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This easy breakfast bowl is ready in just 10 minutes and made with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy mornings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick: Ready in 10 minutes.
- Filling: High in protein to keep you full.
- Customizable: Swap in different meats or vegetables.
- Low-Carb: Fits well into a low-carb lifestyle.
- Flavorful: Sausage, eggs, and cheese are a classic combo.
A breakfast bowl is a simple, all-in-one meal that brings everything you need into one dish. In this version, I use scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese for a warm, satisfying breakfast that comes together quickly and easily. It’s a great way to start the day with a meal that’s both hearty and flavorful.
Pair your breakfast bowl with Butter Swim Biscuits, Banana Bread, Ambrosia, or Coffee Cake for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this egg and sausage breakfast bowl recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Eggs: Use 2 large eggs. Scrambled is most common, but fried, poached, or soft-boiled eggs work too. Extra eggs? Use them in a Breakfast Sandwich, Egg Wrap, or Breakfast Bagel.
- Sausage: I use a microwaveable sausage patty, heated for 45 seconds. You can also use cooked ground pork, bacon, or diced ham. Leftover sausage works well in a Biscuit with Sausage Gravy or Breakfast Casserole.
- Cheese (optional): Shredded cheddar is my favorite, but you can use cotija, feta, smoked gouda, or pepper jack.
- Butter: Lightly grease your pan with salted or unsalted butter to cook the eggs and add richness.
- Salt and pepper: Add to taste.
- Green onions (optional): Sprinkle on top for crunch and a fresh, mild onion flavor.
Recipe Variations
This breakfast bowl is easy to customize based on what you have on hand. Here are a few popular variations to try:
- Hash Browns: Mix in cooked frozen or homemade hash browns for extra texture.
- Spinach Base: Serve over a handful of fresh spinach for a lighter option.
- Southwest Bowl: Add black beans, jalapeños, and top with pico de gallo or guacamole.
- Avocado or Pickled Onions: Top with sliced avocado or pickled onions for extra flavor and texture.
- Breakfast Burrito: Wrap everything in a flour tortilla for a quick breakfast burrito.
How To Make A Breakfast Bowl
These photos and instructions help you visualize how to make this egg breakfast bowl. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring constantly until the eggs are fully cooked. (See photos 1–4 below.)
- Chop or crumble the cooked sausage patty and add it to your bowl.
- Top with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Pro Tip: How to Cook Scrambled Eggs Like a Pro
Think of cooking scrambled eggs like making risotto—keep stirring. As you gently stir, you’ll see the eggs begin to set around the edges, forming soft curds. The photo grid below shows the progression:
- Photo 1: Eggs just added to the pan (still runny)
- Photo 2: Soft curds beginning to form
- Photo 3: Eggs mostly cooked but still creamy
- Photo 4: Fully cooked, soft scrambled eggs ready to serve
Avoid overcooking—remove from heat as soon as they look just set.
Expert Tips
- Treat this recipe as a base—feel free to swap in your favorite ingredients.
- For smooth, streak-free scrambled eggs, beat the eggs in a bowl before adding them to the pan.
- Cook eggs over medium heat and stir constantly for soft, creamy curds. High heat can make them dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Just double the ingredient amounts.
They’re best enjoyed fresh, but you can cook the sausage and prep ingredients ahead to save time.
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This recipe is best served right away, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
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Breakfast Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 fully-cooked breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with salt and black pepper.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring constantly until the eggs are fully cooked.
- Chop or crumble the cooked sausage patty and add it to your bowl.
- Top with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Treat this recipe as a base—feel free to swap in your favorite ingredients.
- For smooth, streak-free scrambled eggs, beat the eggs in a bowl before adding them to the pan.
- Cook eggs over medium heat and stir constantly for soft, creamy curds. High heat can make them dry.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
I make a lot of scrambles. My only thing is when the eggs are in a bowl I season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. So yummy.
I made the Breakfast Bowl this morning, it was sooo good! Thank you, will be trying others from this website.
Delicious!!!
Simple, easy, quick. And even better with the additions.
Thank you so much for your feedback.
You can substitute 1 bacon slice, cooked and crumbled, or 1 ounce diced ham or Canadian bacon, for the sausage, if you like.
Terrific recipe.
Great recipe.