Italian Recipe: Sausage, Pepper and Onion Frittata


For brunch, a sausage, pepper and onion frittata delivers robust, familiar flavors in every savory slice.

By MaryAnn Dwyer, The Beach House Kitchen

Prep time: 15 minutes / Cook time: 15 minutes / Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 8large eggs
  • 1/2cup half and half
  • 3/4 kosher salt
  • 1/4 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2cup smoked mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 thinly sliced fresh chives
  • 2 olive oil
  • 3/4 hot Italian sausage links
  • 1green pepper diced
  • 1small red onion diced
  • 2cloves garlic minced

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, cheese and chives. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in nonstick, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage links, turning often, until no longer pink inside, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from skillet and slice on the diagonal. Set aside.
  3. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil to the skillet over medium high heat. Add green pepper and onion and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until slightly softened and browned, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add back in the sausage.
  4. Pour egg mixture into the skillet tilting the pan to distribute evenly. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the skillet.
  5. Transfer to preheated oven and cook until set, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

 

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