A golden-brown frittata speckled with shades of green from the parsley and chunks of orange squash peeping out. Strings of golden melted cheddar add another layer of color. It's served on a rustic white plate, garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley.

Southern Squash Parsley Frittata

Name: Southern Squash Parsley Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 cup parsley finely chopped; 2 cups butternut squash cubed; 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 sweet onion diced; 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper freshly ground

Comforting seasonal brunch with fresh parsley & roasted squash

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style Southern American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · January 18, 2025

A little about this dish

This brunch special, 'Southern Squash Parsley Frittata' is inspired by Southern American cuisine, warm and comforting, perfect for a seasonal dish with a twist. The star of the dish is parsley, which offers a burst of freshness in every bite alongside the texture of roasted squash and creamy, melted cheddar keeping it interesting and far from cliche.

Ingredients (for 4)

Parsley — 1 cup — finely chopped
Butternut squash — 2 cups — cubed
Cheddar cheese — 1 cup — shredded
Large eggs — 6
Whole milk — 1/2 cup
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Sweet onion — 1 — diced
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste — freshly ground

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🥣🧂🔥

Toss the cubed squash in 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then roast in the oven for about 25 minutes until it turns slightly golden.
Step 3 — 🍳🧅🧄

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until they turn transparent.
Step 4 — 🥚🥛🧀

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, half the cheese, and the chopped parsley.
Step 5 — 🥣🧄🍠

Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the whisked mixture, followed by the roasted squash. Pour this mixture back into the skillet.
Step 6 — 🧀🔥🧀

Top with the remaining cheese and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the frittata is set and the cheese is melted and golden.
Step 7 — 🍽️🌿😋

Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley sprigs.

A final fox tip

This dish can easily be modified based on the seasons or preferences, feel free to substitute squash with bell peppers or zucchini in the summer. Kids can easily help with whisking the eggs or arranging the garnish. This dish has roots in the southern tradition of hearty egg breakfasts, giving it an interesting place in culinary history.