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mom's frittata

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Aniela Frattarola
West Grove, PA

I've taken various frittata recipes and made up this one with leeks (love their flavor), bacon and shredded swiss. It's a great brunch dish or even a light supper, paired with a salad.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For mom's frittata

  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded swiss cheese (can use shredded cheddar)
  • 1 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 c
    half and half or milk (not less than 2%)
  • 3-4 slice
    bacon
  • 1 c
    leeks, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c
    onions, thinly sliced
  • salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

How To Make mom's frittata

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 450°F
  • 2
    Cook bacon in skillet until crisp, then sauté leeks and onions in bacon drippings.
  • 3
    Cut up bacon into small pieces. Spread bacon, leeks and onions in bottom of pie pan.
  • 4
    In a bowl, toss together shredded cheese and flour, then spread over bacon, leeks and onions.
  • 5
    In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and cream, spices. Pour into pie pan.
  • 6
    Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 325°F and continue baking 25 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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