Frittata with Spinach and Bacon
There is nothing like a fluffy egg frittata on a Sunday morning (or at midnight on a Saturday night when you're starving). This Frittata with Spinach and Bacon is super simple to prepare and easily serves 4 people. It's the perfect anytime recipe that can be made with just about anything you like - swap in your favorite veggies and/or meats for a delicious frittata every time!
Equipment
- 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Half & Half or Milk
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt, divided
- 1 1/2 cups Tater Tots (or shredded hash browns)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 oz Pancetta (or 5 slices bacon, chopped)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary, minced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 cup Shredded Gouda (or Gruyére, Cheddar, or Fontina will work well)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook tater tots according to package instructions (microwave is recommended for ease). Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, half & half, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10 or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and spinach and continue cooking until spinach is just wilted. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low. Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan, swirling to coat. Spread tater tots evenly in pan, using the back of a spoon or spatula to flatten slightly (it is ok if tots go up sides of pan a little). Add spinach back to pan and spread evenly over tots. Sprinkle cheese over mixture.
- Pour eggs evenly over potato mixture. Continue cooking over medium-low heat until eggs just start to set around the edges. Remove from heat and transfer to center rack of preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center reveals solid egg (no egg runs into the cut). Turn on broiler and broil for additional 2 minutes or until top is golden.
- Allow frittata to cool for 5 minutes in pan before serving. Slice into wedges and serve with a side salad or cooked vegetable.
