Savory Italian Sausage and Pepper Frittata
A quick and easy savory frittata featuring Italian sausage, bell peppers, and fluffy eggs, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and yellow)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion (yellow or white)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%, or almond/oat milk as substitute)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk vigorously until pale yellow and slightly frothy. Stir in Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Return cooked sausage to the skillet with the vegetables and spread evenly. Pour the egg mixture over the top, tilting the pan to distribute evenly. Cook on the stove for 2-3 minutes until edges start to set but center is still loose.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden. Test doneness by gently shaking the pan; the frittata should not jiggle much.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and whisk vigorously for a fluffy texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning sausage to get caramelized flavor. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let the frittata rest after baking for easier slicing and better texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/6 of frit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 16
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