Bacon, Onion + Cheese Frittata for the New Year

Bacon Onion Cheese Frittata

So the New Year has arrived, and we all know what that means…time for resolutions and committing to good habits and breaking bad ones, including our diets and fitness routines, getting rid of the old and bringing in the new.

So I’ve decided to start with my #lowcarb #keto diet this week and I’m so excited about it – really! Every time I eat this way, everything else seems to fall into place…working out, sleeping better, more energy, better moods, less aches and pains and just feeling fantastic overall.


One of my other goals this year is to cook meals that can last throughout the week so I’m not cooking every meal from scratch every day..and making food with less ingredients (but still quality!), and preferably in one pot for easier prep and cleanup – ovenproof sauté pans, Dutch ovens, my Crock pot and Instant pot. So here goes my recipe for Low Carb/Keto Diet Day 1 – a simple and delicious Bacon, Onion and Cheese Frittata.

Bacon Onion Cheese Frittata

This baby will last me at least a couple of days – just cook it up in a big pan, slice it and it’s perfect for breakfast-on-the-go. AND it’s low carb/keto and #gluten-free made with only #eggs, half and half, sweet onion, #bacon, butter, cheddar #cheese, salt and pepper and some dill seasoning. Super delicious, filling and full of protein (and yes, fat, butter, bacon and cheese are totally fine on low carb (like Atkins and South Beach diets) and the Keto diet (which is pretty much the same except super high fat, medium protein and super low carb)…so no shame there, friends 🙂

BOOM! #2019, I’m ready for ya…bring it on!

Bacon, Onion + Cheese Frittata

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Yield: Serves 6-8

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 or 1/8 of frittata)

An easy, delicious frittata made with eggs, cream, bacon, sautéed sweet onions and cheddar cheese, baked in the oven - perfect for breakfast or brunch or an alternative to dinner. Low carb, keto and gluten-free!

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pieces natural smoked, uncured bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half or whole milk
  • Deliciously Dill Spice Blend (The Spice Hunter)
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Place bacon on a baking rack over a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes- flip bacon after 15 minutes and bake an additional 10 minutes until bacon is crispy. Drain the bacon grease on paper towels, chop into pieces. Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Melt butter in a large ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat and cook onions for about 5 minutes or so until lightly golden and translucent and soft. Add bacon back into the pan and stir together.
  4. Whisk eggs with the half and half or milk, dill spice blend, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add eggs into the pan with the bacon and onions, stir in the shredded cheese. Cook over medium low heat for about a minute or so.
  6. Bake the frittata in the oven uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

You can also substitute prosciutto, pancetta or canadian bacon or ham for the bacon (or turkey bacon!) Feel free to experiment with other cheeses as well such as mozzarella, monterey jack, colby or parmesan. You can also add some sautéed peppers or mushrooms to add more veggies into the mix (or make it totally vegetarian by skipping the bacon altogether!)

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2019/01/bacon-onion-cheese-frittata-for-the-new-year/