Sausage Frittata with Peppers and Onions is an easy skillet recipe with flavourful kolbassa (kielbasa) sausage and a spicy, peppery kick! It’s also gluten-free and perfect for any meal of the day.
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With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m in brunch planning mode. It’s my favourite meal to prepare, so naturally, when it comes to entertaining, I usually opt for brunch.
And while I create and share brunch dishes on Crumb Top Baking year round, the holidays are particularly special. So when Grimm’s Fine Foods asked me to create a recipe with their Kolbassa Sausage Bites, I knew it had to be a hearty brunch dish.
Grimm’s products are all made in Canada. They’re gluten, lactose and soy free with no MSG added, and they don’t use any fillers or by-products. We’ve been long-time fans of their lean turkey pepperoni, and now we’re fans of their kolbassa sausage bites too.
I’ve been making this sausage frittata with peppers and onions for the past few weeks, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with family and friends over the holidays.
Why you’ll love this sausage frittata recipe:
- This is a one pan meal that comes together quickly.
- It’s made on the stove top (except for a few minutes in the oven at the end) so it frees up valuable oven space.
- You can enjoy it for any meal of the day and it works well for meal prep.
- It’s gluten-free so perfect for guests with gluten sensitivities.
What is a frittata?
A frittata is similar to an omelette or crustless quiche in that it’s a dish made with eggs, veggies, meat and/or cheese. However, a frittata is prepared a little differently. It’s typically cooked on the stove top in a cast iron skillet, and once the egg starts to set around the edges, it’s quickly transferred to the oven and broiled until the egg is fully set.
Ingredients to make sausage egg frittata:
- Grimm’s Fine Foods Kolbassa Sausage Bites
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red onion
- Red and green pepper
- Jalapeño pepper
- Garlic
- Eggs
- Salt and pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes
How to make this sausage frittata recipe:
- Slice your sausage bites into 1/4-inch pieces and add them to a cast iron skillet with some oil. The sausages are pre-cooked, so you just need to brown them on both sides. This will take about 5-7 minutes over medium heat. Once browned, transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add your chopped peppers and onions to the skillet, along with some more oil, and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until they start to soften. Add in your minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the sausage back to the skillet.
- Whisk together the eggs, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the sausage mixture and cook on medium-low for 5-7 minutes. I like to swirl the egg around the edges of the pan to help it seep down around the frittata and cook quicker.
- Once the egg is almost set, place the frittata in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked and the frittata is browned on top.
Frequently asked questions:
- What do you serve with a frittata? While frittatas are usually hearty enough to enjoy on their own, you can also pair them with a side salad or roasted potatoes.
- Can you make this frittata in advance? If you’re looking to make this for a brunch gathering, I would cook and serve it right away. But if you’re looking to meal prep it, you can make it in advance. Once cooked, just cut the frittata into slices and place in individual glass containers. Cover and store in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.
- Can you freeze this sausage frittata? Yes, just place slices of the frittata in individual glass containers, cover and let cool in the refrigerator. Once cooled, place them in the freezer. They should last for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, defrost for a few hours in the refrigerator before reheating.
- How do you reheat leftover frittata? Just place the desired amount of frittata in a microwave safe dish and heat it in the microwave until the frittata reaches your desired temperature.
Additional tips for making this sausage egg frittata:
- As you’re broiling the frittata in the oven at the end, make sure you’re using an oven safe skillet or pan.
- This frittata has a spicy kick, so if you’re not a fan of spicy, just reduce or leave out the jalapeño pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. If you like it spicier, just add more.
- The frittata will puff up a bit while broiling and start to brown. Keep a close eye on it as it can start to burn quickly under the broiler.
- Once removed from the oven, let the frittata sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving. The frittata will sink a bit and the edges will pull away from the sides of the skillet. That’s okay. This will make it easier to slice and lift out of the skillet without sticking.
- Speaking of sticking, make sure the bottom and sides of your skillet are well oiled. This will also help prevent the frittata from sticking to your skillet.
Other skillet breakfast recipes you might enjoy:
- Savoury Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet is made with sweet potatoes, red peppers, eggs and turkey bacon. It’s ready in an hour and it’s perfect for brunch or meal prep.
- Green Goddess Crustless Quiche is light and lemony with lots of fresh herbs, arugula and asparagus, and topped with a creamy jalapeño tahini dressing.
- Sweet Potato Turkey Egg Bake is grain-free with ground turkey, sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup and sage. It’s a sweet and savoury dish that’s great for any meal of the day.
If you make this Sausage Frittata with Peppers and Onions, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Canadian
Description
Sausage Frittata with Peppers and Onions is an easy skillet recipe with flavourful kolbassa (kielbasa) sausage and a spicy, peppery kick! It’s also gluten-free and perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cups sliced Grimm’s Fine Foods Kolbossa Sausage Bites (1/4-inch thick)
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 3/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a 10-inch cast iron skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Add the sausage slices to the skillet and brown on both sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Carefully grease the bottom and sides of the skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chopped peppers and onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add the sausage back in and stir everything around to ensure even distribution.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the sausage mixture. (You may need to reduce the heat to medium-low to ensure the frittata doesn’t burn on the bottom. You can also swirl the egg around the edges of the pan to help it seep down around the frittata and cook quicker).
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs start to set around the edges.
- Place the frittata in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the frittata is browned on top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before cutting into slices and serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.
Notes
- As you’re broiling the frittata in the oven at the end, make sure you’re using an oven safe skillet or pan.
- This frittata has a spicy kick, so if you’re not a fan of spicy, just reduce or leave out the jalapeño pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. If you like it spicier, just add more.
- The frittata will puff up a bit while it’s broiling and start to brown. Keep a close eye on it as it can start to burn quickly under the broiler.
- Once removed from the oven, let the frittata sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving. The frittata will sink a bit and the edges will pull away from the sides of the skillet. That’s okay. This will make it easier to slice and lift out of the skillet without sticking.
- Make sure the bottom and sides of your skillet are well oiled. This will also help prevent the frittata from sticking to your skillet.
Just made this! It’s such a quick and simple way to make a comforting breakfast or brunch for the family!
I used a cast iron pan, and omitted peppers since I didn’t have any. Love this!
Hi Dana! Thanks for letting me know. I’m so glad you enjoyed the frittata!
What a delicious brunch option, Leanne! I love all of the veggies and sausage added! Looks so super delicious! Perfect for Christmas morning!
Thanks Haylie! We enjoyed it over the holidays!
You are making me so hungry with these savory egg and meat recipes! This one would be perfect for Christmas morning Leanne.
Thanks Tasia! That’s my plan – to make you hungry! 😉 I’m making this one for a family brunch this weekend!
I do love a good frittata, but haven’t made one with sausage yet. It looks delicious, and I love Kolbassa!
You’ll love it with the kolbassa!
I really need to make this for Christmas morning. We typically make French toast with eggs and bacon on the side, but I think this sausage frittata dish would be a fantastic substitute!
Thanks Leslie! It is a nice way to change up breakfast/brunch! Hope you get to make it!
This frittata looks so enticing and colourful!
Thanks Cyna!
Ooooh Leann!! This is an amazing sounding dish for Christmas morning!! So hearty and full of flavor from the sausage! Definitely need to try this!
Thanks so much Kelly! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
I wish I could get though sausage bites here Leanne! We’d love them. And we’d enjoy this frittata for any meal of the day! Delicious!
Thanks Mary Ann! I wish you could get them in the States too!
Frittata is the best brunch recipe and I love all the flavors you have used here. I love ,y cast iron pans and one of my favorite dishes to make in it is the frittata. This is definitely on holiday menu!
Thanks Sandhya! Hope you enjoy it!
I love frittata – so easy and so delicious. Perfect to make for a crowd too. Your version with sausage and peppers sounds absolutely amazing.
Thanks Pavani!
Frittata is one of our favourite go-to recipes! It’s an easy and simple way to feed the family! We also have to love sausage, so I definitely know everyone would enjoy this one. A perfect Christmas brunch!
Agreed! They’re great in a pinch and for any meal of the day! Thanks Katherine!
This would be PERFECT for Christmas breakfast! It sounds awesome, Leanne!
Thanks Kelsie!
I love frittatas and especially when they have delicious sausage in them 🙂 Looks perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
Thanks Jennifer!
Another great brunch recipe for the holidays!
I have had this brand sausage before and it’s very tasty. Looking forward to trying this.
Amazing pictures too!
Isn’t it a great tasting kolbassa?! Thanks Terry!
Looks and sounds so flavoursome! Delicious 🙂
Thanks Alex!
Looks good! Can’t wait to give this one a try over the holidays!
Thanks Marilyn!