Bacon, Apple & Cheddar Baked Frittata
 
 
Oven bacon is my favorite party trick. It's so simple that you don't even have to preheat the oven. You just stick the pan in, turn the heat to 400 and set the timer for 20 minutes. By the time the oven is heated, the bacon is done. It's a great way to cook a whole pack of bacon at once. And the end product is super crispy and less greasy than bacon in the pan.
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Recipe type: Breakfast/Brunch
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and sliced lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick pieces
  • 6 slices of center cut bacon or turkey bacon
  • 2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Add the bacon to a large baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the oven and heat the oven to 400 degree F. Set the timer to 20 minutes. Take the bacon out after 20 minutes or when it's cooked and crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving one tablespoon of bacon grease. After the bacon drains and cools enough to touch, crumble it and set aside.
  2. Coat an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the bottom of the dish with the tablespoon of bacon grease. Yes, this is naughty but that tiny little tablespoon gives the frittata such an amazing flavor. Worth it.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, apples, crumbled bacon, 1 cup cheddar cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the rest of the cheese.
  4. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the eggs are golden and puffy and a fork comes out clean when inserted into the center, about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Let the frittata cool for 5-10 minutes and then cut into 12 squares. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Recipe by Healthy Recipe Ecstasy at https://www.healthyrecipeecstasy.com/bacon-apple-cheddar-baked-frittata/