A rice cooker frittata is one of the easiest meals you can make. It’s perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner when you need comfort food. One of the things I love about using my rice cooker for breakfast is how easy it is. Just dump the ingredients into the rice cooker, turn it on, and leave it alone for about 15-20 minutes. That gives me time to finish getting ready for the day.

Ingredients

The basic ingredient for any type of frittata is an egg. Of course, if you’re cooking for more than one person, you’ll need several eggs.

Since we’re into lots of flavor around here, I add more ingredients. Cheese is the second most important thing.

Next, you’ll need vegetables. You can basically put any type of bite-size veggie in your frittata. In this one, I used a frozen seasoning blend. You can also include sliced zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, and anything else you have in the fridge. Put whatever you want in there. After all, it’s your frittata.

Sometimes I include meat. Although eggs have plenty of protein, the meat adds extra flavor. I didn’t use any this time. However, I would probably add some ham for a dinner frittata. If someone in your family wants a vegetable frittata, you can also serve meat on the side.

Directions

Grease the inside of the rice cooker since eggs stick to whatever they’re cooked in. Scramble the eggs with a whisk or fork. Next, sprinkle salt and pepper into the eggs according to personal taste.

Fold the vegetables into the eggs. If you want them sautéed beforehand, you can do that. However, I typically just add them frozen to save a step.

Finally, sprinkle cheese over the egg mixture. Put the lid on the rice cooker, plug it in, and press the “cook” button. See how easy this is?

Now you can do whatever you want while your rice cooker frittata cooks.

After it is finished cooking, you can either use a spatula and put it on a plate or carefully cut it while it is in the rice cooker. I prefer to put it on a plate to prevent damaging the interior of my appliance.

Why Cook a Frittata in a Rice Cooker?

One of the main reasons to make a rice cooker frittata is that it’s super easy, and it doesn’t require constant attention. Another reason is that if you don’t get to it right away, it’ll keep the food warm.

I’d like to warn you not to keep the frittata in the rice cooker too long, though, or the eggs will overcook. And you certainly don’t want overcooked, rubbery eggs.

Leftover Frittata

Not only is this frittata delicious right after you cook it, but it also makes great leftovers. You can refrigerate the uneaten slices and heat them afterward in the microwave.

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What to Serve with a Frittata

What you serve with a frittata has a lot to do with when you’re having it. If I’m in a hurry first thing in the morning, I might simply have the frittata with a cup of coffee.

However, when I have more time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or brunch, I might add a side of this delicious fruit and yogurt parfait. When the grandkids are with me, we might have these fruit kabobs and a side of yogurt for dipping.

Frittata vs. Quiche

Although there are some similarities between these two egg dishes, there are some significant differences too. A quiche is cooked more slowly in the oven. It has a crust that helps the eggs maintain their form.

A frittata doesn’t have a crust, so you have to handle it more carefully if you want it to keep its shape when you serve it. You cook it in a pan on top of the stove, or you make it in a rice cooker like I do.

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