Sausage and Pepper Frittata

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A hearty, protein-packed breakfast with savory sausage, sweet peppers, and melted cheese, cooked in one skillet. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Breakfast sausage, Bell pepper, Spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz (170g), cooked and crumbled Breakfast sausage
• 1, thinly sliced Bell pepper
• 1 cup (100g) Spinach
• 4 large Eggs
• 1/4 cup (30g), shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, cook 6 oz cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage over medium heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat, add 1 thinly sliced bell pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until softened and edges are golden brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted, then add the cooked sausage, 4 large eggs beaten with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until edges set but center is still runny.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes until the frittata is fully set and golden on top.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.