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Simple Mexican Frittata Plated Top

Simple Mexican Frittata

Easy and delicious breakfast dish that can be adapted to myriad of styles
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 367 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Sweet Onion, diced
  • 1 Serrano Pepper, diced optional, based on spice preference
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, diced
  • 1 lb. Breakfast Sausage or Mexican Chorizo We used Jimmy Dean Hot
  • 12 Eggs
  • ½ cup Half and Half or Milk (optional) Omit for dairy free
  • 1½ cups Mexican Cheese Blend
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • ½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, onion, serrano, and jalapeno for about 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic and saute for another 1 - 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Frittata Veggies Saute
  • Add sausage and brown, using a wooden spoon to break up sausage. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until sausage is browned.
    Frittata Sausage added to pan
  • Transfer pan contents to casserole dish. Scramble eggs with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Pour contents into casserole dish over sausage and vegetable mixture. Add cheese and any remaining cilantro over top.
    Frittata Pre-Cook with cheese
  • Cook in oven for 25 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove from oven and let cool. Divide into 8 servings and serve with cilantro garnish.
    Frittata Finished in Pan

Notes

Note: Ingredients can be substituted based on spice preference.  Also, nearly any ingredient combination can be used following the same instructions.
Keyword breakfast casserole, Cheese, egg bake, Eggs, Frittata, Mexican, Sausage, Under 500 Calories