Egg Roll Wrapped in Bacon

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Line 10-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving sides overhanging. Brush parchment with oil.
In a bowl, whisk eggs with heavy cream, almond milk, salt, and pepper.
Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with spinach.
Bake the omelet for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
Remove the omelet from the oven and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Cut the omelet into four strips. Roll each strip and wrap with a piece of bacon.
Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add rolled omelet and fry for 3 minutes, just to sear the bacon.
Serve warm.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories 446
Total Fat 36.5g
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g
Dietary Fiber 0.4g
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27.4g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.