Fluffy Bacon-Cheese Frittata Recipe

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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

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Fluffy Bacon-Cheese Frittata Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

6 Wright® Brand Bacon strips, diced

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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 (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

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.
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks, milk, flour and paprika until smooth. Add Swiss cheese. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture.
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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 412 calories, 32 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 246 mg cholesterol, 536 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Fluffy Bacon-Cheese Frittata in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p166