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Published: September 26, 2018 | Last Updated: March 16, 2019 | Author: Lois

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Spinach Bacon  Cheese Frittata is the perfect recipe to make for brunch when company is coming or you just want to celebrate the weekend with your husband!

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Today I’m sharing with you a recipe I have always wanted to make.  Hey…I’ve even tried to make them and they’ve always turned out ehhhh.  But two weeks ago I made the most amazing Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata and I can’t wait to share it with you!

My husband and I attend the first service at our church every Sunday and it’s always a struggle to get breakfast made before we leave for church.  We would each rush out the door with either a piece of fruit or maybe a smoothie.  So over the summer we started skipping breakfast before church and enjoying a nice big breakfast after church…well really brunch.

Two weeks ago I made this Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata.  It was delicious. But more importantly we were able to enjoy a nice breakfast later in the day and without rushing.

What Exactly is a Fritatta?

A fritatta 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 Fritatta

You need to use the right type of pan.  I really believe you need a cast iron pan to make a good fritatta or at least some other type of skillet that can also be used in the oven.  I think that’s why the ones I tried in the past never worked right.

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

  • Cast Iron Pan – it’s really all I use right now to cook with.  I love them that much.  If you’re not sure how to use a cast iron pan, check out my post on Tips for Cooking with Cast Iron Pans.
  • Stainless Steel Chain Mail Scrubber – it looks strange, but it works amazingly in helping clean a cast iron pan.
  • Silicone Utensils – when using cast iron, you definitely do not want to use metal utensils.

How to Make the Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!

Ingredients: 

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 strips bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • chopped chives for garnish; optional

Ingredients for Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Let’s Get Cooking! 

  • Saute the bacon in an oven-safe pan.  Once fully cooked, remove the bacon and set aside.
  • Add the onions to the same pan and cook until translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes and the spinach and cook until the spinach is slightly wilted.

Add fresh spinach to the cast iron pan.

I’m always surprised at how much the spinach cooks down. It also was very hard to get a photo without the steam and heat from the pan.

Saute spinach with onions and tomatoes.

  • Add the bacon back to the pan and stir to combine.

Add the bacon back to the cast iron pan and combine with tomatoes and spinach.

How Long to Cook the Frittata

  • Now add the eggs and cheese into the pan. 
  • Stir to combine and then place in the preheated oven immediately. 
  • Cook until the eggs do not jiggle in the middle; about 10 to 15 minutes. 

Add the eggs to the Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata and place in oven.

When the frittata comes out of the oven it will be “puffy” if that’s the right word.  This really only lasts for a few minutes.  It will deflate but that’s normal.

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata puffed up nicely from oven.

Slice, serve and enjoy!  This recipe for Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata has become our favorite thing to enjoy after church for Sunday brunch.

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata in cast iron pan.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes: 

  • Microwavable Egg Omelet in a Cup
  • Banana Nut Bread 
  • Homemade Blueberry Muffins

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata is the perfect recipe to make for brunch when company is coming or you just want to celebrate the weekend with your husband!

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 strips bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • chopped chives for garnish; optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In an oven-safe pan, cook the bacon. Once it's fully cooked, remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. 
  3. Add the onions to the pan and cook for a few minutes or until they're translucent.
  4. Add the tomatoes and spinach. Cook for another few minutes or until the spinach is wilted. 
  5. Add the bacon back to the pan and stir until everything is combined. 
  6. Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the egg mixture along with the cheddar cheese to the pan. 
  7. Stir everything together and immediately place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the eggs do not jiggle in the middle. 
  8. Garnish with the chopped chives if desired. 
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. 

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 671mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Breakfast

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

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About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Paul says

    March 14, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Lois says

      March 16, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      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!

      Reply
  2. Chris says

    February 24, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    fyi the heavy cream missed the ingredient list. This recipe is going on my shopping list! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Lois says

      February 24, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you so much for catching that! I’ve updated the recipe card to show 1/2 cup heavy cream. Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  3. Erlene says

    February 17, 2019 at 9:02 am

    I make something similar to this and we love it. Simple one pan meal. Pinned.

    Reply
  4. Marie @ Over at Marie's says

    October 11, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      October 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you for visiting and pinning the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Linda on Poinsettia Drive says

    October 10, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    You’ve been PINKED! Your post was a hit on the Classy Flamingos Blog Party. Come by and pick up a badge this week at poinsettiadr.com You rock!

    Reply

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