Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed (225 g)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion (1 medium onion) (75 g)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 clove)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped (140 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.2 ml)
  • 8 large eggs (about 400g)
  • 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 ml) (optional, for extra richness)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.2 ml)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.6 ml) (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (115 g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Brown sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  5. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), salt, and nutmeg (if using).
  8. If using a separate skillet and baking dish, transfer the sausage mixture to the baking dish.
  9. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture.
  10. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the frittata is set and lightly golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
  12. Let the frittata cool completely in the baking dish.
  13. Cut into 9 squares.