Cauliflower frittata couldn't be easier to make, and it's a great way to hide this undervalued vegetable from your picky eaters.
Is plural for frittata still frittata or frittatas? I'm afraid my site would be searched for a different reason, ha!
If you have picky eaters, you can hide vegetables pretty much everywhere. Remember the whole cabbage head I hid from my husband?
That was my favorite! And that other way I hid cauliflower from my granddaughter? I love this hide-and-seek game. What hiding place are you most proud of? Tell me in the comments, I'd love to read your ideas.
📃 Why it Works
The cauliflower frittata is easy to make, low in carbs, gluten-free, and can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or supper.
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
- cauliflower
- eggs
- milk
- ground nutmeg
- shredded cheddar (or mozzarella)
- olive oil
To garnish (optional)
- Roasted tomatoes and chopped fresh chives
🔪 Instructions
- Clean and separate the cauliflower into florets. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add drained cauliflower florets, and using a fork, or a masher, press the cauliflower just enough to break down larger pieces. Do not mash it unless you're really trying to hide it. Fold in the cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the oil in a 6 or 8-inch cast-iron skillet or an ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower egg mixture and distribute the filling evenly. Cook until the bottom is just brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until frittata is set on top, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
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Easy Cauliflower Frittata
EQUIPMENT
- cast-iron or nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar, or mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
To garnish (optional)
- Roasted tomatoes and chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Clean and separate the cauliflower into florets. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fork tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add drained cauliflower florets and using a fork, or a masher, press the cauliflower just enough to break down larger pieces. Do not mash it, unless you're really trying to hide it. Fold in the cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the oil in a 6 or 8-inch cast iron skillet or an ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower egg mixture and distribute the filling evenly. Cook until the bottom is just brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until frittata is set on top, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
shelley says
I love cauliflower now that I'm an adult but I hated it when I was a kid. And then I had a super picky kid and I was the mommy hiding the veggies! Circle of Life I guess. Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon. Hope to see you again next week.
Jas says
You are so right, Shelley! I was the pickiest eater there ever was. I truly hated food and ate just enough to survive. I was a nightmare for my mom, because there was no food I liked. Nothing! I spent my childhood at doctors' trying to figure out why I don't have an appetite and how to gain some weight. Now not only do I adore food, I have to diet to lose weight. The irony, lol.
Jae | Dreaming of Leaving says
Oh my goodness this looks absolutely DIVINE! What a fantastic recipe, definitely pinning 🙂 have a great day xo
Jas says
Thank you very much, Jae! Hope your week is amazing so far!
Karren says
I have been meaning to try a fritta and your recipe looks great. Pinned to share!
Thank you for visiting Oh My Heartsie Girls Friday Features to share your blog!
Have a great weekend!
Jas says
Thank you, Karren. It's simple, but sometimes simple is all you need 🙂
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Jas this is super easy to make. I too need to hide the veggies and I have grown kids and still they get all upset when they see pretty veggies. I love frittatas!
Jas says
It is super easy to make, Mary! Hope you can sneak it past your kids 😉
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love cauliflower and this look delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Jas says
Hi, Helen! There are still recipes with cauliflower I need to explore 🙂
Carlee says
Ha!! Me too. Hide all of the food, not just the veggies. I am also on the seefood diet. Unfortunately my belt is getting a bit tight on that diet so I may have to try something else for a week or two 😉
Jas says
Uh-oh...I haven't tried no-food diet yet, lol. Maybe that would help, ha!
Miz Helen says
Your Cauliflower Frittata looks delicious. Happy Valentine Day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thank you! Hope your Valentine's Day was exceptional!
Kat says
Well that looks healthy AND delicious. Might have to give it a try
Villroses hage says
Looks yummy! I pin it.
Jas says
Thank you!
Genie says
I do all kinds of strange things with cauliflower. This looks really good!
Jas says
Genie, you daredevil, LOL! You got me intrigued. Where, exactly, have you documented those strange things? I'd love to see them 😀
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I have NEVER cooked cauliflower but I might just give recipe a try. Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Jas says
Donna, do you mean you only eat it raw or you have never even tried this vegetable? In that case, I'd suggest "hiding" it from yourself in my cauli mac and cheese recipe first, lol. I can't wait to hear what you think!! Have a great weekend!
Katherines Corner says
pinned this yummyness and featured on google plus and facebook too xo
Jas says
Thank you, my friend! You're too sweet! Wishing you a blessed weekend and happy Valentine's Day! XOXO
Deena says
This looks absolutely divine
Jas says
Deena, you're too sweet. Thank you bunches!
Rachel says
I want to try this! I love all things cauliflower, but my kids do not, which is why I couldn't be happier about my faux-tato trickery: Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie! I had my stepson devouring this dish for months! I finally broke down and told him that the mashed potatoes were really cauliflower. He secretly still loves the dish although he won't admit it!
Jas says
Oh, you're one of those mean stepmoms, lol. Just kidding. You have to be creative with kids and cauli Shepard's pie sounds amazing!