• Frittata with Potato and Bacon

  Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Main Dishes - Pork
  Aug 20
  A few weeks ago, I started to get worried that I wouldn’t finish my Cookbook Project by the end of the year. Here it is, already August. Just over 4 months until the end of the year. And I had no desire to cook. This Cookbook Project was the only goal I made for the year 2008, and I’m going to accomplish it, no matter what it takes! Luckily, my desire to cook is slowly coming back. I actually cooked dinner 4 times last week, which is a record for me since becoming pregnant.

  I’m glad to say that on the list, there are only 16 books left to blog from, and luckily, I have 5 of those completed, with the recipes waiting to be blogged about. That means as long as I don’t get any new cookbooks this year (which I hope isn’t the case!), I can easily accomplish this. I don’t even have to do one a week, although that is what I’m going to try for.

  This recipe comes from a cookbook that somehow I forgot to add to the list, but I will be doing that today. I have been having a craving for potatoes lately, and I was happy to find this recipe while looking for something to make for dinner. I only made a couple of changes – the original recipe calls for cream and prociutto, but I used milk and bacon. I had some bacon in the fridge that I needed to use up, and it was a delicious change. I was a little afraid of using milk instead of cream, but I didn’t have any cream, and I don’t think the recipe suffered at all. And you can probably tell from the picture, but I left it under the broiler a little too long, but it was still a tasty dinner!!

  Frittata with Potato and Bacon
  adapted from Everyday Italian

  2 tablespoons olive oil
  1/2 cup onion, chopped
  1 (15-ounce) potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  1 garlic clove, minced
  1/4 teaspoon salt
  1/4 teaspoon pepper
  6 large eggs
  1/4 cup milk
  1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  2 tablespoons fresh basil

  In a 9-1/2 inch diameter nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon. Remove to drain on a paper towel and wipe out the skillet. Heat the oil over a medium flame. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the potato, garlic, salt and pepper, and sauté over medium-low heat until the potato is tender and golden, about 15 minutes.

  Preheat the broiler. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, bacon and basil to blend. Stir the egg mixture into the potato mixture in the skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the egg mixture is almost set, but the top is still runny, about 2 minutes. Place the skillet under the broiler and broil until the top is set and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittata from the skillet and slide it onto a plate. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve.

  

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  36 Comments

36 Responses to “Frittata with Potato and Bacon”

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   kat said on August 20th, 2008 at 4:14 pm

   Such a great cookbook & frittatas are so yummy. When my sister was pregnant with her twins potatoes was one of the things she craved the whole time.

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   Krysta said on August 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

   i hated cooking when i was pregnant! every smell use to trigger my morning -all day- sickness.

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   Amanda at Little Foodies said on August 20th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

   We’ve been away, still not back blogging but reading and boy you’ve been busy!!! Congratulations!! Hope you’re feeling well. x

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   Kim said on August 20th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

   I am always up for a frittata and yours looks wonderful! My daughter is pregnant having a hard time with morning sickness. Glad you are wanting to cook again.

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   Patricia Scarpin said on August 20th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

   Deb, that looks amazing – what a great photo!
   I love anything with eggs, so count me in for the delicious frittata!

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   Erin said on August 20th, 2008 at 6:40 pm

   This looks amazing! I love potatoes and bacon together, so I’m sure this is delicious. Glad you’re back in the kitchen!

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   Sylvie said on August 20th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

   That looks like a lovely frittata.

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   Gabi said on August 20th, 2008 at 7:11 pm

   Scrummy frittata Deborah! I’m sure alot of your energy is taken in baking up a babe.
   You manage to leave us all in the dust anyway
   Good luck on reaching your goal!!

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   Sarah said on August 20th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

   Hahah, you made me laugh, reading about your non-desire to cook desire. You wouldn’t be able to tell from your blog! This frittata looks and sounds so good, and I even already have the cookbook, which is exciting! Have you seen Giada’s pasta book? It’s another great one.

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    Pam said on August 20th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    I love making frittatas, they are easy to make and taste delicious. I love that you added potatoes. Great recipe.

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    Barbara Bakes said on August 20th, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    This recipe sounds like it would make a great Sunday breakfast – thanks!

