Fall is in the air. Not here, but I assume that it is. Somewhere. With cooler nights ahead you’re going to want a family dinner that’s warm, comforting and comes together in a snap. This frittata is all of those things.
I made my own garlic and sage sausage this time (and it was super easy), but you can use whatever type of sausage you like; breakfast, Italian, chorizo or even andouille or tasso. You’ll notice in the picture above that the kale is not your typical curly kale. The day I made this there was some inexplicable shortage of curly kale. I was lucky to find this one. It’s a certified organic lacinato kale, which is also called Tuscan Kale. It turns out that I was making a more authentically Italian frittata without even knowing it.
Sausage and Kale Frittata
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1½ cups smoked cheese, such as Gouda or Gruyére, grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground cracked black pepper
- 2 Tble olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ lb sausage of choice (see notes)
- 1 bunch kale, washed and coarsely chopped
- ½ cup white wine, optional
Preheat oven to 400˚. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Add in three-quarters (¾) of the cheese and salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet (cast iron if possible) over medium-high heat. Cook onion and sausage together until sausage is cooked through and onion is soft, about 6-8 minutes. Add kale and wine, if using. Cook until wine has evaporated and kale has wilted, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and pour egg mixture over sausage and kale. Cook, shaking skillet occasionally, until edges are set, about 5-7 minutes. Top frittata with reserved cheese and place in oven on middle rack for 10-15 minutes until center is done. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes:
- I really like this garlic and sage sausage. It was really easy to make. It’s also perfect for breakfast.
- If you’re using a bulk sausage, such as Italian, breakfast or chorizo, remove the casing before cooking. If you’re using an andouille or tasso, chop sausage roughly before cooking with the onion.
- This frittata is great for brunch too.
Yummy!!! Looks very good!
have a great Monday! 🙂
Greetings from Stockhlm, Sweden!
I love that uncurly kale! I always buy it when I see it. I’d also buy this frittata if I could. But I guess I’ll make it instead. Looks delicious!
Wow, this looks fab! Perfect for fall…Thanks