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Gorgonzola Sausage Frittata

Gorgonzola Sausage Frittata

Ingredients

Serves 6-8

  • 2 medium red-skinned potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsps. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz. Italian sausage
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced into chiffonade
  • using a sharp knife or mandolin, cut the potatoes into thin slices. place them into a large skillet and add enough water just to cover. stir in 1/2 tsp salt. bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. cook for 4-5 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender but not falling apart. drain and allow the potatoes to cool.
  • in a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. add the sausage and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. remove the sausage from the heat and drain off any excess fat.

Method

  1. Preheat the broiler and set the rack 3-4 inches away from the heat
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining salt and the pepper until combined
  3. Set aside
  4. In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the bell pepper strips and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat.
  7. Starting from the outside edge and working around, arrange the potato slices over the peppers, overlapping slightly.
  8. Continue until the bottom of the pan is covered by overlapping potatoes.
  9. Distribute the cooked sausage and gorgonzola over the potatoes.
  10. Gently pour the eggs over all.
  11. Cover the skillet and return to low heat
  12. Cook until the eggs are beginning to set, about 5-6 minutes
  13. Remove the skillet from the heat and place under the broiler
  14. Cook until the eggs are puffed and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes or until the center is cooked through
  15. Remove from the oven and carefully slide the frittata out onto a plate
  16. Slice the frittata into wedges and sprinkle on the basil to serve

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