joined the team full-time in the Spring of 2018. Em lives in Minneapolis with her husband and dog, and manages The Cheese Knees (and Fit Foodie Finds) business operations as well as all things sponsorships and brand collaborations.

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