Bacon Fig Frittata
Before I made this recipe I had never had figs before in my life. Rather, if I had had figs previously, I didn’t eat them knowingly. Maybe they were shoved into a dish I’ve ordered in the past out at a restaurant. That I can’t say for sure. But this recipe was the very first time I consumed figs as a result of something I’ve made for myself, in my very own kitchen. Cool story bro.
As a child I loved reading a book called The Sweetest Fig by Chris Van Allsburg. Yes, the same person who authored The Polar Express. This man is a genius. The Polar Express is only the greatest children’s/Christmas book OF ALL TIME. Still my favorite Christmas movie too. But back to the fig book. It’s a children’s picture book, and the Wikipedia description is as follows: “The Sweetest Fig is a children’s fantasy picture book written in 1993 by the American author Chris Van Allsburg. It tells a story of an affluent, cold-hearted French dentist who eats a fig which makes his wildest dreams come true.” I remember being obsessed with this book. We would check it out from the library all the time. It’s amazing that in my obsession over this book, I never ate a fig until last week. I’m starting to question this declaration. Maybe I’ve eaten figs previously after all.
The Sweetest Fig is a great children’s book and there is one heck of a plot twist at the end. After telling you this story, I’m saddened to report that eating this frittata will not result in all of your wildest dreams coming true. Or maybe it will, so long as your wildest dreams entail eating an absolutely delicious breakfast stuffed full of bacon and sweet figs. The sweet and the salty aspects of this dish pair quite perfectly together if I do say so myself. Added bonus? This is one of those recipes that somehow just gets better with time. I had quite a bit leftover and ended up eating it for breakfast for a few days after I made this. And sure enough, it just kept getting better! I always love when that happens.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Brown the bacon using your preferred method; browning in a skillet on the stove, Sauté mode on your Instant Pot, etc. (see Note). When the bacon has browned and has crisped around the edges only, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- Heat the 2 tbsp of reserved bacon fat in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Swirl the fat around the pan and up the sides slightly. Place the sliced figs in the skillet and sauté 8 – 10 minutes until soft and slightly gummy. Turn the burner off. Add the bacon to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly.
- Add the eggs and almond milk to a medium bowl and whisk until just combined. Add a pinch of salt if needed. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir to combine. Place the skillet into the oven. Bake at 325° F for 12 – 15 minutes, until just set and no longer jiggly. Slice, serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
