Famous Frittata

Step 1 -Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 3 -In a medium bowl, add the eggs, the heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and whisk to combine. Set the egg mixture aside.

Step 4 -In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced bacon and cook, while stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 5 -Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Step 6 -Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet and drain the remainder.

Step 7 -Place the skillet over medium heat.

Step 8 -Add the potatoes to the hot bacon drippings and season them with the remaining salt and the ground black pepper.

Step 9 -Cook the potatoes, while stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 4-6 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the garlic, the thyme, and the spinach to the potatoes and cook, while stirring often, until the spinach wilts, about 30-60 seconds.

Step 11 -Add the cooked bacon to the potato mixture and stir evenly to combine.

Step 12 -Spread the potato mixture into an even layer in the skillet.

Step 13 -Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top of the potato mixture and let it sit until it just starts to melt.

Step 14 -Pour the egg mixture over the cheese layer in the skillet, ensuring the egg mixture settles evenly over the entire potato mixture. Use a spatula to spread the egg mixture out, if needed.

Step 15 -Cook the eggs without stirring until they are just beginning to set, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 16 -Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the eggs are set, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 17 -Transfer the frittata from the oven and cut a small slit in the center. If raw eggs run into the cut, bake the frittata for 1-3 minutes more.

Step 18 -For a browned and crispy top, return the skillet to the oven under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 19 -Cool the frittata for 5 minutes in the pan.

Step 20 -Serve.