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Bacon Bleu Cheese Frittata

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly cracked
  • 5 slices bacon uncooked, diced
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bleu cheese crumbles
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    9 large eggs, 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • In a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and aside. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, crumber in small pieces. 
    5 slices bacon
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, cook the onion in the bacon fat until caramelized, about 10 minutes. After the onions caramelize, add the grape tomatoes to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
    1 white onion, 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • Add the egg mixture, bacon crumbles, and blue cheese crumbles to the pan, and mix to combine.
    1 cup bleu cheese crumbles
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven, and let stand for 2-4 minutes. Then, top with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
    Fresh parsley
  • See post for storage options.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of frittata. Actual calories will vary.
 
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
 
*Photos courtesy of Feast Your Eyes Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Bleu Cheese Frittata
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
17
g
106
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
256
mg
85
%
Sodium
 
660
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
247
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
1213
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
153
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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