Smoked Sausage, Cheddar & Broccoli Pie

Easy to make, inexpensive yet feeds a family, delicious smoked sausage, tender vegetables with a hit of sharp cheddar and tons of flavor.

Make one of these and eat either serve it to the family with a big bowl of salad or eat it in small wedges for several meals. In Italian, this is called a FRITTATA but in Bariatric Eating we call it a crustless pie! Mangia and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced smoked sausage
• Small red pepper, peeled seeded, sliced 1/4 inch strips
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
• 1 cup broccoli florets - raw or cooked
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk - anything you have in the fridge
• 1 teaspoon Coleman's dry mustard or 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar

Instructions

• Sauté the smoked sausage in a non stick skillet over medium high heat for 90 seconds to render a bit of the fat, add the red pepper, onion, broccoli and stir fry until vegetables are fork tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat to cool.
• Coat a deep dish pie plate with non stick vegetable spray and preheat oven to 325 *.
• Prepare a custard by beating the eggs with the milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and cheddar. Stir in the sautéed vegetables and pour mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake until sides are golden and puffed but the center still jiggles slightly, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Reheats beautifully in a microwave.