Easy Garten Bacon Potato Frittata
This Easy Garten Bacon Potato Frittata is fluffy, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon and tender potatoes. It’s a cozy, make-ahead breakfast that feels fancy but comes together in one skillet, perfect for family brunch or meal prep!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 10-inch oven-safe skillet Cast iron works best
- 1 Large mixing bowl For egg mixture
- 1 Whisk Adds air for fluffiness
- 1 Spatula For stirring and serving
- 1 Measuring cup set Accurate results every time
Ingredients
For the Frittata Batter
- 8 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese Full-fat for creaminess
- ¾ cup Gruyère cheese Freshly grated
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder For lift
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil Chopped
For the Potato Base
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups boiling potatoes Yukon Gold recommended
- 6 slices bacon Cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup scallions Optional
Instructions
- I always ask little Olivia to help set the oven to 350°F, it makes her feel like the official kitchen starter. Preheating is the secret to that beautiful puff.
- Cook the [bacon] in your skillet until crispy. My daughter’s favorite part is listening to it sizzle! Transfer to paper towels and crumble once cooled.
- Melt the [butter], add the [potatoes], season lightly, and cook until tender and golden. Olivia loves stirring these, just remind little hands it’s hot.
- Whisk the [eggs], [ricotta], [Gruyère], [flour], [baking powder], [salt], and [pepper] until smooth. This is where the magic fluff comes from.
- Stir in the chopped [basil] and [bacon]. Olivia calls this the “confetti stage” because it looks so pretty.
- Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes, sprinkle with [scallions], and bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set. The kitchen will smell like Sunday morning heaven.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. This is when we set the table together and sneak little tastes off the edge.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap bacon with turkey bacon or ham.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- This pairs beautifully with fruit salad, toast, or a light green salad.
- For extra indulgence, add a sprinkle of Parmesan on top before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg