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Potato Herb & Italian Sausage Frittata

A fluffy, hearty frittata full of creamy potatoes, fresh herbs and spicy Italian sausage.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 8 ounces of Italian sausage
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 ounces of mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup of fresh herbs, finely chopped
  • salt and black pepper
  • sour cream, greek yogurt or hollandaise (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add 8 ounces of Italian sausage into a large oven proof non-stick skillet and cook until cooked through and browned
  • Transfer the browned italian sausage onto a plate and set aside for now
  • Add the chopped potatoes and diced onions into the same skillet and cook until the potatoes are just tender
  • While the potatoes are cooking, whisk 8 eggs with 1/4 cup of heavy cream, 1/3 cup of finely chopped fresh herbs and a pinch of salt and black pepper until frothy in a separate bowl
  • Once the potatoes are just tender, add the browned Italian sausage back into the skillet and spread the potatoes, onions and sausage evenly throughout the skillet
  • Pour the egg mixture over the skillet and top with 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella
  • Transfer the skillet into a 350 degree oven and cook for 16-18 minutes or until the eggs are mostly set
  • Transfer the frittata onto a cutting board and slice into wedges
  • Serve garnished with sour cream, plain Greek yogurt or hollandaise sauce
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator