Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Frittata

Notes

I love frittatas. They're so easy to make, infinitely customizable, and a great way to use up any leftovers. I've included a specific recipe here, but this method works with any combination of meats, cheeses, vegetables, etc.

I've found that using some kind of dairy in the frittata base helps a lot with texture. This could be heavy cream, yogurt, sour cream, or even full-fat milk. Aim for about 1/4 cup for every six eggs.

Ingredients

For the Frittata Base:

6-8 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, ghee, or unsalted butter

For the Filling:

2-3 slices of bacon, diced
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 medium shallot or ¼ yellow onion, finely sliced
¼ cup diced cheddar cheese

Process

Start by pre-heating your oven to 400.

Step 1: Cook the bacon

In your pan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until it's browned and the fat has rendered, approximately 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

Step 2: Cook the shallots/onions

Lower the heat to medium, and add more fat to the pan if needed. Add the shallots to the pan, and sauté until the shallots are translucent and soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3: Cook the spinach

Add the spinach to the pan. Sauté until the spinach has wilted and any released water has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Set aside along with the chorizo and shallots.

Step 4: Clean your skillet

At this point, you should wash and dry your skillet so that no residue remains from cooking the meat and vegetables.

This will give you a smooth surface for the egg mixture, which will prevent sticking.

Step 5: Prep the egg mixture

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them until they’re homogeneous. Add in the heavy cream (or yogurt or sour cream). Add a bit of salt to the mixture.

Add the meat, spinach, and shallots to the egg mixture, along with the cubed cheese. Stir everything to combine and evenly distribute it.

Step 6: Cook the frittata on the stove

Heat your pan over medium-high heat.

Add in a tbsp of butter, ghee, or olive oil. Swirl it around to coat the entirety of the bottom and sides of the pan.

Pour in the egg mixture (you should hear it sizzle). Once a slight crust has formed on the sides, use a spatula to gently lift up the sides and allow the liquid egg mixture to distribute evenly.