Easy Spinach, Bacon, and Onion Frittata
A frittata is an Italian open faced omelette full of crispy bacon, sauteed spinach, onions, and gooey melted cheese. This fluffy baked frittata recipe is a quick, one pan low carb breakfast that is easy to make. Ready in 20 minutes, this healthy crustless quiche is packed with flavour and protein.
Equipment
- Knife and Cutting Board
- non-stick oven safe pan or skillet
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 ½ cups spinach roughly chopped
- ½ cup cheddar grated
- ½ cup white cheddar or mozzarella grated
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F [190℃].
- Cook the bacon. Add the bacon to a cold pan and place over medium heat. Cook the bacon until it is crispy. Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and crumble. Set aside until needed.8 slices bacon
- Saute the veggies. Add the sliced onion and any other vegetables you are using to the pan with the bacon fat. Cook until the vegetables are tender. After sauteeing the vegetables add the spinach to the pan and cook until the spinach wilts. Season to taste and turn off the heat.1 small onion, 1 ½ cups spinach, salt and pepper
- Cook the eggs. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with sour cream, salt, and pepper until light and fluffy. Add the cheese and the beaten eggs to the pan. Stir briefly to distribute the egg evenly and place the pan in a 375°F [190℃] oven for 5-8 minutes until the egg is firm. The center should be soft but not jiggly and the cheese on top should be slightly browned.½ cup cheddar, 6 large eggs, 2 tablespoons sour cream, ½ cup white cheddar or mozzarella
- Garnish and serve. Remove the frittata from the oven and allow to cool slightly before garnishing with green onions and fresh parsley. Slice and serve hot as a part of a hearty low carb breakfast.
Notes
See the full post above for information about ingredient substitutions and flavour variations.
Cooking time may vary depending on the pan and oven you are using. Always check to make sure the center is properly cooked before eating.
Leftovers: Store leftovers sealed in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing instructions: It is not recommended to freeze a frittata as the texture will change and become mealy.
Reheating: To reheat a frittata, place in an oven safe pan and cover with a lid, bake at 350°F [175°C] until warmed through and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 - slicesCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 27.5gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 1.6mgNet Carbs: 4.3g
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