Easy Customizable Sausage and Vegetable Frittatas Breakfast

This easy vegetable frittata recipe is a go-to meal for busy mornings, weekend breakfasts, or quick weeknight dinners. 

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Vegetable Frittatas are a great way to get your vegetables in for breakfast while using up whatever leftovers you have in your refrigerator. It’s a simple dish that combines your favorite veggies with a savory egg mixture, all cooked to golden brown perfection in a cast iron skillet.

Frittatas, similar to gumbo and ratatouille, are one of those recipes that are great for using up a bunch of leftovers that you may have in the refrigerator. That’s precisely how we came up with this recipe. Justin wanted something different for breakfast and decided to experiment.

We later looked it up and realized he basically made frittatas, even though we had never heard of them before. There were a lot of leftover vegetables in the refrigerator as well as some sausage. So he just started throwing things together.

That’s one of the best parts of this breakfast. It is entirely customizable to your tastes and preferences, and what ingredients you have on hand! For example, we had some sausage left over from making sausage biscuits and gravy. We also had sliced mushrooms, onion, grape tomatoes, and spinach. If you don’t want or like any of that, you can substitute other ingredients. Justin said next time, he will probably make it with green pepper, but it was still good without.

We used sausage in these since we had it leftover from before. But, you could also fry up some ham or bacon as well. Again, whatever you like, whatever you have on hand, and whatever you need to use before it goes bad can all go into this recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Veggie Frittata

• Versatile Ingredients: Use whatever vegetables you have on hand—bell peppers, sweet onion, broccoli florets, or even sweet potatoes.
• Protein-Packed: Add cooked sausage like turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or bacon pieces for extra flavor.
• Cheesy Goodness: A cup of cheese, such as sharp cheddar cheese, melts beautifully into the frittata.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Store leftovers in an airtight container for a quick reheat later.

Ingredients Overview

• Eggs: The base of the frittata. For a lighter option, use a combination of whole eggs and egg whites.
• Vegetables: Chop your favorite veggies into small pieces. Red peppers, green onions (green parts), and broccoli florets work well.
• Protein: Incorporate cooked sausage (turkey or chicken) or bacon pieces for added protein.
• Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese adds a rich flavor.
• Herbs & Spices: Season with black pepper, fresh herbs, and a pinch of fennel seeds for an Italian dish flair.

Tips for the Best Frittata

• Use a Cast Iron Skillet: It retains heat well and ensures even cooking.
• Don’t Overcook: Bake just until the center is set to keep the frittata moist.
• Customize: This is an easy frittata recipe to adapt—swap in your favorite veggies or proteins.
• Storage: Wrap leftovers in a damp paper towel and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving Suggestions

Pair your vegetable frittata with a side salad for a light lunch or with toast for a hearty breakfast. It’s also great as a crustless quiche alternative at brunch gatherings.

Sausage and Vegetable Frittatas Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sausage (cooked)
• 1/4 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup tomato (chopped)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp milk
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with milk and salt and pepper

In a medium frying pan, saute the vegetables in olive oil and add the sausage

Spread the vegetables and sausage out in the frying pan so they create one layer covering as much of the pan as possible

Pour egg mixture over the vegetables, trying to distribute evenly so there aren’t any gaps

Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the egg is firm on the bottom and starting to brown

Carefully flip the egg over to cook the other side and top with cheese so the cheese melts while the bottom is cooking

Serve warm sliced like a pizza

Sausage and Vegetable Frittatas Leftovers

Storage: Let the frittata cool to room temperature, then store slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Warm leftovers in a large skillet over medium-low heat or microwave with a damp paper towel for a couple of minutes until heated through.

Freezing: Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months—perfect for easy meal prep!

Recipe

Sausage and Vegetable Frittata

This easy vegetable frittata recipe is a go-to meal for busy mornings, weekend breakfasts, or quick weeknight dinners.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Course:

Breakfast

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

eggs

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vegetable

Dietary Needs:

Gluten-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Pork

Cooking Method:

One-Pan Meals

Servings: 4 servings

4.86 from 7 votes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sausage (cooked)
• 1/4 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup tomato (chopped)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp milk
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Recommended Equipment

• Chef Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Whisk – Wire
• Frying Pan
• Turner
• Pizza Cutter

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with milk and salt and pepper
• In a medium frying pan, saute the vegetables in olive oil and add the sausage
• Spread the vegetables and sausage out in the frying pan so they create one layer covering as much of the pan as possible
• Pour egg mixture over the vegetables, trying to distribute evenly so there aren’t any gaps
• Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the egg is firm on the bottom and starting to brown
• Carefully flip the egg over to cook the other side and top with cheese so the cheese melts while the bottom is cooking
• Serve warm sliced like a pizza

Notes

Remember, you can add any fillings you want to your frittata. The ingredients listed are just a suggestion based on what we made.

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Nutrition Facts

Sausage and Vegetable Frittata

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 261mg87%

Sodium 194mg8%

Potassium 348mg10%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 720IU14%

Vitamin C 50.3mg61%

Calcium 153mg15%

Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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