I will eat them in a house. I will eat them with a mouse. I will eat them here and there. I will eat them anywhere... Yep, this is my answer to Green Eggs & Ham…Slow Baked Sautéed Spinach, Bacon & Feta Frittata.
Okay, so bacon is not technically ham, but they are very close relatives – so in my book – it works.
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, and Dr. Seuss’s birthday just past, I can’t help but feel inspired by all of the green I’m seeing…shamrocks and leprechaun hats, pistachio ice cream and sweet pea salads.
Of course I needed to get in on the green act.
Green eggs and ham was the first thing that came to mind and frittata a close second. These are not the food-colored scrambled eggs of my children’s yesteryear. Our green eggs and ham are all grown up…creamy eggs with emerald colored spinach leaves, smoky bacon and a crumble of tangy feta.
This meal, an uncomplicated almost effortless endeavor, is ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And because I had every fridge and pantry item I needed, it was just a matter of minutes before I was enjoying one of the world’s most perfect foods.
Begin by sautéing a couple handfuls of fresh spinach in a nice drizzle of olive oil in an oven-safe pan. I need you to remember two things here: spinach wilts quickly and takes up far less space once it’s cooked down so don’t be afraid to go crazy with the it. And because this is a one-pan meal that starts on the stove but finishes in the oven, choose your pan wisely. Well-seasoned cast iron pans work best, however, my cast iron is too large for this small frittata. Keep this helpful tip in mind should you have a small cast iron.
Next, add a few slices of cooked crumbled bacon to the sauté pan and stir to combine with the spinach.
From here, it’s all about the eggs. Quickly whisk six eggs with 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; pour it straight over the spinach mixture, then stir until it’s just set.
Transfer pan to a pre-heated 300 degree oven and bake for about 20 minutes. You’ll want the frittata to be just set in the middle with the appearance of custard. Be careful not to over-bake; play it safe by checking the frittata a few minutes before you think it should be done.
Once the frittata is slightly cooled, slice and sprinkle with your favorite feta.
Green eggs and ham never tasted so good!
Buon Appetito!
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Slow Baked Sautéed Spinach, Bacon & Feta Frittata
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 handfuls (or more) baby spinach
- 4 strips cooked, crumbled bacon
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In an ovenproof pan add olive oil.
- Over medium heat, sauté the spinach until just wilted.
- Add the bacon and sauté for a few more minutes until heated through.
- In the meantime, whisk eggs, milk and salt and stir into the spinach mixture.
- Keep on burner until the egg is just set.
- Transfer pan to the oven.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the egg is just set in the middle.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Cut into 6 slices and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
- Serve.
Ciao!
This looks so yummy! I need this for breakfast this weekend!
Why thank you, Amanda!! Enjoy!
This looks delicious! I love frittatas and am always looking for new ideas – can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks, Keri! We can’t go wrong with this one!
3 of my favourite foods in one delicious fritatta. I love bacon and feta together, it goes so well.
It’s a winning combo!! Thanks, Dannii!
your Green Eggs and Ham reference had me laughing. My kids have been celebrating Dr. Suess week at school this past week to honor his birthday so I have been reading A LOT of Green Eggs and Ham lately! Yours looks waay better than the ones in the book!
Awh! I remember those days! 🙂 Thanks so much, Katie!
Of course bacon works! 🙂 And the spinach and feta is such a wonderful combination. This frittata looks absolutely delicious, and such beautiful colors!
Haha! Of course bacon works! Thanks so much, my friend! 🙂
I love frittatas! Perfect brunch food. Yum 🙂
Aren’t they so good?! Thanks, Medha!
This looks amazing!! I know what I am serving for breakfast on Sunday! Amazing!
Thank you, Kelley! Enjoy, my friend!
Mmm that frittata looks amazing! It’s so savory and delicious looking, and it includes my favorite cheese, feta!! Pinned 🙂
Thank you so much, Christina! And thanks for the pin! 🙂
Annie, oh my goodness, this frittata is perfection!!! I love what you wrote, “an uncomplicated almost effortless endeavor”. . you make it look too easy! 😛 this is seriously gorgeous and I LOVE your pan (I’ve told you this before!) love the old, used tarnished look!
Why thank you, my dear! Oh yes – old, used and tarnished really speaks to me! 🙂
So this looks pretty much perfect. I’m a huge fan of breakfast for dinner, so that’s gonna happen. Especially with the feta!
I believe that will happen! Enjoy, my friend!
This frittata looks just AWESOME Annie. I can have it anytime! Beautiful vibrant colors, and that indulging platter is so YUM!
Why thank you, Anu! I appreciate your kind words, my friend!