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    Mary said on August 20th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Um. I have rice and beans cooking on the stove now, but after seeing your post I want this frittata instead! It looks super yummy!

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    kellypea said on August 21st, 2008 at 12:17 am

    I am in awe. I can’t even remember if I set a goal for myself. But you are so organized! I love your frittata — a perfect meal for just about any time. Welcome back to cooking — it’s smooth sailing from here. Well, relatively speaking…

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    Dragon said on August 21st, 2008 at 12:36 am

    I have that cookbook too! I didn’t try is one yet but you’ve inspired me.

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    noble pig said on August 21st, 2008 at 1:45 am

    Nice one! But I’m a potato ho so what would you expect from me?

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    Elle said on August 21st, 2008 at 3:43 am

    Oh, how good does that look?! I’m glad you’re feeling better and getting back into cooking, or feeling like doing it, anyway.

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    Meeta said on August 21st, 2008 at 7:07 am

    frittata classic. i love bacon – together with potatoes and eggs it’s a dream!

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    Emiline said on August 21st, 2008 at 7:32 am

    Mmm bacon and potatoes. I just ate fries with bacon and cheese on them, and they were quite sensational.
    This looks delicious!

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    Grace said on August 21st, 2008 at 8:04 am

    keep the finish line in sight!
    this is everything breakfast should be, all in one dish–very nice.

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    Mochachocolata Rita said on August 21st, 2008 at 9:21 am

    whoa, bacon, eggs and potatoes…my kinda grub!

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    Maria said on August 21st, 2008 at 10:26 am

    Mmmm this fritata looks delish, reminds me of spanish tortilla which I adore!

    Maria
    x

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    Patsyk said on August 21st, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    I love that cookbook (don’t own it yet, just checked it out from the library!). I will have to make this recipe as my boys LOVE fritattas! Yours looks wonderful!

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    Rosa's Yummy Yums said on August 21st, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    That Frittata looks wonderful and must taste extremely good! I love the bacon/potato combo!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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    Maria said on August 21st, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    I love that cookbook! Your frittata looks wonderful! I am impressed you are still cooking and going strong!

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    sliceofsueshe said on August 21st, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    This loks good and easy. I love eggs, not sure why I haven’t tried a frittata yet. Plus this one has bacon! What’s not to like?

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    Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer said on August 21st, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    This looks so great – I have not made a frittata before and the time has come to make one now!!

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    mimi said on August 21st, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    i love frittatas but always find myself too lazy to make them myself! but yours looks absolutely delish, and i love the “too brown” top so don’t worry!

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    veron said on August 21st, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    delicious looking fritata…hello… it has bacon!

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    Michele said on August 21st, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    All the years that I’ve been cooking and I’ve never made a frittata. After seeing your potato and bacon one…I’m going to have to give it a try. Thanks so much for stopping by my site!

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    Paula said on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:06 am

    Not get any more cookbooks for the rest of the year?!! I respect your will power because, well, I have a *thing* about cookbooks. *sigh*

    This recipe is cookbook worthy! Love the combo of potato and bacon, and just the work frittata prompts me to do a happy dance! I think it looks perfectly done, and while I love prociutto, bacon, onions, and potatoes are made for each other. LOVE it!

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    Jenny said on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:54 am

    Yum Deborah, I love frittatas and yours looks great! I’m so wanting one tonight for a late night snack.

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    Peabody said on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 am

    It was good until I read only 3 slices of bacon…surely it needs more.

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    Tom Aarons said on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:59 am

    Love frittata, and yours looks so yummy. Hope the work on the book gets easier soon!

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    hot garlic said on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:28 pm

    Yum! I love frittatas. Good luck with your project. I am amazed at all of the things you are accomplishing, most of which I DID not do when pregnant.

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    Cakespy said on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Oh what a perfect dish! This looks delicious…and glad you’re cooking again. This one looks like a great choice for dinner or even for brunch!

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    Psychgrad said on August 25th, 2008 at 1:58 am

    Such devotion to completing your goal. Good job!

    I really like the looks of this frittata. I’m sure it would go over well in my place.

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