Crispy Bacon & Cheddar Skillet Frittata
Six eggs, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh chives come together in a cast iron skillet — finish under the broiler for a fluffy, golden top in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon strips
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and chop once cool.
- 2
Drain all but 1 tbsp bacon fat from the skillet. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour into the skillet, scatter bacon and cheddar over top, don't stir.
- 4
Cook over medium until edges begin to set, about 3 minutes. You'll see the top still jiggle slightly.
- 5
Transfer skillet to the broiler preheated to high. Broil 2–3 minutes until the top puffs and turns golden.
- 6
Slide onto a cutting board, scatter chives over top, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- cutting board
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