MINI SAUSAGE FRITTATAS

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These are perfect for breakfast or brunch. While my gal pals love the spicy kick in hot sausage, I like using sage-flavored sausage and substituting Parmesan for cheddar. -Courtney Wright, Birmingham, AL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 large egg whites
4 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, eggs, milk and pepper; stir in sausage mixture and cheese. Fill greased muffin cups almost full; sprinkle with additional cheese., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.