Sausage & Pepper Biscuit Frittata

FAST AND EASY, THIS VERSATILE DISH CAN BE SERVED FOR A WEEKEND BRUNCH OR WEEKNIGHT DINNER.

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz bulk hot Italian sausage
• 1 medium red bell pepper (about 3/4 cup diced)
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 6 eggs
• 1 pkg (16 oz) refrigerated grand-size flaky biscuits
• All-purpose flour for dusting
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Provolone cheese, divided
• Coarsely ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sausage into Classic Batter Bowl; microwave on HIGH 3 minutes. Dice bell pepper and chop basil using Santoku Knife. Break sausage into crumbles using Mix ‘N Chop. Add bell pepper to batter bowl; microwave on HIGH an additional 2-3 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink. Drain sausage mixture using 7" Strainer. Return sausage mixture to batter bowl; add basil and set aside. In Small Batter Bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth using Stainless Whisk. Gradually add eggs; whisk until smooth and set aside.
2. Separate biscuits horizontally in half to form 16 biscuits; arrange 12 biscuits in a slightly overlapping circle over bottom outer edge of (12-in.) Skillet. Place remaining four biscuits in center; lightly sprinkle with flour using Flour/Sugar Shaker. Using Baker's Roller®, roll biscuits to seal seams and press about 1 in. up sides to form crust.
3. Sprinkle half of the Provolone cheese over crust; top with sausage mixture. Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with black pepper.
4. Bake 17-19 minutes or until center is set but still moist and crust is golden brown. Remove frittata from oven. Serve immediately.

Yield:
8 servings
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 420, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 1020 mg, Fiber 1 g

Cook's Tips:
To quickly soften cream cheese, microwave on HIGH 15-20 seconds.