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Breafkast Frittata with sausage in a starburst pattern on top.
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5 from 41 votes

Sausage Frittata Recipe

This easy breakfast frittata is a surefire win for busy mornings when you need everyone to eat a hot meal. It's ALSO perfect for meal prepping, and it's delicious hot or cold!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil optional if your sausage aren't low fat you may not need it
  • 8 sausage links uncooked
  • 2 cups potatoes diced frozen
  • 1/4 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 TBSP onion chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or a blend, or crumbled cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk

Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 400°
  • heat the oil, if using, over medium-high heat, add sausages, and cook until browned
    Lightly browned sausages in a pan.
  • remove the sausages and set them aside on a plate lined with a paper towel
  • reduce the heat to medium
  • leave the oil in the pan from the sausages, or the vegetable oil if you used it
  • add the potatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes
  • then add the red peppers and onions
  • cook and stir for another 2 minutes
  • sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper over the potatoes
    Ready to cook potatoes, peppers, and onions.
  • cook another 2 minutes
    Onions, potatoes, and peppers cooked in a pan.
  • and add the spinach on top, stir it in, and let it cook until soft and wilted
    Spinach on top of vegetables for a frittata.
  • taste and add more salt or pepper if needed
  • once it's wilted sprinkle the cheese on top of the potato mix
    Cheese on top of vegetables for a frittata.
  • beat the eggs and cream or milk together and pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture
    Egg mixture poured over the vegetables and cheese for a frittata.
  • as the eggs set press the sausges in a starburst pattern on top
    Sausages laid in a sunburts pattern.
  • turn the heat to low and let it cook for 4 minutes, do not stir
  • then slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the frittata is set and cooked through
  • check for doneness at the 10-minute mark by cutting the center of the frittata to check for runny eggs
  • if you see raw eggs bake again for 2 more minutes until the eggs are cooked through
  • cool for 5 minutes, slice and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 8serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 894IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg