Description
This protein-packed Southwest Frittata is made with spicy turkey sausage, fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and topped with cheddar cheese. It’s baked to perfection for a hearty, low-carb breakfast or brunch, and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings like salsa, hot sauce, cilantro, or Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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- 1 lb. Jennie-O Turkey Sausage
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 oz. liquid egg whites (or 10-12 large eggs, whites only)
- 1/2 cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a 10-inch oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Cook Turkey Sausage: Add the turkey sausage to the preheated skillet. Break it up into small chunks and cook, stirring often, until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Add Vegetables & Spices: Toss in the diced red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped jalapeño with the sausage. Stir occasionally, cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir thoroughly to combine. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Add Egg Whites & Cheese: Pour the liquid egg whites evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the egg whites are fully set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Carefully remove the frittata from the oven. Allow it to cool briefly, then cut into 8 equal slices. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, salsa, hot sauce, or a dollop of Greek yogurt as desired.
Notes
- All nutrition facts provided are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
- If using egg whites from whole eggs, 16 oz is equal to about 10-12 large eggs.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or use full eggs if preferred.
- For extra heat, add more jalapeño or use a spicier hot sauce.
- This frittata stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days, great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of frittata)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
