Sausage-Broccoli & Biscuit Frittata -- Low Carb & Grain-Free

This evening I made a quick and easy dinner. I had a package of Aidells Habanero & Pepper Jack Smoked Chicken Sausage Links that I wanted to use, so I decided to make a big frittata for dinner. I used steamed fresh broccoli florets as the veggie for my frittata. I had a leftover chunk of extra sharp white cheddar cheese in the fridge that needed to be used and thought that would be a great addition, so I grated it and set it aside. I diced and browned my sausage links in an ovenproof skillet and then layered the steamed broccoli and white cheddar on top. I poured the beaten eggs (beat together with Parmesan) on top of the sausage/broccoli/cheddar mixture. I glanced over at the plate of leftover biscuits sitting beside my stove and decided to try crumbling a couple of the biscuits into crouton-sized chunks on top of the frittata. I sprinkled a bit more Parmesan on top and popped it into the oven to bake. It turned out amazing and only took about 15 minutes or so to bake. Adding biscuits to the top layer reminded me of the breakfast casseroles I used to make at holiday time (before going grain-free) -- you know, the kind where you put everything including the bread into the casserole the night before and then just bake it in the morning? You can substitute the sausage I used for your favorite sausage or meat and swap the broccoli out for your favorite veggie, as well as use your favorite cheese if you don't have (or like) sharp white cheddar. The frittata would be delicious without the biscuits on top...but I really liked it with them. The biscuits sort of transformed the frittata into a little skillet breakfast casserole. I snapped some photos below as well as the easy peasy recipe. This would be great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy!

Browned sausage and steamed broccoli

Topped the sausage with broccoli and white cheddar

Eggs have been poured over top

Biscuits have been crumbled on top...ready for the oven

Fresh out of the oven

I diced and used 3 of these sausage links

BOOM! 

Sausage-Broccoli & Biscuit Frittata -- Low Carb & Grain-Free

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter
3 3-ounce Aidell's Smoked Chicken Sausage Links (I used Habanero-Pepper Jack flavor), diced
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed and drained
3/4 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits, broken into pieces

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned; about 5 minutes. Spread sausage evenly on bottom of skillet. Layer drained broccoli on top of sausage and top with shredded cheese. 

Beat eggs along with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl; salt and pepper, to taste. Evenly pour eggs over the sausage broccoli mixture in skillet. Scatter crumbled biscuits over top of egg mixture and top with remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Cook on stove over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes to allow outer edges to begin to crust slightly. Place skillet in oven and bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden on top and center of frittata doesn't jiggle when the skillet is shaken slightly. Let frittata sit for a few minutes. Use a rubber spatula to help slide the frittata onto a cutting board. Cut into wedges and serve.