Breakfast Frittata

This past weekend we were very lucky to host the Fabbris for a fun-football-filled weekend (and other revelry). To help us prepare for tailgating, I wanted to make something simple for breakfast that was also satisfying... this frittata was the perfect thing. I wish I had a picture to add to this post, but once the frittata hit the table it was devoured pretty quickly! I had never actually made a frittata before, but I seemed to come up with an effective strategey that involves both stovetop and broiler cooking methods. The eggs didn't dry out, and the fillings were awesome! This is an easy go-to breakfast for any weekend morning, and it's delicious and hearty as well! Enjoy :o)

Breakfast Frittata

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

6 large eggs

2 tbsp milk or cream

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 strips bacon

1 link chicken or pork sausage, chopped into bite sized pieces (I'm into Al Fresco brand)

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup arugula leaves, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

3 tbsp. blue cheese

You will need a large, non-stick, oven proof skillet for this frittata. Preheat the broiler.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. In the large skilled, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and wipe out excess grease. Add the sausage and onion and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. Add the arugula and blue cheese. Pour over the egg mixture and make sure everything is covered. Sprinkle the mozzarella on top of the eggs. Cook over medium low heat for about 4 minutes or until the edges are firm but the middle of the frittata is still loose. Transfer the frittata to the oven and broil for about 3-4 minutes or until the eggs are set and the frittata is cooked through. Remove from the oven and slide onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve! Yum!

The best part about this recipe is that you can use whatever fillings you like - keep it vegetarian, add extra meat or cheese, or experiment with some new combos. The method remains the same.