Sausage, Tomato, and Cheese Frittata
This oven baked sausage, tomato, and cheese frittata is the perfect way to start the day! Because it tastes great reheated, it’s perfect for meal prep. Make it ahead of time and enjoy a delicious breakfast all week long! What is a Frittata A frittata is an Italian egg dish similar to an omelette or scrambled eggs, with added ingredients such as protein, vegetables, or cheese. Although it looks similar to a quiche, there are some differences. A quiche has a crust and a custard filling, while a frittata does not have a crust and has an egg filling. What’s really great about this recipe is it’s versatility. Once you have the basic egg recipe down, you can mix and match any variety of protein, vegetables, and cheeses you like. Just be sure to precook any protein or vegetables before they are mixed in. This particular recipe is unique because you don’t have to do any stovetop cooking. Typically a frittata is partially cooked on the stove until it begins to set up. For this frittata you mix everything together, put it in a pan, and put it straight into the oven. Prep Work Prior to making the egg mixture, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brown 1 pound of your favorite sausage and set aside. Seed and dice 3 roma tomatoes, and grate 6 ounces of cheddar cheese and 2 ounces of parmesan cheese, keeping them separate. Artzy Foodie Pro Tip: Removing the seeds and pulp from the tomatoes will keep them from adding extra moisture to the frittata, making it watery. The frittata pictured was made with spinach in it. Because I received some feedback that spinach isn’t so popular with everybody, I eliminated it from the recipe. If you’re a spinach lover like me, add 2 Tbsp of water and 5 ounces of fresh baby spinach to a pan and cook over medium heat until the spinach is wilted. Remove as much liquid as possible from the spinach before adding it to the egg mixture. Coat a 10 inch oven safe pan with oil or cooking spray. Sprinkle 4 ounces of the cheddar cheese into the bottom of the pan. If your pan is larger or smaller than 10 inches, you will need to adjust the cooking time. A smaller pan will take longer to cook and a larger pan will take less time to cook. Artzy Foodie Pro Tip: Measure across the center of the top of your pan to determine its size. How to Make a Frittata In a large bowl, with a hand mixer, whisk together 8 eggs, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tsp baking powder. Stir in 1 cup cottage cheese. Add the sausage, remaining cheese, tomatoes, and spinach if you choose, to the egg mixture, then pour the egg mixture over the cheese in the oven safe pan. Bake for 45 minutes. When is the frittata done The frittata is done when a knife, toothpick, or skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Storage Store any left over frittata in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. I don’t recommend freezing as it tends to become too watery as it thaws. How to Reheat The frittata can be reheated in a 350 degree oven, or microwaved until warmed through. If you like this frittata recipe, you might also like: Hearty Breakfast Burritos or Breakfast Casserole Be sure to subscribe to Artzy Foodie to get all the latest tasty goodness straight to your inbox! And, follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram to stay updated!