Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

The perfect recipe to make for brunch when company is coming is my Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata. Filled with eggs, sauted spinach, bacon, sliced tomatoes and plenty of cheese, this breakfast recipe is even fun to make for dinner on a busy weeknight.

Let me show you how to make this delicious recipe.

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.

Table of Contents

• Step-by-Step Instructions
• How do you know a Frittata is Cooked?
• What to serve with a Frittata?
• Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata

More Easy Breakfast Recipes: 

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

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. 

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.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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• Eggs
• Salt and Pepper
• Bacon; diced
• Onion; chopped
• Grape tomatoes; sliced
• Fresh spinach
• Heavy cream
• Cheddar cheese, shredded
• Chopped chives for garnish; optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Saute the Spinach

• 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.

Step 2 | Saute the Bacon

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

Step 3 | Add the Eggs and Bake

• 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. 

How do you know a Frittata is Cooked?

• 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.

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
• Cucumber Salad - my Oma Behr's recipe with homemade sour cream dressing.
• Homemade Biscuits
• Tomato Tarts Puff Pastry Appetizer

Or if you wanted something sweet, any one of my Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes would be perfect.

Tried any of my recipes? Let me know in the comments!