Spinach Bacon Frittata ingredients
Here’s a quick shopping list to help you gather your ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions! Eric and I went to a festival in San Francisco last week called Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Free music, greasy food, and lots of really, really drunk people. Always entertaining, especially for the sober people (us). We wanted to go because we are borderline-obsessed with Ryan Adams, who was headlining. My favorite song ever is a collaboration with him and Norah Jones. Plus we danced to this song at our wedding. (I swear I’m not depressed you guys. Sometimes sad songs are really just the best thing ever though.) We had a great time at the concert but realized afterward that the friends we went with (who hadn’t pushed as far up as we did) were totally bored. And I was forced to recognize the truth: Ryan Adams is an amazing musician, but apparently really bad at talking. Into a microphone, at least. If you ever get the chance to see him, take it, because this guy’s harmonica skillz are off the hook. I just looked, Eric and I own 20 of his albums. 20! If that’s not a strong recommendation I don’t know what is.
Quiche vs Frittata
Frittatas are cooked partially on the stovetop and partially in the oven; quiches are cooked only in the oven. Frittatas are crustless, quiches have a crust. Frittatas are just eggs with mix-ins, while quiches include dairy in addition to eggs. If you’re looking for a healthier breakfast, definitely go for the frittata; don’t get me wrong, I LOVE quiche, but sometimes you don’t want pie crust and heavy cream in your breakfast.
That’s because you cook it on the stove, then broil it in the oven. Cast iron skillets are your friend.
4 cups of spinach may sound like a lot but look how much it cooks down!
Green onions: nature’s ombre. Bacon: God’s love.
This is the frittata right before going under the broiler. It should be starting to set on the edges.
If you want to serve it with something else for brunch, pretty much anything sweet makes a great side or, if we’re being honest, breakfast dessert. You can’t go wrong with my favorite cinnamon rolls or banana bread. If the frittata was so easy that you’re craving something more challenging, try these maple bars or nutella stuffed donuts (they’re really not THAT hard, I’ll show you all the tips and tricks to make them just right).
How to store a Spinach Frittata
This frittata will last in your fridge for 3-5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months, either as a whole frittata or in individual pieces for easy weekday breakfasts. Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole « absolutely an impressive brunch for your weekend guests. Asparagus, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Quiche « I LOVE goat cheese, why not put it in quiche?? Easy 30-Minute Pasta Frittata with Sausage and Parmesan « have you ever had a frittata with pasta in it? This is so good. Pizza Frittata from Minimalist Baker Spinach and Red Pepper Mini Frittatas from Rachel Cooks Fritaffles from Real Food by Dad
