Ricette di Sicilia

Name: Potato Frittata: A Timeless Sicilian Delight
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Sicilian
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes; 30g Sicilian pecorino cheese, grated; 2 eggs; Extra virgin olive oil; Salt; Black pepper

Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane

Potato Frittata: A Timeless Sicilian Delight

Discover the recipe for potato frittata, a classic and scrumptious dish that’s sure to win over every palate!

Author: Giuseppe Rizzo • Published on: December 6, 2025

Categories: Quick Recipes Main courses

Tags: extra-virgin olive oil potatoes pecorino cheese black pepper salt eggs

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Prep Time

around 5 minutes

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Cook Time

about 10 minutes

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Serve

Serves 4

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Difficulty

Easy

💰 Budget-friendly

🗓️ All year round

⭐ 4.7/5

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 4 medium-sized potatoes

✓ 30g Sicilian pecorino cheese, grated

✓ 2 eggs

✓ Extra virgin olive oil

✓ Salt

✓ Black pepper

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories

250 kcal

Protein

9 g

Fat

15 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugars

1 g

Sodium

300 mg

Potato frittata is a traditional Sicilian favourite, celebrated for its simplicity and rich flavour. This dish brings together humble, wholesome ingredients like eggs and potatoes, elevated by the distinctive touch of Sicilian extra virgin olive oil. Ideal all year round, it’s especially comforting on cooler days when its golden, tender warmth offers a cosy embrace. Delicious served as a main course or starter, it’s lovely hot or at room temperature, paired with a crisp salad or some gently cooked vegetables.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
2

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, then add the potatoes with a pinch of salt. Cook until they’re tender and golden.
3

In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated pecorino and black pepper.
4

Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes in the pan and cook over a medium-low heat until the eggs begin to set.
5

Flip the frittata using a lid to help, and cook the other side.
6

Blot away any excess oil with kitchen paper and serve the frittata warm.

💡 Tips and Variations

For an even richer take, add cubes of caciocavallo ragusano or tuma cheese. If you fancy a lighter option, try baking it: pour the mixture into a baking dish and cook at 170°C for 50 minutes, then crisp the top by increasing the temperature to 220°C for a few minutes.

📦 Storage

• Keep refrigerated for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container.
• You can freeze the frittata for 1-2 months after slicing and packing it.
• Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature, then warm through before serving.

🍷 Pairing

Enjoy your potato frittata with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Grecanico, a Sicilian white wine with fruity aromas and a harmonious palate.

Give this classic Sicilian potato frittata a go at home — it’s wonderfully simple, soulful cooking that brings a bit of Mediterranean sunshine to your kitchen. Whether for a cosy family meal or a casual get-together with friends, it’s bound to become a beloved favourite. Do share how you get on, and don’t forget to tuck in with a good glass of wine and plenty of smiles!