For whatever reason, I’ve always been scared to make a frittata. I’ve considered it to be a complicated dish, and I’ve preferred to stick to my basic scrambled eggs … yes, even for dinner. 
But I finally worked up the courage to try making one on Saturday, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover just how easy frittatas are to make!
Oh, but do yourself a favor. When taking the skillet out of the 475 degree oven, don’t grab the handle.
Just don’t. 
Sausage, Broccoli, and Cheddar Frittata
(Adapted from this recipe)
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs: 5 whole eggs and 3 egg whites
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 Italian sausage bratwursts (I used chicken sausage, but you could use pork or turkey)
- 1 cup sliced red onion (I used about half of my onion)
- 2 cups chopped cooked broccoli (I used frozen chopped broccoli that I cooked in the microwave)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- Do yourself a favor and prep all of your ingredients first. Cook and chop your broccoli, slice the onions, and shred the cheese. Also, slice the bratwursts down the middle so you can easily remove the meat from its casing.
- Put the eggs and egg whites into a medium bowl. Add 2 tbsp of water and whisk well.
- Heat oil in a medium OVENPROOF nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Then add the sausage (removed from its casing). Break up the sausage with a wooden spoon while cooking.
- After the sausage is cooked through and the onions are softened, add the broccoli. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Make sure the mixture is evenly distributed around the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Let the mixture cook for 8-9 minutes, or until it looks like it has set around the edges but is still a little runny in the middle.
- Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese on top of the mixture.
- Place the skillet into the oven for 3-5 minutes, until the frittata looks set and is starting to brown a little.
- CAREFULLY (see picture above ) remove the skillet from the oven, using an oven mitt.
- To serve, run a spatula around the frittata to loosen it from the skillet. CAREFULLY (with that mitt, again!) slide the frittata from the skillet onto a large plate. Use a pizza slicer to cut and serve the frittata.
I served mine with roasted rosemary red potatoes. I used three small red potatoes and cut them up into small pieces. I softened garlic and red onion in a skillet with a little olive oil, and added the mixture to the potatoes. I roasted everything in the oven with a little more olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary. The oven was already set to 475 for the frittata, so I only had to cook the potatoes for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The frittata was definitely a winning dish. Brandon and I both enjoyed it. It was full of flavor and texture, but it didn’t feel too heavy or leave us feeling stuffed.
And Brandon even enjoyed the leftovers the next day for lunch!
So go ahead and try this recipe. But just remember: the oven mitt is your friend. 
Question for ya …
Ever made a frittata? If so, what did you put in yours?
Ever burned yourself in the kitchen? Or I am the only one who gets overly excited and forgets that pans get hot??
What did you do this weekend?
I did the same thing a few months ago with a cookie sheet. I even had the mitt waiting beside the oven! Hope you’re hand is feeling better!
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What’s funny is that what I ACTUALLY did (but didn’t want to be too long-winded on the blog) was take it out WITH an oven mitt, and then I went to move it 30 seconds later, and I just used my hand. Duh, Kristen! You JUST used an oven mitt. What were you thinking … that it would be cooled down 30 seconds later?!
Awww! I’m sorry you burned your hand
(Totally a Brittany-move)
I LOVED eggs before I was diagnosed with my egg-white allergy, and was devastated when I found out that I couldn’t eat them any longer. Seriously, I was just as obsessed with eggs for breakfast as I am with turkey bacon now.
If an allergy were not in the way– I would be ALL OVER this frittata!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..Too Cold for Florida
Girl, you’re such a trooper … you have to deal with all of those food allergies/intolerances. So frustrating! But you obviously have learned how to make food that you love and that loves you back haha!
oh man girl, i’m so sorry about your burn! i’ve totally done the same thing… food just gets me that excited i guess!
frittatas used to intimidate me too until like you said, i realized how easy they actually are to make! i’ll have to try your version out – looks so delicious!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries recently posted..6.5 miles… on accident
Looks delish! Ive never made these either and love them, will have to try it. I burned my hand on a pot handle that got hot from the burner next to it last week!
Sorry you got burned, but glad to know it’s not just me!!
Ive never even had one let alone tried to make my own!! Ive actually thought about it…but I think I may be the only one who eats it lol Maybe Ill try when my sister comes out! It looks super yummy
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oh my gosh, that def sounds like something I would do! (burn myself)
i’ve never made a frittata before but yours looks absolutely delish!
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Eek! Sorry to hear that about your hand
I do that way too often than I’d like to admit, I’m so clueless at times! I always do it when I stick one of my pans in the oven to keep something warm & TOTALLY forget..and just grab the handle. Oh boy does that hurt!
The frittata sounds really good- & I love how easy they are to make! Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorites!
I love making frittata’s. They are so easy and you can add whatever fillings you want! It is also a good meal to have leftovers and reheat the next morning for breakfast!
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident recently posted..LiveFit
I have only tried frittata once and wasn’t that successful. I think I might have to give it another shot!!
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Ooo yum that looks good! I’ve never made a frittata before…I’ve always thought that it would be challenging, but it actually doesn’t look too bad! I have definitely burned myself in the kitchen. Recently I actually burned myself on a bowl that got crazy hot in the microwave! Hope you’re having a good Monday love!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health recently posted..Baby Shower and Back to School Goals
That fritatta looks perfect!! Its so fluffy
I always forget that things are hot when they come out of the oven! One time I legitimately pushed the rack back into the hot oven with my bare foot. Genius move!!
Hahaha your bare foot. That sounds painful, but kinda funny!
We love fritattas! I usually just toss in whatever veggies/cheese/meat I have on hand.
And OUCH! Hope your hand is better.
Lindsay@Rubies and Rewards recently posted..3:06 PM
Several years ago I decided to make bacon with breakfast. I lifted the lid too soon and the grease burnt through my shirt and onto my side! I cursed like a sailor!
Lauren recently posted..Here Chickie Chickie
Ouch!!!!
I like to make a chicken sausage and red pepper frittata, it’s a pretty quick and easy meal. I never though about making home fries with it, thanks for the great idea!
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Ooh I like the red pepper idea!
And don’t use a rubber handled skillet, because you house will smell like burnt rubber after making the frittata.
We won’t be making them again until we invest in a better skillet!
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oops, sounds like you know from personal experience haha!
Ow! Kitchen burns are the worst. I hope your hand is feeling better! I love frittatas…we make them for dinner often because they feel fancy enough for breakfast for dinner meals
Yours looks delicious!
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Sorry to hear about your ouchie! I hope you’re feeling better.
I’ve always thought frittata’s were for the more advanced folks in the kitchen. Maybe it’s the word “frittata” that’s so intimidating, LOL!
Thanks for the idea, I can’t wait to try it!
Becky @ Fit Chick on the FLy recently posted..Chimichurri Secret Sauce
Hahaha my husband said the same thing … he kept saying the word over and over again, because he thought it sounded funny!
Oh my gosh! It SOUNDS so scary to make! But it looks like it was a huge success…I love culinary successes.
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Your fritatta looks amazing! So have to try this soon!
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