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Onion Frittata with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Onion Frittata with Goat Cheese and Arugula

The ultimate comfort food, this Onion Frittata with Goat Cheese and Arugula is simple yet packed with flavor. Creamy, cheesy, and fresh, it's the perfect easy weeknight dinner or brunch centerpiece. You'll want to make this delicious dish tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon stone ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler
  • Frying Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut the onion in half. Cut each half into thin slices, roughly 1/8” thick.
  2. Heat a 10” cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the olive oil, followed by the onions.
  4. Sprinkle a little salt over the onions, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the onions are soft and starting to brown, 25 to 30 minutes or so.
  5. Measure in the sherry vinegar, scrapping up any bits of onion stuck to the pan.
  6. When the onions are almost done, preheat the oven to 425˚F.
  7. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper; making sure to not overly beat the egg mixture.
  8. Pour into the pan and let cook until the sides begin to set.
  9. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the egg mixture and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  10. Continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the frittata is puffed and starting to brown on top.
  11. While the frittata is baking, place the arugula in a bowl.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, black pepper, and salt. Pour over the arugula and toss to combine.
  13. Once the frittata is done, let cool slightly. Top with the arugula and serve.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You could use caramelized onions in this frittata- just cook the onions for about twice as long. I also like to make caramelized onions ahead of time.
  • Tip 2: Use leftover ingredients such as arugula, cream, and vinegar.