Italian Sausage, Asparagus, And Fontina Cheese Frittata Muffins
I'm doing Italian Sausage, Asparagus, and Fontina Cheese Frittata Muffins.
Equipment
- 2 muffin tin pans 12-cup
- 1 mixing bowl Large
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 whisk
- 1 box gater
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 saute pan 12-inch
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage Casings removed
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup ricotta cheese Room temperature
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups Fontina cheese Freshly-grated (reserve 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 tbsps kosher salt
- 1 1/4 tsps black pepper Freshly-ground
- 1 8-ounce package thawed (Birds Eye Steam Fresh) frozen asparagus Cut into 2-inch pieces and sliced on the bias
- 1/4 cup orange bell pepper Finely diced
- 2 tbsps fresh chives Finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves Chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Start by spraying both muffin tin pans with non-stick cooking spray.In a large mixing bowl, break a dozen eggs. Add ricotta, half-and-half, Kosher salt, and fresh-ground black pepper, whisk to combine. Add freshly grated Fontina cheese, whisk to combine. Next, add the fresh chives, thyme, and asparagus, and stir to combine. Set aside.In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the sausage. Using a wooden spoon, break up the sausage. Stirring occasionally, cook until no longer pink, 10-12 minutes. Add the finely diced orange bell pepper, stir to combine, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.Next, transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.Combine the cooled sausage mixture with the egg mixture, stirring until well combined. Fill the muffin cup halfway with the frittata mixture. Sprinkle the reserved grated fontina evenly on the tops of each frittata. Bake until the eggs are just set, 15-20 minutes. Allow the Italian Sausage, Asparagus, and Fontina Cheese Frittata Muffins to cool before running a rubber spatula around the outside of each one to ensure easy removal.Transfer to a large serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature. There you have it, my Italian Sausage, Asparagus, and Fontina Cheese Frittata Muffins.
Notes
1) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.
