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Sausage Frittata

(Family Features) - Get out of your morning rut and put some spring in your step by livening up your breakfast.  A warm, hearty breakfast can give you a satisfying start to the day and it doesn't have to be hard to make.  

Even on hectic mornings, families can enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal without the mess and hassle by using Fully Cooked Hearty Sausage Crumbles from Jimmy Dean.  Packaged in a re-sealable zipper pouch and kept in the fridge, this convenient pantry essential is ready in minutes and helps you put together a delicious and satisfying breakfast that's packed with protein for yourself or the whole family in no time.

These breakfast ideas are delicious options for the entire family:

Sausage and Egg Omelet: Cook eggs with Monterey jack cheese, Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles and salsa. Serve with fresh melon slices and low fat milk.

Breakfast Pizza: Top a whole-wheat English muffin with Hearty Turkey Sausage Crumbles, scrambled eggs, desired vegetables and low fat mozzarella cheese. Bake at 425°F until cheese is melted. Make it a complete breakfast by adding a glass of your favorite fruit juice.

Breakfast Bruschetta: For a savory breakfast, top toasted Italian bread slices with tomato slices and Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles. Sprinkle with dried basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted. Enjoy alongside a mixed fruit salad.

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos: Wrap eggs, peppers and Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles in a flour tortilla for a delicious breakfast you can enjoy at home or on the go.

Visit www.JimmyDean.com for more information, recipes, coupons and hearty breakfast ideas.

See below for an easy breakfast frittata recipe that the whole family can enjoy; add whole grain bagels with low-fat cream cheese and fresh fruit, and you have a satisfying way to start everyone's day.

Sausage Frittata

Ingredients
  • 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked red potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation
    1. Cook sausage in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until hot. Stir in potatoes.
    2. Beat eggs, cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl with wire whisk. Pour over sausage mixture.
    3. Cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes, occasionally lifting edge with spatula and tilting skillet to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. (Do not stir.)
    4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 14 to 17 minutes or until eggs are set.
    5. Top with tomato and onions. Cut into 8 wedges to serve.

Serves
Makes 8 servings (1 wedge each)

SOURCE: Jimmy Dean

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