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spinach & swiss frittata

Recipe by
Joan Penney
Platte City, MO

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner or just because you deserve it! Pairs well with fresh fruit or a light salad and a mimosa, French 75 or white wine. Enjoy!

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spinach & swiss frittata

  • 2 Tbsp
    bacon fat
  • 1/2
    small onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    parisian shallot herb blend (the spice house)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 5 oz
    baby spinach (stems removed)
  • 8 lg
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    heavy cream
  • 4 oz
    swiss cheese, freshly grated

How To Make spinach & swiss frittata

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325. Add bacon fat to 10” cast iron skillet set over medium heat.
  • 2
    Brown onions (3-5 minutes), add garlic and cook an additional 30-45 seconds. Add spinach, allow to wilt 1-2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add salt and herb blend to onion spinach and mix well. (No need to clean skillet) Break eggs in clean bowl, whip 60-90 seconds, until slightly frothy.
  • 4
    Add heavy cream to eggs, whip well. Add seasoned spinach onion mix to eggs and blend well. Stir in freshly grated Swiss cheese.
  • 5
    Pour mixture in 10” cast iron skillet. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Allow to cool 3-5 minutes and turn out on a serving plate. (Hold plate upside down over skillet and flip skillet over.)
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