Cheesy Sausage and Egg Skillet Breakfast recipe
This dish takes me back to busy mornings when I needed something hearty, yet quick, to keep me going for the day ahead.
Start your day off right with this mouthwatering Cheesy Sausage and Egg Skillet Breakfast recipe! This easy-to-make and satisfying dish is packed with savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, all cooked to perfection in one skillet.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 sausage links, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the skillet:
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes and cheese:
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and sauté briefly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage and tomatoes.
3. Crack the eggs:
Create small wells in the cheese mixture and carefully crack an egg into each. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
4. Cook and garnish:
Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 5–7 minutes. Top with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Tips:
1. Use any type of sausage: You can use breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, or Chorizo to give the dish a spicy kick.
2. Add vegetables: Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach are all great additions to this recipe.
3. Use different types of cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Colby Jack are all great options for this recipe.
4. Make it ahead: Prepare the skillet the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Simply cook it in the morning.
5. Serve with toast or hash browns: Add some crunchy texture to the dish with toast or hash browns.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 350-400
Protein: 25-30g
Fat: 20-25g
Saturated Fat: 8-10g
Carbohydrates: 10-15g
Fiber: 0-1g
Sugar: 1-2g