Much is made about the main course during a holiday meal, and for good reason. Food features prominently during the holiday season, and many a lasting memory is made around the family dinner table each December.

Though it’s impossible to exaggerate the importance of the main course during a holiday celebration with family and friends, savvy hosts, especially those welcoming overnight guests into their homes, recognize that a sit-down dinner isn’t the only opportunity to show off their culinary skills. When hosting overnight guests, a relaxing homemade brunch can make for the perfect way for hosts and their guests to ease into a day. Hosts looking to plan a simple, flavorful holiday brunch can utilize this recipe for “Mushroom Sausage Frittata” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Mushroom Sausage Frittata
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon good-quality olive oil
• 2 cups chopped smoked sausage
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• 8 fresh eggs
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:

1. Preheat oven broiler.

2. Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick, ovenproof skillet. Add sausage and sauté until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 additional minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Combine the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a blender; process until frothy. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sausage mixture and cook, undisturbed, until the sides and bottom are set but center is loose, about 4 minutes.

4. Sprinkle cheese over the top and place skillet under broiler and cook until mixture is just set on top and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cool 2 minutes, slice and serve.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy