Description
These Sausage and Potato Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls offer a hearty and delicious start to your day. Packed with savory ground sausage, crispy seasoned potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese, this recipe is perfect for preparing breakfast ahead of time. The mixture of smoky paprika, garlic, and onion powder adds depth to the dish, while green onions add a fresh finish. Ideal for busy mornings, these bowls are satisfying and easy to customize with your favorite cheese.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Potatoes
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Eggs and Toppings
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your preference)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked through. Once done, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside to make room for the potatoes.
- Prepare 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 ensure the potatoes are evenly coated with the spices.
- Cook potatoes until tender: Continue cooking the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and develop a golden brown, crispy exterior.
- Whisk eggs and milk: While the potatoes are cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with the milk. Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Scramble the eggs: Heat a separate non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour in the whisked eggs mixture, and scramble until fully cooked but still moist. Remove from heat.
- Combine sausage and potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Divide mixture into containers: Portion the sausage and potato mixture evenly among your meal prep containers or bowls.
- Add scrambled eggs and cheese: Top each portion with the scrambled eggs and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. The residual heat from the sausage and potatoes will gently melt the cheese.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing each bowl with chopped green onions for added freshness and a slight crunch. Your meal prep breakfast bowls are ready to enjoy now or store for later.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the potato mixture for extra nutrition.
- Use your preferred cheese variety or a vegan cheese alternative for dietary needs.
- These bowls can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste and spiciness preference, adding hot sauce or chili flakes if desired.
