Fluffy Bacon-Cheese Frittata Recipe
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Fluffy Bacon-Cheese Frittata

By: Sheryl Holsten 
"My four best friend and I frequently rely on this recipe. Alongside English muffins and fresh fruit, this frittata makes a hearty, wholesome breakfast. --Sheryl Holsten, Alexandria, Minnesota"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks, milk, flour and paprika until smooth. Add Swiss cheese. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture.
  3. Pour over onion in skillet; cover and cook on medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes or until almost set. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by Jenet_B   view full review
it is indeed fluffy!! i've made this a few times now with different ingredients and it always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by Christine   view full review
This was so fluffy that the bottom burned before the rest cooked, and I ended up having to put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by Catharine   view full review
Very tasty. The only problem was that the egg would not set while trying to cook it on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by JADERN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a great, easy recipe and I had all the ingredients on hand. I have never made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by I_Fortuna   view full review
I do not understand how this can be burned or overcooked on the bottom. The only thing I can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by FrackFamily5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The flavor was good but it took long to cook because it was so fluffy that the bottom browned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by Baking Nana Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this stove top as directed even though I usually do frittata in the oven. Cooked on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2012 by zucchinicat   view full review
This type of omelet needs to finish cooking in the oven so the bottom doesn't burn. I've been...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by Brian   view full review
The bottom was burned but the rest was a goopy mess.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by Jackrabit   view full review
This recipe was awsome. Its simple althought I did find it a lot of work but it tasted very...

 

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