Bacon Frittata with Potato and Spinach

This delicious Bacon Frittata with Potato and Spinach is a great way to serve a simple and delicious breakfast or brunch. It's packed with flavor, filling, and perfect to begin the day with!

If you're craving more simple and delicious breakfast recipes, then be sure to try making a Sun Dried Tomato Quiche, Croque Madame, or a Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake with a side of Easy Roasted Potatoes.

When temperatures begin to drop outside, sometimes you just need a hearty skillet breakfast to start the day.

Wouldn’t you agree?

This colorful frittata is loaded with some flavorful ingredients that will make it the perfect easy breakfast or brunch recipe if you have the luxury of sleeping in on a cool morning. Also if you would like, this will also make a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

I love the addition of potatoes to frittatas because they are so satisfying. This frittata recipe allows the potatoes to form a brown and crispy bottom that I'm sure you and your whole family will love.

Let's get started! 

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS EASY BACON FRITTATA RECIPE?

1. Bacon - For this recipe, I decided to use uncured turkey bacon, but feel free to use any bacon that you prefer. Canadian bacon will also work well. 
2. Potato - Any will work or any that you may have on hand. I usually have a few stray russet potatoes hanging around in my produce drawer and that is what I use. Clean the potato 1-inch cubed pieces.
3. Eggs - Half a dozen eggs are needed to make this breakfast frittata. I generally prefer to use large eggs.
4. Milk - Use whole milk for this recipe, it works the best. Heavy cream may also be used instead in the same unit of measure. If you need a milk alternative, try lactose-free whole milk instead. I do not recommend using skim milk for this particular recipe. 
5. Salt - This ingredient brings out the flavor in this homemade dish, but be sure not to go overboard because the bacon and cheese will provide some additional salty flavor.
6. Ground Black Pepper - Another season that will help bring out the flavor in this dish. Try using freshly ground black pepper if you have it available.
7. Onion - Chopped yellow onion or white onion works best in this recipe. However green onions could be used instead, the white and green part. 
8. Olive oil - Any that you have available is fine. I use extra virgin olive oil, but you could also use avocado oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil as well.
9. Spinach - Fresh baby spinach or cut up some regular fresh spinach.
10. Cheddar Cheese - Try using grated sharp cheddar cheese or any that you have on hand.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredients and quantities.

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY FRITTATA:

Begin the recipe by cooking the bacon first until it is crispy in a large skillet. Carefully remove the crispy bacon from the skillet and cut it into small pieces and set aside. Next finish chopping the potato or potatoes into small even 1-inch cubed pieces. Cut the onion into small pieces as well.

Add the olive oil to a heated skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure the skillet is oven safe. Add in the onion and potatoes. Cook stirring frequently, until the potatoes are fork tender and the onions are translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add in the fresh spinach and cut bacon to the skillet with the potatoes and onion. Stir until the spinach begins to break down and reduce in volume. Spread the mixture around evenly into the bottom of the pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper.

Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the potato mixture in the skillet. Top evenly with the cheddar cheese and continue cooking over medium heat, on the stove top for about 5 minutes, until the eggs begin to firm and set around the edges.

Finish the frittata by placing it into the oven to bake at 450 degrees F. for about 5 minutes. The frittata will be puffy and the edges will be lightly browned and bubbly. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

RECIPE VARIATIONS

• Turkey Bacon – This perfect breakfast recipe can be made with turkey bacon or regular bacon. Either works, just cook until crispy.
• Hash Browns – Instead of potatoes, try using refrigerated shredded hash browns or diced hash brown potatoes.
• Bell Peppers – Along with the onion, add in ½ cup chopped bell pepper for added flavor and veggies.
• Broccoli - Add in some chopped fresh broccoli to make it a broccoli frittata. 

EQUIPMENT

To make a frittata, you will need an oven safe skillet (ovenproof skillet). I love using a cast iron skillet to make frittatas, they're perfect for cooking from stovetop to oven with no problem.

WANT A FEW MORE BREAKFAST RECIPES? TRY THESE:

• Sun Dried Tomato Quiche 
• Easy Roasted Potatoes 
• Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake
• Croque Madame
• Croque Monsieur 

Have any comments, questions, or other ideas for this easy to make Potato, Spinach and Bacon Frittata? Please share them in the comments below!

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Original post date 01/12/2015. Updated 08/16/2021 & 8/24/2023.