Spinach, Caramelized Onion and Bacon Frittata
with mixed greens salad
This savory frittata features caramelized onions, crisp bacon, and fresh spinach for a light but satisfying weeknight meal.
Smarts: Onions can take time to caramelize. Either prep them ahead of time or start them first and prep the rest of the meal as they cook.
Ingredients
- Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
- Bacon - 4 strips , chopped
- Butter - 1 Tbsp
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Thyme leaves, fresh - 2 tsp
- Eggs - 8
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Baby spinach - 5 oz
- Vinegar, balsamic - 1 Tbsp
- Lemon juice - 1 tsp
- Mustard, Dijon - 1 tsp
- Honey - 1 tsp
- Oil, olive - 3 Tbsp
- Mixed greens - 6 oz (sub any salad greens)
Prep
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Onions / Bacon - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating first.) Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Caramelize onions - Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter and cooking oil. When butter is melted and small bubbles have formed, add onions with a dash of salt. Saute, stirring frequently, until onions are golden and caramelized, 12 to 14 minutes. If at any point the pan looks dry, add a splash of water. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make dressing - Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and honey. Add olive oil slowly while whisking. Once thoroughly combined, season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Thyme - Pull leaves off of stalks. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Eggs - Whisk eggs with salt and pepper until well combined.
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Make
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Heat oven to 425 F / 218 C degrees.
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While oven heats, place an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and saute until just starting to turn crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain off all but about 1 Tbsp / 15 mL of bacon grease and return pan to heat.
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Add spinach and saute until just wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in thyme leaves and a pinch of salt and cook for 1 minute more.
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Add onions to skillet with spinach and toss to combine.
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Pour egg mixture over onions and spinach and stir to combine. Scatter bacon over the top.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. (Frittata is done when eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.)
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While frittata bakes, place mixed greens into a large serving or mixing bowl and toss with dressing (add a bit at a time until it is dressed to your liking). Reserve any extra dressing for serving.
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Serve slices of frittata with salad on the side. Enjoy!
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