Asparagus Bacon Frittata
Make it at the start of a shift - holds well and reheats in 90 seconds
INGREDIENTS
6 large eggs
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda
6 asparagus spears
4 strips bacon
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook bacon until crisp, then wrap each strip around 1–2 asparagus spears.
3. Whisk eggs with heavy cream, Gouda, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour egg mixture into a greased oven-safe skillet.
5. Arrange bacon-wrapped asparagus on top of the egg mixture.
6. Bake 18–20 minutes until the center is fully set and edges are golden.
7. Stores 4 days refrigerated. Reheat 90 seconds in microwave.
MetFix NOTE
High protein and fat with minimal carbohydrates keeps insulin flat through the shift. The bacon fat and egg yolks provide fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, K2) that are stripped from processed foods.