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Bacon (Or Ham), Spinach & Cheese Frittata
Recipe A Best Seller
I introduced my customers to this frittata many years ago.
Today it remains one of my best-selling breakfast items.
Just like omelets, frittatas are great for any meal. Add
fresh fruit or a salad and some crusty bread or a muffin.
Bacon (or Ham), Spinach & Cheese Frittata Recipe
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Recipe serves 2.
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon each of butter and peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 cup cooked, chopped potatoes
2 green onions, chopped
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped (or 1 cup chopped ham)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of white pepper
4 large eggs (or 5 medium eggs)
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
Fresh parsley, chopped fine for garnish
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
Heat a 10 inch pan over moderate heat
While the pan is heating whip the eggs in a bowl with a wire whip until well mixed
When the pan is hot enough to sizzle a drop of water, add the butter-oil combination
When the butter stops foaming, add potatoes, onions, spinach, bacon, salt and pepper and heat
for a minute or two
Add the eggs and turn the heat down to low
Let sit without stirring until eggs are set underneath
Sprinkle with Mozzarella and place under heated broiler about 3-4 inches below the heat
Remove when frittata is puffy and cheese is just beginning to brown
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley
Cut into wedges and serve
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