This leek, bacon, and sweet potato frittata is light & fluffy and uses one of my favorite spring vegetables. The bacon adds a delicious salty crunch that’s balanced with the sweetness of the potato and sauteed leeks. I made this for Rich and myself over the weekend, and we couldn’t get enough. It was even good the second day as leftovers. We had it with a side of greens and fruit for brunch, but you could also have it as a dinner dish.

Leek, Bacon, and Sweet Potato Frittata

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 sweet potato, cut into small pieces
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 2-3 strips bacon
• 8-10 large eggs
• 1/8 cup milk (optional, but makes it fluffier)
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick pan. When oil shimmers, add sweet potato, and cover for about 3-5 minutes, until soft. Remove lid, add a little salt, and allow to sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on the outside. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, and reduce the heat to medium low. Drop in the leeks, and sauté, stirring frequently, until they are soft, about 8-10 minutes. Add a little salt, to taste. Remove from pan and set aside.

While the leeks cook, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a couple generous pinches of salt.

Add bacon to pan and cook over medium heat until crispy, flipping when needed. Place the cooked bacon on a bed of paper towels to take off the excess oil. Once it cools, crumble it into small pieces.

Wipe the pan out, removing excess bacon fat (if you’re not using a non-stick pan, leave a little of the fat in there). Spread the cooked sweet potato pieces evenly on the bottom of the pan, then layer on the leeks and the bacon (in that order). Pour over the egg mixture, making sure to cover all areas of the pan. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Place in the over for about 20 minutes, or until the middle is fully set.

Serve with greens and fruit (optional).