Bakin’ With Bacon and a Guest!

Hello Hungry Bacon Lovers!  

I’m back yet again with another really delicious recipe that has our favorite ingredient – BACON.    AND I also have a guest Chef with me – Miss Penny from 15andMeowing whose Mom Miss Ellen was kind enough to have Penny bring the recipe to me so I could share it with YOU!

I don’t know if you all have made a frittata before but I know I have made them before here in my kitchen and they really are “the best of many worlds”.   It’s like having a pie only not a FRUIT pie – this one has vegetables, cheese, green onions, and lots of other things but most importantly – BACON.    Ready?

Bacon, Asparagus, Cheese Frittata

 

INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices of bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup asparagus cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic
• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste

NOTE:   We realize that asparagus might not be everyone’s favorite so here are some other low-carb veggie options to substitute for asparagus. You can also just leave it out.  But not in the Royal Castle – we LOVE asparagus!

• Broccoli
• Spinach
• Kale
• Zucchini
• Avocado

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 or 10 inch baking dish with cooking spray. It can be round or square.
• In a medium skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. With a slotted spoon remove from pan and drain bacon on paper towels. Drain bacon drippings leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
• Cook asparagus in reserved bacon drippings for a couple of minutes or until desired tenderness (asparagus will continue to cook in the oven). Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the eggs, 1/2 the bacon, 1/2 the cheddar cheese, cream, parsley, 1/2 the green onions, asparagus, salt, and pepper to preference. Whisk together and pour into prepared pan.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until egg is puffed and set in the middle. If you are using a 9-inch pan it will puff very high but will settle as it cools. Add the remaining cheese for the last couple of minutes of baking to melt. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining bacon and green onions. Serve!

SEE WHAT I MEAN?   WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE???!!

Thanks Miss Penny for coming to help in the kitchen.    I’m glad we made TWO frittatas because you can take one of them home to your Mom to enjoy!    You’re welcome any time in Castle Baconia.

Happy Weekend!  King Teddy and Assistant Chef Penny