This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Frittata is hearty and delicious and perfect for brunch or dinner! It’s your favorite Italian sandwich, frittata style!
I thought we may need a little something to go along with those rye scones from Monday. See?? I’m always thinking of you guys!
And take it from me, this Sausage, Peppers and Onions Frittata is just the ticket. I mean who doesn’t love that classic Italian sandwich? It’s one of my favorites, so logically it needed to be made into a frittata to be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ya gotta love the awesomeness of eggs. They’re so incredibly versatile don’t ya think? Now if you tried to eat a sausage, peppers and onions sandwich for breakfast people may look at you a little funny. But add some eggs to those ingredients and call it a frittata and everybody wants in.
If you’ve never heard of or tried a frittata, it’s an egg-based Italian dish similar to a crustless quiche or an omelette. You’re not only going to love the taste, but I guarantee you’re going to love how easy it is to whip up. You only need a handful of ingredients, a 10 inch oven-safe skillet, and a medium bowl. You start the cooking process on your stove and then transfer the skillet to your oven to finish it off.
This frittata is perfect for any meal of the day. Add some scones, toast and coffee and enjoy for breakfast, or a salad, crusty bread and a glass of wine for lunch or dinner. Enjoy folks!
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 3/4 tsp.kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup smoked mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh chives
- 2 Tbsp.olive oil
- 3/4 lb. hot Italian sausage links
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt, pepper, cheese and chives. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to preheated oven and cook until set, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper
I’m completely with you on eggs being AMAZING with their versatility Mary Ann!! My bf and I have a running goal of doing an ‘egg a week’ thing where we come up with something completely new to do with them. Aren’t they just the most simply beautiful thing? Loving the flavors here…I’m a sucker for savory breakfast foods any time of day :-D
Mary Ann
Me too Lindsay! They’re cheap and can always be whipped up into something spectacular! Have a great weekend!
Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef
This looks delicious MayAnn, I love frittatas because you can pretty much add anything you want. My niece in Germany , who is a light designer, really liked your blog.
Mary Ann
Thanks Gerlinde! So happy your niece enjoyed seeing the blog! Welcome home and have a great weekend!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Frittatas are my go-to when I have odds and ends in the fridge to use up! I’m loving your sausage and pepper version, as I always seem to have odd single sausages in my freezer. Will definitely try this one ;)
Mary Ann
Mine too Jennifer! So easy and always dee-lish! Enjoy!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I love frittata! I could eat them any time of day. It’s a great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge and still end up with a gorgeous, tasty meal. This combination is delicious, Mary Ann with the sausage and onions. Thanks so much for thinking of us to pair with your yummy scones ;) Pinned! Cheers to a fabulous weekend, my friend!
Mary Ann
Me too Dawn! I’m always gathering up extras from the fridge and whipping one up! Waste not want not right?! Happy weekend and thanks for pinning! XO
Chris Scheuer
Wish I was enjoying this for breakfast right now. Mine looks quite meager compared to this delicious frittata! And it is a wonderful way to enjoy “the good stuff” for breakfast!
Mary Ann
I agree Chris! A ice hearty breakfast is always what the doctor ordered around here! Happy weekend!
annie@ciaochowbambina
You know you’re speaking my language with this one! I truly could eat this everyday! Your photos make me want to put on another pot of coffee and dig in!
Mary Ann
Then my job is done Annie! Thanks so much. Enjoy your weekend!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Eggs are so so versatile, aren’t they?! I often eat them for breakfast and dinner, and frittatas are one of my favorite ways to enjoy them. This Sausage, Peppers and Onions Frittata is deeeeefinitely going on the menu, Mary Ann!!! It looks absolutely delicious and packed with flavor! A side of your scones and I’d be in heaven!! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!
Mary Ann
We love them Chey! So many easy and delicious dishes are made with eggs! Thanks so much for pinning. Have a great weekend. Hope some nice weather is headed your way!
Jennifer Farley
Frittatas are one of my favorite breakfasts!
