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Cajun Frittata

A hearty baked egg dish filled with smoky andouille sausage, sweet bell peppers, celery, and savory Cajun spices.

33 minEasyServes 4370 cal/serving

CajunBreakfastStovetop and OvenLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 oz andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Whisk 8 large eggs and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning in a bowl until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add 6 oz sliced andouille sausage, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced celery to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes until vegetables soften and sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Pour the whisked egg mixture into the skillet and top with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

  6. 6

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Frittata dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cajun Frittata keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Cajun Frittata?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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