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Frittata (with Bacon Spinach Tomato and Swiss)
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Frittata (with Bacon Spinach Tomato and Swiss)

This frittata combines crisp bacon, wilted spinach, fresh grape tomatoes, and shredded Swiss cheese suspended in seasoned eggs and half-and-half, baked until just set. The dish offers a balance of smoky, savory, fresh, and creamy flavors with a tender, slightly puffed texture, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Bacon chopped (8 slices
  • 3 oz. fresh spinach, roughly chopped (3 packed cups)
  • 8 egg large
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste, freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • 1 cup grape tomato halved
  • 2/3 cup (2.8 oz) swiss cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 - 10 inch deep pie dish, set aside.
  2. Place bacon in a 12-inch non-stick skillet and cook over medium-high heat, tossing frequently, until browned and crisp, about 6 - 10 minutes. 
  3. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with several layers of paper towels to drain, leave 1 Tbsp rendered bacon fat in a skillet drain and reserve or discard excess.
  4. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add spinach and saute just briefly until it has wilted, about 15 - 30 seconds, transfer spinach to plate with bacon.
  5. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, onion powder, garlic powder until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste*.
  6. Add cooked bacon, tomatoes, spinach and swiss and toss mixture to distribute ingredients. Pour into prepared pie dish.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until just set, about 30 - 35 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Notes

  • Season lightly with salt since bacon and Swiss cheese provide considerable saltiness; about 1/4 teaspoon salt is usually sufficient.
  • Try different mix-ins such as mushrooms, onions, asparagus, fresh herbs, bell pepper, or different cheese types to vary flavors.
  • Leftover baked potato cubes or smoked salmon can also be excellent additions.