Mary Ann
Mine too Jennifer!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
I do love the awesomeness of eggs Mary Ann! They are so satisfying especially when paired with sausage and cheese. It’s a match made in heaven!
Mary Ann
I know, what’s not to love right?! I love the sandwich, so making it into a frittata seemed like a great idea! Happy weekend Karen!
Jim Reilly
Looks delicious Tom is a lucky man ????
Mary Ann
Ha!! I keep telling him that!! Thanks Jimmy!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
LOVE that you used hot Italian sausage :)
Mary Ann
It’s so good! The spicier, the better!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
you can’t go wrong with a frittata in my mind. . love the sausage peppers and onions combo here and your photos are gorgeous!
Mary Ann
Thanks so much Alice!! I love frittatas for any meal of the day!
Gaila
I love frittatas, I agree with Dawn, even if you use leftovers from the fridge you always end up with a gorgeous meal. I wish had this for breakfast today. This frittata could wind up in my mother’s day brunch as well! Have a great weekend, Mary Ann!
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Mary Ann
Thanks so much Gaila! I love cleaning out the fridge and whipping one of these up!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
Love how easy this is to make and versatile, Mary Ann! It’s also perfect where you want it for breakfast, lunch or dinner – fast too! Pretty shots!
Mary Ann
Thanks so much Geraldine! When I’m pinched for time, but still want something delicious and fresh it’s a frittata! Happy weekend!
Matt
My boys love getting in the kitchen with me and adding their own ingredients to our frittatas. Yours looks amazing!
Mary Ann
Thanks Matt!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
Love this frittata, Mary Ann! Perfect for weekend brunching!
Mary Ann
We’ve got this one on the plan again! Company coming!
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is
Genius! A combo of two of my most favorite things – love this dish so much!
Mary Ann
Yay! So glad you like it Michelle!
Cindy
This is beautiful! My family and I are major carnivores and this looks like it will feed my extended family too! I love it❤️.
Mary Ann
I hope you all enjoy if you give it a try Cindy! We love it!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean
Awwwh… the magic of eggs. Fast for every meal and always on the ready! The farm hens are finally laying again, so I’m eating lots and lots of eggs! Frittatas are on the regular too… so much to love and they’re SO easy! That mozzarella sends me over the moooon! And this with scones? You’re speaking my looove language! xo
Mary Ann
Yay! So glad you’re enjoying this one Traci! We love eggs for any meal of the day! Happy Friday!
Tieghan
The perfect weekend breakfast!
Mary Ann
Thanks Tieghan!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I love frittatas. They are a meal all in themselves. And I think they go absolutely perfectly with your rye scones! Now I have one less meal to plan for this week…this will be on my menu!
Mary Ann
Yay! Hope you all enjoy Kathy! I love frittatas too! Perfect when you’re cleaning out the fridge!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
Oh gosh, I do love me a nice frittata, especially one like this that has all kinds of delicious things hidden inside! Another great one Mary Ann – pinned!
Mary Ann
Me too Kate! Tom loves them too. They’re so easy and we’ve always got extras floating a around in the fridge to whip one up! Hope you have a great week!
David DeFalco
Good oveall, except your recipe never has you add back the sausage that was sliced and set aside!! I’d also advise cooking the peppers & onions at a much lower temp for a longer time before adding the eggs (and supposedly the sausage) – say medium-low for 10 – 12 minutes, so the vegetables are soft & begin to caramelize.
Mary Ann
Thanks so much for trying the recipe David. Everyone’s stove is a bit different, so of course do whatever works for you.
David DeFalco
One other comment: true Italian frittatas typically contain some sort of cooked pasta. A cup or so of cooked rotini would go great in this recipe. As would a generous dose of chopped flat-leaf parsley (say 2 – 3 Tbsp). And then a wonderful sauce to serve on top – puttanesca would be great, or an Alfredo type cheesy, creamy sauce.
Mary Ann
Hi David. I never add pasta to my frittatas. Great ideas though. I’ll give it a try next time!