Description
Hearty and flavorful sausage and potato breakfast bowls perfect for meal prepping. This recipe combines seasoned ground sausage, crispy spiced potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and fresh green onions for a satisfying and convenient breakfast option that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground sausage
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your preference)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and cooked through. Once done, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the potatoes: In the same skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and season them with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the potatoes evenly with the spices.
- Cook potatoes until tender: Cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and golden brown, ensuring they develop a crispy outside.
- Prepare egg mixture: While the potatoes are cooking, whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.
- Scramble the eggs: In a separate non-stick skillet, scramble the eggs over medium heat until fully cooked but still soft. Remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Combine sausage with potatoes: Once the potatoes are done cooking, return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix it well with the potatoes to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Portion the base: Divide the sausage and potato mixture evenly among meal prep containers, creating the base layer for the bowls.
- Add eggs and cheese: Top each portion with a serving of scrambled eggs and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. The residual heat will gently melt the cheese, adding a creamy texture.
- Garnish: Finish each bowl by garnish with freshly chopped green onions for color and a mild onion flavor.
- Cool and store: Allow the meal prep bowls to cool completely before sealing them with lids. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, perfect for quick and easy breakfasts throughout the week.
Notes
- Use any type of ground sausage you prefer such as pork, turkey, or chicken depending on dietary preferences.
- For extra crispiness on the potatoes, you can parboil them before sautéing.
- Feel free to substitute cheese varieties like pepper jack or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- These bowls can be reheated in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes before serving.
- Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
