Broccoli Bacon Frittata

Just when I thought I could finally say goodbye to the frittata phase, my husband decides that he just has to have this frittata! (It could be worse, right? I mean, he could be obsessed with liver and onions...)

This was good. A little greasy but still good. I'd label this chick food done the "man" way.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
• 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 oz. Italian cheese blend, grated
• Bacon fat, oil or butter, for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparations:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Steam broccoli florets for approximately 3 minutes, or until just beginning to soften.  Set aside.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 of the cheese, salt, oregano and pepper.  Add cooking oil of your choice to a small skillet over medium heat. 
4. Toss in broccoli and bacon, tossing several times to ensure even distribution. Mix in egg mixture.  cover with remaining cheese and bake at 450 degrees.

Food.com's Bacon Potato Frittata

My husband is still really into frittatas. I think they're okay as long as they are served with salt and salsa. I picked this recipe because I wanted to get rid of some potatoes before they went bad.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4 slices
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• salsa (optional) or sour cream (optional) 

Preparations:

1. Using a large, nonstick skillet, cook bacon pieces until crisp.
2. Reserve 2 T. of bacon drippings.
3. Drain bacon pieces on paper towel.
4. Add potato slices to skillet with reserved bacon drippings.
5. Cover and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
6. Turn potato slices over and turn down heat to prevent over-browning (if necessary).
7. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, pepper, and salt until combined.
8. Stir in cheese, green onion, and basil.
9. Set aside.
10. Spread cooked potatoes in an even layer over the bottom of skillet.
11. Sprinkle the bacon over the potatoes.
12. Pour in egg mixture.
13. Cover, reduce heat to medium low.
14. Cook 15 to 20 minutes until top surface of egg is set.
15. Decrease heat to low if necessary, to allow center to cook without over-cooking the edges.
16. Loosen edges of frittata from pan, carefully invert onto large serving plate.
17. Cut into wedges.
18. Put a dollop of sour cream or salsa on top right before serving, if desired.

Food Network's Frittata

My husband was watching the movie "Morning Glory" when he was inspired to make a Frittata. This recipe comes from the Food Network and you can use other ingredients instead of ham and asparagus. We used cooked potatoes and bacon.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1-ounce Parmesan, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted asparagus
• 1/2 cup chopped country ham
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to broil setting.
2. In medium size bowl, using a fork, blend together eggs, Parmesan, pepper, and salt. 
3. Heat 12-inch non-stick, oven safe saute pan over medium high heat. (It's very important you use an oven safe pan. Ours wasn't and it came out of the oven making a snap, crackle pop sound like it was a bowl of Rice Krispies.)
4. Add butter to pan and melt. Add asparagus and ham to pan and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour egg mixture into pan and stir with rubber spatula. 
5. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the egg mixture has set on the bottom and begins to set up on top. Sprinkle with parsley.
6. Place pan into oven and broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned and fluffy. Remove from pan and cut into 6 servings. Serve immediately.