Cheesy Potato & Bacon Frittata

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The Weight Watchers Cheesy Potato & Bacon Frittata is a fulfilling and tasty breakfast or brunch option. We can prepare this amazing dish with the savory flavor of lean bacon, creamy cheese, and potatoes. This recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a healthier version of a traditional breakfast favorite, emphasizing portion control and well-balanced ingredients. This cheesy frittata is a satisfying and healthy dish made with reduced-fat cheese, high-fiber potatoes, and lean bacon. The potatoes add complex carbohydrates for long-lasting energy, and the eggs add protein. You can still enjoy this tasty Weight Watchers Cheesy Potato & Bacon Frittata while achieving your dietary objectives by using the Weight Watchers points system.
Let’s prepare this dish with the simple instructions (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Forty-five minutes
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: Thirty minutes
  • Method: Oven

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • Silicone wok
  • A sharp knife
  • One mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • 1 fork
  • Silicone pastry brush

INGREDIENTS

  • Large eggs 4
  • One large russet potato, diced
  • Four slices of lean bacon
  • Reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1/2 cup
  • One-fourth cup of chopped scallions
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Black pepper powder, a hint or to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • A dash of garlic powder

INGREDIENT NOTES

Potatoes:

  • Use waxy potato types such as red potatoes, baby potatoes, or Yukon potatoes hold their shape well when cooked in a frittata.

Cheese:

  • Pick flavorful and low-fat cheese such as Parmesan, cheddar, Gruyere, or mozzarella.

Lean bacon:

  • Choose turkey or center-cut bacon to reduce the fat and points. Its flavor is enhanced when it is well-crisped.

Cooking spray:

  • Use good-quality cooking spray in your pan or baking dish to avoid sticking and reduce additional fat or points.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the shallow oven to 190 degrees C.
  2. Next, simmer the bacon slices in a silicone wok over medium heat for about 7/8 minutes.
  3. Then, add chopped potatoes to the wok.
  4. Mix and again cook all items until the potatoes are soft.
  5. After cooking, put aside the wok to chill the dish.
  6. Slice the cooked bacon into small pieces with a knife.
  7. Next, add black pepper, garlic powder, cracked eggs, and salt to a vessel.
  8. Now, stir all items with a fork.

Assembling

  • Grease a baking tray with nonstick cooking spray with a brush.
  • Now, add cooked bacon and potatoes to the baking tray.
  • Next, add grated cheese over the potatoes.
  • Now, pour the seasoned egg mixture over the dish.
  • Cook the bacon batter for at least 28 to 34 minutes.
  • The delicious and healthy Weight Watchers Cheesy Potato & Bacon Frittata is ready.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the frittata with a simple green salad.
  • Roasted asparagus, green beans, or broccoli go well with this dish.
  • Enjoy it with whole-grain English muffins or grilled meats.
  • Serve the bacon frittata with quiche Lorraine and hash browns.
  • A mug of hot coffee works well with this dish.

TIPS

  • Choose thinly sliced, high fiber potatoes such as Russet.
  • Add egg whites to increase protein and decrease calories.
  • Load the bacon frittata with plenty of veggies such as tomatoes, mushrooms, or carrots.
  • Before incorporating the egg and seasoning mixture, we will slightly simmer the bacon to get a crispy texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can save the potato bacon frittata in a bowl covered with a lid and refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days.

Freezer:

  • Pack the individual frittata slices in an aluminum or plastic sheet and then transfer them to a ziplock bag. Freeze it for forty to seventy days.

Reheating:

  • Defrost the chilled bacon frittata for a few hrs before serving. Then, rewarm the bacon frittata in a microwave or toaster oven until well heated.

FAQs

Can I prepare this bacon frittata dish with leftover cooked potatoes?

  • Yes, you can use leftover boiled or roasted potatoes in this recipe.

Which methods can we use to check that the frittata is cooked?

  • The center shouldn’t jiggle anymore, and the corners must be hard and lightly brown.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per person serving 1/6 of the recipe
Total Calories 220 kcal
Carbohydrates 15 g
Protein 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 12 g
Sugar 2 g
Sodium 350 mg

Each serving of this potato and bacon frittata has five Weight Watchers points.