SPINACH HASH BROWN FRITTATA

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I love this recipe for its ease! Make it the night before, cover with plastic and pop it in the refrigerator and bake the next morning! -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces pancetta or bacon strips, finely chopped
3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup fontina cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach, salt and pepper. Remove from heat., In another skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer hash browns, spinach mixture and pancetta. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/2 cup fontina cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and nutmeg; pour over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 225mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.