Mini Frittatas with Bacon, Parmesan Cheese & Green Onions Recipe
Ingredients
- Mini Frittatas with Bacon, Parmesan Cheese & Green Onions
- 12 eggs
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 slices cooked (crunchy) bacon
- 1 1/2 green onions (white & green parts), thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 862g | |
| Calories 1443 | |
| Calories from Fat 1030 | 71% |
| Total Fat 114.58g | 143% |
| Saturated Fat 39.57g | 158% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2342mg | 781% |
| Sodium 3388mg | 141% |
| Potassium 1100mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 8.94g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 5.09g | 3% |
| Protein 93.4g | 149% |
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