Bacon and Spinach Frittata
It’s bacon, spinach, and mushrooms all mixed into one big frittata!
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Whenever you find yourself with a lot of mouths to feed and a lot of eggs sitting around, a frittata is usually the answer. Specifically, a bacon and spinach frittata is perfect when you want to mix together meat and vegetables with anything else you have available. While the recipe also calls for mushrooms and peppers, just about anything you have can be thrown into this frittata. After all, you can almost never go wrong with bacon, eggs, and spinach thrown together.
With this recipe, you can feed a family with a meal that’s fit for a restaurant. There will be a mosaic of flavor coming from each of the different ingredients. You’ll get a little bit of bacon, a little bit of spinach, and a taste of anything else. At the same time, you’ll have a fluffy frittata that’s filled with protein and fiber. That means it’ll taste good while also being good for you.
Of course, if bacon or mushrooms aren’t your favorite ingredient, there are other ways to make a frittata. There is a baked frittata or even the classic potato frittata. But if you want the best of the best, we seriously have the best frittata recipe you’ll ever find.
Is Bacon and Spinach Frittata Healthy?
Believe it or not, the bacon and spinach frittata fits the profile of a low-carb and low-sodium meal. It has both fiber and protein in it, so there are plenty of health benefits from eating a frittata. Keep in mind that the baby spinach is loaded with vitamins and minerals that your body craves. Mushrooms also hold a lot of health benefits, making them a key ingredient in this recipe. Most people don’t recognize that mushrooms are good for both brain and heart health while also promoting good cholesterol levels.
Whatever is laying around
As with any frittata, it’s okay to go a little off the recipe and throw in whatever you have available. Obviously, the spinach and bacon are essentials. But if you have some leftovers you want to get rid of, it’s easy to toss them into the pan too. For example, leftover potatoes or cheese go brilliantly in any frittata. Any excess vegetables that you won’t be able to use anywhere else can also blend well with the bacon and spinach. Naturally, the spices you put into the frittata are entirely up to you. You can’t go wrong with a little bit of pepper, but basil, thyme, parsley, and chives can also enhance the flavors in any frittata.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Preheat the oven and get your pie pan ready.
Mix
Whisk eggs with coconut milk and seasonings.
Cook
Sizzle the bacon until crispy, then sauté veggies.
Combine
Mix the cooked ingredients with the egg mixture.
Bake
Pour into the pan and bake until set. Let cool, then slice and serve.
Enjoy
Slice your beautiful frittata.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
How to Make Ahead and Store?
If you don’t finish the entire frittata when it’s first prepared, wrap it up in an airtight container. It should remain good for 3 or 4 days. Just put it in the oven or microwave to heat up the leftovers.
What makes frittatas fluffy?
The milk component is what makes frittatas so fluffy, so don’t forget to follow the recipe closely when it’s time to add milk.
eggs the right way
One common mistake to avoid when cooking frittatas is overcooking the eggs. Keep in mind that eggs can be somewhat delicate, so avoid overcooking them when preparing a frittata.
to drain or not to drain
For a healthier frittata, drain the bacon fat before adding the bacon to the rest of the ingredients. However, if you value taste more than anything, the bacon grease will add to the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
A good frittata is a full meal all by itself. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find other items that complement it perfectly. For instance, a breakfast smoothie will go well with a breakfast frittata. Since frittatas don’t have any fruit in them, we might recommend a strawberry smoothie or a blueberry smoothie. You can also get a good serving of fruit from a coconut milk quinoa fruit salad. Finally, if you want to keep things simple, there’s nothing wrong with a slice of banana bread on the side of a frittata. Luckily, we know the best banana bread recipe.
Bacon Spinach Frittata Recipe
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9-inch round pie pan with a bit of oil or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined and set aside.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crispy, which should take about 6 to 8 minutes.
- To the skillet with bacon, add the sliced mushrooms and diced red pepper, cooking and stirring often until they are tender and have a nice golden color, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and cook just until wilted, roughly 2 minutes, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Fold the cooled bacon, vegetables, and spinach into the egg mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Pour this frittata mixture into the prepared pie pan.
- Bake the frittata in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it’s set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once done, let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing. DEVOUR!
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