Cottage Cheese Egg and Sausage Frittata
This protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Frittata with spinach and chicken sausage is filling and delicious. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- unit Cooking spray
- 1 link Italian chicken sausage (casings removed)
- 8 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup 1% cottage cheese I love Good Culture
- 0.5 cup Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Chopped baby spinach
- 0.75 teaspoon Kosher salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Move oven rack to the second highest position from the top.
- Lightly spray a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, Pecorino Romano, spinach, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Add sausage to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon over medium heat and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Add the egg mixture to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to let the bottom set.
- Bake in the oven until the top is set, about 16 to 18 minutes.
- With a spatula, carefully slide the frittata out of the skillet onto a cutting board and cut into 4 wedges.
- Serve with salad and whole grain bread, if desired.
Notes
This frittata is versatile and perfect for meal prep. You can substitute sausage with turkey or omit for a vegetarian option. Enjoy warm or cold!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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