Sausage and Grits Frittata
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons quick-cooking grits
- 1/4 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 4 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup finely grated sharp Cheddar
- cayenne to taste
- In a small heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil, add the grits and salt to taste, and cook the grits, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until they are very thick.
- Spoon the grits onto a sheet of plastic wrap, using the plastic wrap form them into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle, and chill them, wrapped in the plastic wrap, for 15 minutes.
- Cut the grits into 1/2-inch dice.
- In a 9-inch non-stick skillet cook the kielbasa and the bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the scallions, the Cheddar, the cayenne, and salt to taste and stir in the kielbasa mixture and the diced grits, gently.
- In the skillet heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking, pour in the egg mixture, and cook the frittata, without stirring, for 8 minutes, or until the edge is set but the center is still soft.
- If the skillet handle is plastic, wrap it in a double thickness of foil.
- Broil the frittata under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is golden, and let it cool in the skillet for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge, slide the frittata onto a serving plate, and cut it into wedges.
- Serve the frittata warm or at room temperature.
water, quickcooking grits, kielbasa, red bell pepper, olive oil, eggs, scallions, cheddar, cayenne
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sausage-and-grits-frittata-12763 (may not work)