Sausage and Spinach Frittata (2024)

Sausage and spinach frittata – a delectable keto-friendly egg dish that tastes AMAZING and is perfect for breakfast or brunch!

It is generally believed that you should start your day with a healthy protein meal to keep you feeling full longer without any energy crashes.

This frittata dish checks all the boxes! It contains 13g of protein per serving and contains a good amount of vitamin A, C, and calcium. It’s also just 4g carbs per serving which makes it perfect for a low carb diet!

A frittata is a very easy egg-based dish to make. The name might sound fancy but it’s simply just a meal of eggs, vegetables, cheese and sometimes meat.

It is so versatile and can be customized in so many ways. If you can make a stir fry, then a frittata is not so far off.

One thing I love the most about this sausage and spinach frittata is that it’s not just a breakfast dish; a frittata makes a great brunch, lunch or even dinner.

I’ve been known to eat a frittata at all hours of the day whenever the mood strikes!

What is the difference between a frittata and an omelet?

There are a few differences between these two egg-based dishes.

An omelet is usually made with just one serving and is cooked entirely on a stovetop. When making an omelet, the egg is fried first and the vegetable is folded in.

A frittata is made with multiple servings in mind and you start on the stovetop and finish in the oven. When making a frittata, the vegetables are sauteed first, and then the egg is poured in.

Equipment Used

I use an 8-inch cast-iron skilletfor this recipe but if you’re going to scale up, you’ll need a bigger pan.

Ingredients Used

• Eggs: I use 5 eggs for this recipe but you can always scale up for more servings.
• Sausages: You can use whatever brand or flavor of sausage you prefer. For a vegetarian option, you can leave this out.
• Vegetables: Spinach, onions, red bell peppers.
• Heavy whipping cream: I just love the creamy, soft texture of the frittata when I use heavy whipping cream. For a dairy-free option, you can use almond milk or coconut milk.
• Cheddar cheese: You can use your favorite cheese here.
• Spices: Cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, and salt. You don’t need a lot of spices to bring out the flavor in this dish.
• Olive oil: For sauteeing the veggies.

How to make a sausage and spinach frittata

Preheat your oven to 350F. Chop the onions, red bell peppers, spinach and sausage into medium-sized bits. When chopping the sausage, you can just slice it or cube it, whichever one you prefer.

Pour in olive oil in a skillet and when it gets hot, add the onions and stir. After about a minute, add the bell peppers and sausage.

Give it a quick stir, then sprinkle just a dash of salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor. I don’t put a lot of spices here because I’ll add spices to the egg mix and don’t want it to be too salty.

While waiting for the veggies and sausage to cook, let’s prepare the egg mix.

Break 5 eggs into a bowl. Add in the cheese, heavy whipping cream, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and salt, and whisk thoroughly. I use half a teaspoon for all the spices here but you can add more pepper if you want more heat.

Pour in the chopped spinach and stir for a minute just until it begins to wilt. Add in the egg mixture and give a big stir, making sure everything is well incorporated and spread out.

Let it cook for a minute just until the outer edges begin to turn yellow. Carefully transfer the skillet to the lower or middle rack of your oven and set a timer for 7 minutes.

When the center is just slightly jiggly but looks mostly done, take out the frittata and let it sit outside at room temperature for a few minutes. The residual heat will still continue to cook it. If it's not ready, leave for about 2 more minutes.

This recipe serves 4 and contains 4g carbs per serving.

What can I eat it with?

Frittata can be eaten at any time of the day and goes well with bread, salads, or roasted veggies. I sometimes eat mine with some air-fried breakfast sausages.

Pair it with some of these super tasty low carb dishes:

Instant Pot Broccoli

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Air Fryer Green Beans

Instant Pot Cabbage

Instant Pot Asparagus

How do I scale this recipe up or down?

A trusted ratio when scaling frittata is:

• For 2 eggs, use a 6-8 inch skillet.
• For 4 eggs, use an 8-10 inch skillet.
• For 6 eggs, use a 10-12 inch skillet.

Expert tips for making your frittata perfect every time!

A frittata can be a bit tricky if you're making it for the first time, so here are some tips that will help.

1. When you pour the eggs into the sauteed veggies, make sure you give a quick stir from the bottom of the skillet so it does not begin to burn. Don’t over stir; a few big stirs will do.
2. Don’t use the top oven rack, or the top of the frittata might begin to burn before the inside is ready. You want the sausage and spinach frittata to cook from the bottom up so that by the time the top is done, you're sure the insides are done as well.
3. When baking the frittata, watch it very carefully so it doesn't begin to burn. Take it out when the center is still slightly jiggly and it looks mostly done. It will continue to cook at room temperature.
4. Don’t omit dairy or any creamer or the frittata will turn out quite dry. For a dairy-free option, use almond or coconut milk.

Try these other delicious low carb breakfast recipes!

Vanilla Chia Seed Protein Smoothie

Bulletproof Turmeric Latte

Spicy Omelet with Mushrooms

Sunny Side Up Eggs

Keto Coconut Pancakes

Instant Pot Hot Dogs

Need more sausage recipes? Try these:

Spicy Sausage Dip

Sausage Pepper Cauliflower Rice

Sausage Rougail

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