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
Cuisine: American-Southern
Ingredients: parsley, 1 cup finely chopped; butternut squash, 2 cups cubed; Cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded; large eggs, 6 none; whole milk, 1/2 cup none; garlic cloves, 2 minced; sweet onion, 1 diced; Extra Virgin Olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; salt, to taste none; black pepper, to taste freshly ground

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American-Southern

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: January 18, 2025

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 - none
Whole milk - 1/2 cup - none
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Sweet onion - 1 - diced
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt - to taste - none
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.

Additional

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.