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Cauliflower, Bacon and Parmesan

Recipe #302789 | 55 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: DiScharf

Eggs are perfect for all meals! They cook quickly & taste great with an endless variety of ingredients. Here sauteed cauliflower or broccoli, grated Parmesan with the crunchy, crisp bacon and roasted garlic complement each other in a wonderful frittata. F&W newsletter - May, 2008.I didn't include cooling times nor did I include cooking times for the bacon or the roasting of the garlic.

Posted on: May 8, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb bacon, slices cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
  • large egg
  • 1/3 cup light cream
  • cup grated parmesan cheese
  • tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • tablespoon butter
  • 1 (1 1/4 lb)  cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 roasted garlic cloves
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a 10-inch nonstick frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp; remove to a paper-toweled dish.
    2. 2
      Pour off all the fat.
    3. 3
      In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream,Parmesan, parsley, black pepper and red pepper flakes(if using) until smooth.
    4. 4
      Add the cooled bacon.
    5. 5
      In the same frying pan, heat the oil with the butter over moderately high heat.
    6. 6
      Add the cauliflower and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is golden and almost done, 10 to 15 minutes.
    7. 7
      Add the roasted garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer.
    8. 8
      Pour in the egg mixture and reduce the heat to low.
    9. 9
      Cook, covered, until the bottom of the frittata is golden brown and the top is almost set, 10 to 15 minutes.
    10. 10
      Heat the broiler.
    11. 11
      Broil the frittata 6 inches from the heat, if possible, until the eggs are set and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
    12. 12
      Lift up the edge of the frittata with a spatula and slide the frittata onto a platter; cut it into wedges.
    13. 13
      Serve immediately.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (331g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 549
    Calories from Fat 391 (71%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 43.5g 66%
    Saturated Fat 16.9g 84%
    Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 485mg 161%
    Sodium 977mg 40%
    Potassium 708mg 20%
    Total Carbohydrate 11.4g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 3.7g 14%
    Sugars 4.5g
    Protein 29.1g 58%
    Vitamin A 1086mcg 21%
    Vitamin B6 0.6mg 28%
    Vitamin B12 2.1mcg 35%
    Vitamin C 70mg 117%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 8%
    Calcium 393mg 39%
    Iron 3mg 17%

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