Bacon Cheese Frittata – A lovely golden and puffy breakfast frittata full onions, eggs, bacon, and cheese.
We finally got some rain! Thanks to Tropical Storm Lee, our little piece of the Earth isn’t quite so parched any more.
It had been a long time since our last rain. I think we may have had two small showers in August but it had been since sometime in July that we’d had a substantial rain. The forecasters kept warning us that we were in for 6 inches or more last weekend, but that never materialized.
What we did get was a nice, steady rain all day yesterday and through some of last night. A total of about an inch. And I’ll certainly take that inch and not complain!
The weather on the western side of Atlanta wasn’t nearly so nice or polite. Our thoughts are with all of those cleaning up after the storms there.
But back to our nice, gentle rain yesterday. Of course it was Labor Day and BeeBop and I both had the day off from work. And there’s nothing I like better than a late, lazy breakfast on a rainy weekend morning!
Frittatas are perfect for a late morning breakfast. They’re easier than omelets but just as satisfying. I get so rushed trying to make individual omelets because inevitably the first ones get cold before the last ones are finished.
With a frittata everything goes in one pan, into the oven and is ready all at once. And since I already had some leftover bacon in the fridge, making this one was a cinch.
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How to Make Bacon Cheese Frittata
Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and green onions and cook until the onions are tender. Takes about three minutes.
While the onions are cooking, beat the eggs together with the water and stir in the salt and pepper.
When the onions are done, pour the egg mixture in the pan and stir it around a bit. Add the parsley and the bacon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, occasionally lifting the edges with a spatula to allow the uncooked mixture to flow underneath.
When the eggs are beginning to set but still quite liquid, remove the pan from the heat. Swirl the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the cheese.
Place the pan in the oven and cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the frittata is puffy and golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with additional parsley. Just to make it look pretty.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
More Brunch and Breakfast Egg Recipes on Never Enough Thyme:
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- Creamed Mushrooms with Poached Eggs
- Country Eggs Benedict
- Eggs in Purgatory
- Steak and Eggs
Frittata Recipes from Other Bloggers:
- Kalyn’s Kitchen’s Artichoke-Rosemary Frittata
- Cooking with Amy’s Easy Frittata
- Zucchini and Mint Frittata from Friends Drift Inn
- Ratatouille Frittata from Taste of Home
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Bacon and Cheese Frittata
A golden and puffy bacon and cheese frittata from the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. butter
- 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tblsp. water
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tblsp. chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Saute the green onion in a medium (8”) ovenproof skillet over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes.
- While the onions cook, beat the eggs with the water.
- Stir in the salt and pepper.
- When the onions are tender, add the egg mixture to the pan.
- Stir in the parsley and crumbled bacon.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, lifting the edges of the egg mixture to allow uncooked mixture to flow underneath.
- When eggs are beginning to set but still very soft, remove from the heat and swirl the sour cream on the top.
- Sprinkle with cheese and place in the oven until the frittata is puffed and golden. About 6-8 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 337mgSodium: 828mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 20g
Nutrition information is calculated by Nutritonix and may not always be perfectly accurate. Use your own judgment.
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Delishhh says
So simple and delicious – i make this all the time. But i also add muchrooms and dijon mustard. YUM!!
Shelby says
Wow, and as I read this today I sit here with it pouring out again and wishing it would stop. Major flooding going on here again after we were just starting to recover from Irene. Grumpy is supposed to go north of us to our old home this weekend and its not looking too good. Roads are closed everywhere! Would love to send more of this rain your way!!
Love your frittata. I have never made one but this sounds delicious…would made a great dinner for us some evening!
Lana says
I’ve been hearing about all the rain up your way, Shelby. Hope you stay high and dry and safe! And, yes, frittatas are great for any time of day. Put a nice salad with it for lunch or a light supper.
Jessica says
I can’t wait to try this! I have a girlfriend coming to stay with me next weekend, and I know she will love this Frittata! :-D
Lana says
Hope it turns out good for you, Jessica.
Sues says
I absolutely love frittatas and this looks wonderful. We’re getting way too much rain here in Boston now… Wish I could send some to Texas!
Lana says
Me, too. They need rain there so badly! Bless them.
Rob @ How to Cook Hero says
Delicious recipe, but I have a more pressing question.
What kind of skillet is that? Brand, etc? It looks absolutely fantastic and I don’t have anything quite like it.
I want your skillet.
Lana says
It’s an 8-inch Emeril skillet. That is great cookware. I’ve had it for two or three years and use it every day. Still looks like brand new.
Cookin' Canuck says
This is a lovely breakfast for a lazy morning. I know my family would love this.
Nutmeg Nanny says
This looks awesome! It would be a perfect dinner!
Joyce Pinson @friendsdriftinn says
Thanks for the link and loved your post! We have been fighting Lee as well, but thankfully the rains have stopped….at least for now. Have a great week!
Margie Wilson says
I have always wanted to make a Frittata, this sounds so good. Thanks for sharing.
Alison @ ingredients, Inc. says
wow I can’t wait to try this!
Feast on the Cheap says
Oh yum! Reminds me of breakfasts my mom used to serve us on sleepy weekend mornings