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Sausage, spinach, and goat cheese tater tot frittata shown whole and sliced on serving plates.
Dr. J’s Kitchen

Sausage, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Tater Tot Frittata

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A crisp tater tot base is topped with hot Italian sausage, spinach, eggs, and goat cheese for a hearty baked frittata.
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Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • tater tots, thawed, enough to cover the bottom of a 12-inch skillet
  • 8 large eggs
  • ¼ C half-and-half
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 lb. package ground hot Italian sausage
  • 1 4-ounce package goat cheese
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided ¼ tsp. for the sausage and ¼ tsp. for the eggs.
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper, divided ¼ tsp. for the sausage and ¼ tsp. for the eggs.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange enough thawed tater tots to cover the bottom of a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Lightly press them with the back of a measuring cup. Bake on the middle rack for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, breaking it up, for 5–8 minutes. Squeeze the thawed spinach dry in a clean dish towel.
  3. Whisk the eggs with the half-and-half and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  4. Remove the skillet of tots from the oven. Spread the egg mixture, cooked sausage, spinach, and goat cheese evenly over the tots. Return the skillet to the middle rack and bake for 13–15 minutes, until the eggs are set and the tots are golden.
  5. To flip the frittata, cover the skillet with a large plate and carefully invert it so the crisp tater tots are on top. Serve.

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Notes

Tater tots: Use enough thawed tater tots to cover the bottom of a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. The exact number will depend on their size.
Spinach: Thaw the 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach and squeeze it thoroughly in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
Sausage: I use hot Italian sausage, but mild Italian sausage can be substituted for less heat.
Baking: Bake the tater tot layer at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Return the assembled frittata to the oven for another 13–15 minutes, until the eggs are completely set. Egg dishes should reach 160°F (71°C).
Flipping: Carefully invert the cooked frittata onto a large plate so the crispy tater tots are on top. Use oven mitts and be cautious of the hot skillet. You can also serve it directly from the skillet.
Yield: Makes approximately 6–8 servings, depending on portion size.

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