Winter has finally decided to show up in Nevada. I've read that you burn more calories when it's cold and I'm inclined to believe it because after working with the horses, I am cold to the bone and starving. After doing my last outside chore, blanketing the horses, I want something hearty for dinner, but I don't want to spend a lot of time making it.
In a perfect world, I would be uber-organized and return to the house to a simmering crock pot of chili. Instead I quickly throw together a frittata and enjoy standing before the stove as the broiler heats up. A frittata made with hashbrowns and bacon is fast and easy comfort food – perfect for this disorganized mama on a chilly night.
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons oil (or fat from frying bacon)
- 2 cups grated potatoes
- ¾ cup onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 8 eggs
- After grating the potatoes, squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Cook bacon in a 10" oven safe frying pan. Pat grease off of bacon and crumble it. Pour off all of the grease except 2 tablespoons.
- Add the crumbled bacon to the eggs and beat with a whisk.
- Place potatoes, onions, garlic, parsley, and pepper. Cook over a medium high flame until the bottom side is crispy.
- Flip the potatoes and then add the egg mixture. Cook over medium-low heat until eggs are almost set, approximately 4 – 5 minutes.
- Place frying pan 4 –6 inches beneath the broiler. Broil for 2 –4 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through and beginning to brown.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
For lunch or dinner I serve the frittata with a salad. For breakfast, I serve frittatas with fresh fruit.
More Fritatta Recipes:
- Asian Vegetable and Rice Frittata
- Mediterranean Garden Frittata
- Southwest Steak Frittata
- Steak and Artichoke Fritatta
- Ham and Broccoli Frittata
This post is linked to $5 Dinner Challenge and Gluten-Free Wednesdays.
Stacie M. says
January 23, 2012 at 6:25 amMmm that looks TASTY! I am a big frittata fan because it comes together quickly and I’m too lazy to make the crust for a quiche. 😉
Judy@Savoring Today says
January 23, 2012 at 6:23 amHunger is the best spice! Good, hard work always makes food taste better and it’s benefits more satisfying. Lovely frittata! 🙂
Kitchen Belleicious says
January 23, 2012 at 8:44 amYUMM! I love hashbrowns with eggs and bacon for breakfast so why not combine the three? genius
Jane Anne says
January 23, 2012 at 11:50 amI still haven’t tried making a frita. It looks simply and comforting. Yum! I will have to make this soon.
Just wish we would get some real snow here in the valley! My kids want it so badly.
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mjskit says
January 23, 2012 at 9:51 pmYep – this is definitely comfort food! Easy and tasty frittata you have here. Stay warm!
Audrey says
January 24, 2012 at 2:17 pmI love most any kind of potato. I almost never order hashbrowns when we eat breakfast out because I’ll eat the entire portion. I’ll also eat the rest of anyone elses who didn’t finish.
Penniless Parenting says
January 25, 2012 at 7:08 amHrmmm, why dont I ever think of putting potatoes in fritatas? DUH!!!
Thanks for sharing this one with the Hearth and Soul hop, and of course, for hosting.
Lois Palmer says
July 8, 2013 at 8:29 amI hate to be the only one to ask a dumb question but here goes. Are these already cooked potatoes?
Alea Milham says
July 8, 2013 at 9:50 amNo, they are raw potatoes.