What’s the Difference Between an Omelette and a Frittata?
Omelets and frittatas are both egg dishes that start in a skillet over the stove. The difference is that a frittata is finished in the oven and then sliced, while an omelet is finished in the skillet and folded over to be served.
Personally, I think frittatas are much more convenient than omelets. Just one frittata can serve up to four people, without the extra work of flipping an omelet or cooking eggs individually to order. Even if you’re only cooking for one or two, the leftovers make for a quick and easy meal the next day.
Can You Make a Frittata the Night Before?
To make your life even easier, you can start a frittata the night before you plan on serving it. To do this, you’ll saute the veggies ahead of time, then let them cool in the fridge.
You can stir the cooked veggies into the beaten eggs and cheese and store the mixture in the fridge overnight. Or, you may prefer to stir the pre-cooked veggies into the egg and cheese mixture right before baking the frittata the next morning. Either way, having the veggies done saves you time and extra dishes the next day.
Recipe Notes: You can easily swap out any other veggies or cheese that you like in this recipe. Feel free to get creative! For guidance, check out my Zucchini Pie or Crustless Quiche (which uses spaghetti squash!). — Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite way to serve eggs?
