The Best Sausage & Cheddar Frittata | The Perfect Egg Dish Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is widely available and usually cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used for a lighter frittata.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more economical and have a longer shelf life.

Get ready to make a frittata using ingredients from the refrigerator.

Chop up the onion and add it to a skillet.

Add butter and olive oil to the skillet for sautéing the onions.

Melt the butter and add the onions to the skillet; sauté until caramelized, about 35-40 minutes on medium-low heat.

Chop up 6 ounces of white cheddar cheese and scallions; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 9 eggs, 16 ounces of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano; mix well.

Spray a pie plate with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Layer half of the sausage, half of the caramelized onions, and half of the cheese in the pie plate.

Add some chopped scallions on top of the first layer.

Pour half of the egg mixture over the first layer.

Add the remaining sausage, onions, and cheese as the second layer.

Add the remaining scallions and pour the rest of the egg mixture on top.

Top with chopped chives from the herb garden for garnish.

Place parchment paper on a sheet pan and transfer the pie plate onto it to catch any overflow.

Bake in the oven (temperature not specified) until set.

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