SOUTHWEST FRITTATA

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Typically a frittata not a formal dish and thrown together with leftovers. Frittatas have become very popular in recent years with cooks coming up with creative combinations. This Southwest frittata is a great example of this. A hash of spicy sausage, peppers, onions, and potatoes elevates this to a more formal dish. Pepper jack...

Provided by julie merriman

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb spicy breakfast sausage
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, finely minced
4 clove garlic, grated
2 c yukon gold potatoes, diced
8 large eggs
1/4 c milk
2 tsp fresh dill, minced
1 1/2 c pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/2 c sour cream
1 c fresh pico de guillo

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a 12-inch cast iron pan or large ovenproof sauté pan, add oil and sausage.
  • 2. Cook, stirring often to break up the sausage until no longer pink - about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Remove sausage to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • 4. Into the pan, add the onion, pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until veggies are softened - about 8 minutes.
  • 5. Add the sausage back into the pan and stir to combine.
  • 6. Add the potatoes and stir.
  • 7. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt, pepper, and dill.
  • 8. Pour egg mixture over top of the hash tilting the pan to evenly distribute the eggs.
  • 9. Sprinkle the cheese over top and place pan in the oven.
  • 10. Cook until cheese is bubbly and browned and eggs are done about 10 minutes.
  • 11. Remove from oven and invert the frittata onto a cutting board or serving platter. Or, this can be served from the pan. Slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream and the pico de gallo.

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