The perfect recipe to make for brunch when company is coming is my Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata.
Filled with eggs, sauteed spinach, bacon, sliced tomatoes and plenty of cheese, this breakfast recipe is even fun to make for dinner on a busy weeknight.
Check out my list of other breakfast ideas for recipes to help you start your day!
Today I'm sharing with you a recipe that can served for breakfast, lunch and dinner! It's really up to you. A few weeks ago I made the most amazing Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata and I can't wait to share this easy recipe with you.
Looking for more recipes to start your day? Try my Microwavable Egg Omelet in a Cup, Banana Nut Bread , Homemade Blueberry Muffins or this recipe for Simple Egg Frittatas.
Table of Contents
- What Exactly is a Frittata?
- Tips for Making a Delicious Frittata
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- How do you know a Frittata is Cooked?
- Before You Begin!
- What to serve with a Frittata?
- Storage Tips
- Freezing Tips
- Reheating Tips
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What Exactly is a Frittata?
A frittata an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette, crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, with added ingredients like meats, cheese and vegetables. They're a great recipe to serve for brunch or special holiday breakfast.
Tips for Making a Delicious Frittata
You need to use the right type of pan. I really believe you need a cast iron pan to make a good frittata or at least some other type of skillet that can also be used in the oven.
You can use a stainless steel pan as well, but make sure you add extra oil or butter to the pan so the eggs don't stick.
- Make sure you cook the vegetables before adding the eggs.
- Once you add the eggs, make sure you only continue to cook the frittata on top of the stove for a minute or two. Quickly move the pan to the oven to finish the cooking process.
- Cook the frittata in the oven just until the center is no longer jiggly and the edges are golden-brown.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
If you've never cooked with cast iron before, make sure you read my post on all you need to know about cleaning and caring for cast iron pans.
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Main Ingredients Needed
Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
Substitute the bacon with diced ham, cooked sausage, chorizo, or even leftover shredded chicken or turkey.
Add additional vegetables like sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, or diced zucchini.
Try mozzarella, Swiss, Gruyere, feta, goat cheese, or Parmesan in place of the cheddar cheese!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Start by cooking the bacon in an oven-safe pan until fully cooked. Remove the bacon and set it aside.
Step 2: Then, add onions to the same pan with the bacon grease and cook until they become translucent. Finally, toss in the tomatoes and spinach, cooking just until the spinach begins to wilt slightly.
Step 3: Add the bacon back to the pan and stir to combine.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Then add them to the cast iron pan, sprinkle with cheese, and stir to combine everything. Immediately place the pan in the preheated oven and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and no longer jiggle in the middle.
How do you know a Frittata is Cooked?
Step 5: The frittata will emerge from the oven slightly puffy, but don't worry if it deflates after a few minutes – this is completely normal.
Before You Begin!
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What to serve with a Frittata?
If you're planning on serving this for brunch, you could add one of the following side dishes to make this a meal:
Tossed Salad with Homemade Italian Salad Dressing is always a great idea when serving eggs for brunch.
Try my Oma Behr's Cucumber Salad recipe with homemade sour cream dressing.
Homemade Biscuits or my Tomato Tarts Puff Pastry Appetizer would make great side dishes. If you wanted something sweet, any one of my Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes would be perfect.
Storage Tips
Allow the frittata to cool to room temperature before storing. Then wrap individual slices in plastic wrap or place the whole frittata in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing Tips
I don't recommend freezing cooked eggs.
Reheating Tips
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or microwave individual slices until heated through.
📖 Recipe Card
Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 strips bacon diced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- ⅓ cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- chopped chives for garnish; optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In an oven-safe pan, cook the bacon. Once it's fully cooked, remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook for a few minutes or until they're translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and spinach. Cook for another few minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the bacon back to the pan and stir until everything is combined.
- Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the egg mixture along with the cheddar cheese to the pan.
- Stir everything together and immediately place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the eggs do not jiggle in the middle.
- Garnish with the chopped chives if desired.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Bug says
You don’t have temperature of the oven
Lois says
Yes, in the recipe card, it says, "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees." Thanks for visiting!
Erica says
If I wanted to double this recipe would I double the oven cook time? Would it be okay to double and cook in a 12.5 in skillet? Would you recommend doubling it just making a second?
Lois says
I would not double it and make two recipes. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Paul says
FYI (again) the cherry tomatoes also didn't make the ingredient list. Also what size cast iron pan did you use. I only have an 8". The one in the photos look to be larger. Thank you
Lois says
Thanks for catching that! I updated the recipe card to show 1/3 cup sliced grape tomatoes. I used a 12 inch cast iron pan. Your 8 inch pan might work. The frittata will definitely be thicker, Thanks for visiting!
Chris says
fyi the heavy cream missed the ingredient list. This recipe is going on my shopping list! Thanks for sharing
Lois says
Thank you so much for catching that! I've updated the recipe card to show 1/2 cup heavy cream. Thanks for visiting.
Erlene says
I make something similar to this and we love it. Simple one pan meal. Pinned.
Marie @ Over at Marie's says
Yum! This looks delicious! I found your blog from the Pin Junkie link up! So happy I did! I totally just pinned this recipe! I can't wait to make it!
Lois says
Thank you for visiting and pinning the recipe!
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