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Frittata with Bacon, Greens and Caramelized Apples

Frittata with Bacon, Greens and Caramelized Apples

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by Kukla

Frittata with Bacon, Greens and Caramelized Apples

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by Kukla

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Greens
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    Kukla's Notes: The idea of adding apples to Frittata came to me, when my husband bought the applewood smoked bacon and knowing how good pork tastes when pared with apples, I bravely added them. The result...

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Serves 6-8

• 12 ounces applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2- inch pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

• 1 cup sliced shallots or red onion Ask a question about this ingredient

• 12 cups (packed; 12 ounces) assorted coarsely chopped greens (such as kale, chard, and mustard greens) or only one kind greens Ask a question about this ingredient

• 1 large or 1 1/2 medium Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, sliced in about 1/4-inches thick half-moon slices Ask a question about this ingredient

• 2 teaspoons of orange or lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient

• 1 tablespoon butter Ask a question about this ingredient

• 12 large eggs Ask a question about this ingredient

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flaks Ask a question about this ingredient

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided Ask a question about this ingredient

• 1cup fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in 12-inch-diameter ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour bacon drippings into a separate bowl; reserve.

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  2. Return 1 tablespoon drippings to skillet. Add the butter, apples and orange juice, carefully mix to coat. Sauté until the apples are slightly soften and light golden brown. Transfer to a plate to cool.

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  3. Add shallots, red pepper flakes and some more bacon drippings, if needed; sauté over medium heat until golden, about 4 minutes.

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  4. Add half of greens and toss until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Add remaining greens and sauté until wilted, tender, and dry, about 15, 20 minutes. Transfer greens to plate lined with paper towels; cool.

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  5. Rinse and dry skillet. Beat eggs and salt to blend in large bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup Parmesan, then greens and half of bacon. Stir in ricotta.

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  6. Heat 1 tablespoon reserved drippings in skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; spread greens evenly, then the caramelized apples. Sprinkle remaining bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan over eggs.

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  7. Cook over medium heat until frittata is just set at edges, about 10 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake until just set, about 20 minutes. Cut around frittata to loosen; (Hold your breath) and slide out onto platter. Let cool 30 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve, sprinkle with green onions or herbs, if desired.

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6 Comments on Frittata with Bacon, Greens and Caramelized Apples

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

Perfectly delicious! Just loved this. And it's so, so easy to make. I used homemade ricotta (Jennifer Perillo's recipe . . the best!). Used a small yellow onion to make the smaller version as I did not have enough shallots. It worked fine. Loved how it caramelized a bit on the bottom of the pan when the frittata itself was cooking. Outstanding weeknight dinner!! ;o)

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I am very glad you liked the recipe. Thank you for answering AntoniaJames!

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

I'm making this for dinner tomorrow tonight!! So looking forward to it. ;o)

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Please let me know did you like it or not.

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

This look divine! Gorgeous photo, too. Thank you for posting this. ;o)

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Thank you AntoniaJames!

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