1STEP 1 | Crack 4 whole eggs and 2 egg whites into a large bowl, add a pinch of pepper, and whisk until well combined.
Baked Frittata with Cheese, Bacon and Onion
Savory bacon paired with melted cheese and fluffy eggs makes a rich, easy Western frittata.
This Baked Frittata with Cheese, Bacon, and Onion is a wholesome Western-style dish. Spinach is blanched, and aromatics are sautéed before being mixed with whisked eggs and shredded cheese. Cooked in a skillet and finished in the oven, it results in a golden-brown cheesy crust with a tender, fluffy, and savory interior.
Time30min
SuitableQuick-meal users
MethodPan-fry
OccasionHome dinner
SeasonAll seasons
Big City Shop
Full Episode Video
Ingredients（Serves 2-3）
Quick Method
2STEP 2 | Trim the roots of the spinach, blanch in boiling water briefly, then transfer immediately to cold water to cool down and retain color.
3STEP 3 | Squeeze out excess moisture from the cooled spinach thoroughly with hands, then finely chop it on the cutting board.
4STEP 4 | Cut the bacon into small pieces, thinly slice the onion, and slice the fresh mushrooms.
5STEP 5 | Heat a little oil in a frying pan, then add chopped bacon and sauté until fragrant and slightly rendered.
6STEP 6 | Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and mushrooms, sauté evenly, season with salt, cook until vegetables are softened, then turn off the heat.
7STEP 7 | Add the sautéed bacon and mushroom mixture, chopped spinach, and most of the shredded cheese into the whisked egg mixture, mixing thoroughly.
8STEP 8 | Heat corn oil in an oven-safe frying pan to coat the bottom, drain excess oil, then pour in the egg and filling mixture.
9STEP 9 | Cook over medium-low heat, gently pushing the egg mixture from edges to center with a spoon until semi-set, then smooth the top surface.
10STEP 10 | Top the semi-set frittata with remaining shredded cheese, transfer the pan into the preheated oven and bake until fully set and cheese is golden-brown, then remove and serve.
Tips and Pitfalls
Squeeze Spinach Dry
Squeeze blanched spinach very dry, or released moisture will dilute the egg mixture and prevent setting.
Gentle Stirring for Even Cooking
Push cooked edges inward with a spoon so uncooked egg flows underneath for an even, fluffy texture.
Oil-Coated Pan Prevents Sticking
Thoroughly coat the hot pan with oil and pour off excess before adding eggs to prevent sticking without greasiness.
Oven Finish for Crispy Golden Cheese
Finishing in the oven melts the top cheese topping into a golden, bubbly, and fragrant crust.
Overview
This Baked Frittata with Cheese, Bacon, and Onion is a wholesome Western-style dish. Spinach is blanched, and aromatics are sautéed before being mixed with whisked eggs and shredded cheese. Cooked in a skillet and finished in the oven, it results in a golden-brown cheesy crust with a tender, fluffy, and savory interior.
