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Spicy Egg Frittata

A crowd-pleasing, Whole30 breakfast that is packed with flavor.
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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:45 mins
Total Time:1 hr 5 mins
Course: Breakfast, healthy
Keyword: breakfast, healthy, whole30
Servings: 12
Author: Gabi Fletcher

Ingredients

  • 18 whole eggs
  • ¾ cup almond milk see notes for alternatives*
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 package fully cooked, spice breakfast sausage cut into coin shapes
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole bell pepper can sub substituted for cubed zucchini
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder only if not using sautéed onion
  • ½ sweet yellow onion chopped finely
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional*

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch cast pan or oil and cast iron skillet. See notes below*.
  • First, sauté the bell pepper, onion, and breakfast sausage with olive oil on medium heat in a large saucepan.
  • After about 10 minutes, the sausage should be browned. Add the garlic powder, onion powder (if using), oregano, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
  • Once the spices are fully coating the add-ins, remove the pan for heat. Pour the sausage mixture into a greased pan.
  • Next, whisk together the eggs and milk in a mixing bowl. Add the salt and black pepper. Do not over-whisk, but make sure the egg yolks are broken and the mixture is homogenous.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture into the pan.
  • Bake your frittata for 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving! The frittata can be in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Microwave for 1 minute to reheat.

Notes

* Almond milk can totally be swapped for any unsweetened non-dairy milk. I would not recommend coconut milk or a exotic nut milk, but any of the basics will work. If you want to use cow milk, use any type (whole, 1%, 2%, skim, etc.). 
* I alternate between using a glass pan and a large cast iron skillet. The glass pan is more convenient, easier to clean, and can be easily covered in the fridge overnight. However, the cast iron skillet gives the frittata an additional depth of flavor. The cooking time will most likely be less if you use a cast iron skillet. Just make sure to load it with lots of olive oil so it's not a complete mess after.
* Cayenne pepper is completely optional! If you want a spicier frittata, add some. Otherwise, leave it out. If you can't find spicy breakfast sausage, just add a little more cayenne or even some red chili flakes to add a bit of heat!