Saturday, September 17, 2011

An Easy Cheesy Frittata Recipe

If you love eating bacon, here's a recipe swap idea to try: turkey bacon. It's good as an ingredient or in recipes — and at any time of the day. You'll enjoy the bacon flavor you love while staying on track with a sensible weight management plan.

For a tasty dish you can serve right from the pan, try the flavorful, calcium-rich Easy Cheesy Frittata. It's sure to become a family favorite — and the best part? It's simple to make, but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen!

Easy Cheesy Frittata

Ingredients

  • 4 whole eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 cup 2% milk shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
  • 2 slices turkey bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Beat whole eggs, egg whites and water with whisk in medium bowl until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, tomatoes, bacon and basil. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake 25 min. or until puffed and golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 6 servings

Per Serving: 120 calories, 7 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 150 mg cholesterol, 260 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 g sugar, 13 g protein. Good source of calcium (30% DV), vitamin A (15% DV), vitamin C (2% DV), and iron (4% DV).

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