Sunday Supper

 

It was a busy Sunday at our house -- in fact, my husband's FitBit recorded more than 30,000 steps. So yeah, it was that kind of day -- even though it was Masters Sunday. Most of the day was consumed with chores and yardwork, with which our son, CJ, was an incredible help. But the busy day of mulching, power raking, laundry, shopping, grass seed spreading, and the like didn't leave behind a lot of time for cooking. So I was glad that my favorite recipe for Italian Sausage and Potato Frittata could come to the rescue. This healthy and satisfying dish comes together quickly and pairs great with a green salad (I added a Cara-Cara orange viniagrette that was light and refreshing on a sweaty day), crusty bread (are there really crustless breads?), and a fruit salad (can you say adorable mini watermelons?). And everyone in our house likes it, so there's that.

If you try this recipe (adapted from Cook's Country 30-Minute Suppers), don't skip the fresh basil. It makes the dish!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POTATO FRITTATA

10 large eggs

3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 T. half and half
4 T. minced fresh basil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. fresh-cracked black pepper
1 russet potato, peeled and sliced thinly
6 oz. (about two links) Italian sausage (I used Niman Ranch sweet, but hot also works), casings removed

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450. Whisk eggs, 1/2 c. of the parmesan, half and half, basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside. Place sliced potato in a microwave safe covered bowl and nuke about 4 mins. (This is part of what makes this meal so fast.)

While potato is cooking, brown sausage in a 10-inch skillet for about 8 mins. over medium high heat, breaking up pieces with a spoon. Stir in potato and reduce heat to medium. Add egg mixture and cook until large curds form but eggs are still very wet, about 3 mins. Shake skillet to distribute eggs, without stirring, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c. parmesan on top. Bake until golden brown, about 8 mins.

It was a hearty meal for a busy, egg-lovin' guy.