How To Make Best Egg Frittata
This egg frittata combines thinly sliced potatoes, crispy bacon bits, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and cheddar cheese into a rich, baked egg dish. The smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky warmth, while the blend of cream with eggs creates a tender, moist texture. The layering of sautéed potatoes at the bottom forms a base that crisps slightly in the skillet, complementing the creamy, savory filling. This frittata can be served warm for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, offering a satisfying mix of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 8 egg use free range organic eggs
- ⅓ cup heavy cream (I used heavy whipping cream)
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
- 4 Bacon strips
- 1 potato peeled and sliced thin, large
- 1 cup cherry tomato cut into halves
- 2 cups spinach baby spinach or regular spinach (tightly packed)
- ¾ cup scallions
- ½ cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus extra)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prep:
- Rinse spinach in a colander, and dry it on a kitchen towel. Cut cherry tomatoes in halves. Peel potato skin. Slice into thin rounds.
- Freshly grate cheese from block.
Cook :
- Heat a skillet. Place bacon strips on a hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides on medium-low flame. Remove bacon from the skillet. Allow it to cook a bit and crumble the bacon into small bits.
- Saute spinach in the same pan using bacon fat for 30 seconds with constant stirring. This step is optional.
- Into a wide bowl, crack open all eggs. Add cream, salt, and pepper to taste, half of the smoked paprika, bacon bits, cooked spinach, and cherry tomatoes, scallions, and grated cheese(reserve 2 tablespoons of cheese). Whisk everything together.
- Spray generously cooking oil over the skillet. Place potato slices on the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle salt pepper and a little smoked paprika. Let it cook for a few minutes. Flip and cook on the other side. Add minced garlic just a minute before potatoes are fully browned to prevent garlic from burning. Will until potato slices are browned on both sides.
- Pour egg mixture on top.
Bake :
- Sprinkle remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit uncovered until the center is set and not jiggly. Will take about 10-15 minutes in the oven. Frittata is done if a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
Serve :
- Serve frittata for breakfast. It really doesn’t need anything else. For added nutrition, serve it with avocado or fruit on the side.
- To serve it as a meal, serve a slice of frittata with roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced potatoes for even cooking and a crisp base.
- Dry spinach thoroughly before sautéing to avoid excess moisture in the frittata.
- Adjust smoked paprika to taste for desired smoky flavor level.
- Free-range eggs and freshly grated cheese enhance final flavor and texture.
- Add minced garlic to potatoes for extra savory notes, but keep it minimal to avoid bitterness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1960IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.