Description
A hearty and flavorful meal prep breakfast bowl featuring savory ground sausage, crispy seasoned potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for making ahead and enjoying a protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground sausage
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
Oils and Dairy
- 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 fully cooked through. Once done, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
- Prepare the potatoes: Using the same skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the potatoes with the seasoning.
- Cook the potatoes: Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and golden brown on the outside.
- Whisk the eggs: While the potatoes cook, whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scramble the eggs: In a separate non-stick skillet over medium heat, scramble the eggs until fully cooked but still moist. Remove from heat.
- Combine sausage and potatoes: Once the potatoes are tender, return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the sausage and potato mixture evenly among meal prep containers.
- Add scrambled eggs and cheese: Top each portion with scrambled eggs and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. The residual heat from the potatoes and sausage will gently melt the cheese.
- Garnish: Finish each bowl with a garnish of chopped green onions for freshness and extra flavor.
- Store: Let the bowls cool completely before sealing with lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for convenient breakfasts throughout the week.
Notes
- Use your choice of cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella, or any preferred melting cheese.
- Ensure potatoes are cut to uniform size for even cooking.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger meal prep batches.
- Reheat in microwave before serving for best taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be frozen but are best consumed fresh within 4 days refrigerated.
