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Jumpstart your morning with a delicious, protein-packed breakfast bowl! This single serving recipe combines eggs, sausage, and cheese for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal. Perfect for busy mornings or a nutritious lunch, it’s a versatile dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Plus, it’s a great fit for those on a low-carb diet.
Enjoy your breakfast bowl alongside fluffy Butter Swim Biscuits, moist Banana Bread, a sweet and fruity Ambrosia bowl, or a rich and tender Coffee Cake.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for busy schedules.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein and vitamin D, keeping you full till lunch.
- Versatile: Easily adaptable with different ingredients like veggies or other meats.
- Low-Carb Friendly: A great option for those following a low-carb diet.
- Delicious: The combination of sausage, eggs, and cheese is classically tasty.
What Is A Breakfast Bowl?
A breakfast bowl is a wholesome, all-in-one meal typically consisting of a variety of ingredients like eggs, meats, and vegetables. In this recipe, we’re focusing on a delightful combination of eggs, sausage, and cheese, offering a balance of protein and flavor that’s both filling and delicious.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this egg and sausage breakfast bowl recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Eggs: Start with 2 large eggs. Scrambling is a popular choice, but feel free to explore other styles like fried, poached, or soft-boiled to suit your taste. If you love this breakfast bowl recipe, consider making a Breakfast Sandwich, an Egg Wrap, or a quick Breakfast Bagel.
- Sausage: I typically use a microwaveable sausage patty for ease, heated for about 45 seconds. Alternatives include cooked, crumbled ground pork, bacon, or diced ham for different flavors and textures. If you have leftover sausage, consider making a Biscuit with Sausage Gravy or Breakfast Casserole.
- Cheese: While optional, cheese adds a delightful taste. Shredded cheddar is my go-to, but consider experimenting with crumbled cotija, feta, smoked gouda, or pepper jack for variety.
- Butter: Choose between salted or unsalted butter to lightly grease your pan for cooking the eggs. This adds to the richness of the dish.
- Salt and pepper: Essential for enhancing the overall flavor of your breakfast bowl.
- Green onions: Not mandatory, but a sprinkle of green onions brings a pleasing crunch and a burst of flavor to the meal.
Recipe Variations
Creating a breakfast scramble bowl is not only a protein-rich and flavorful choice but also offers great flexibility for customization. Here are some delightful variations to try:
- Include Hash Browns: Enhance your bowl with either frozen or homemade hash browns for an extra layer of texture and comfort.
- Spinach Base: Lay your cooked eggs and sausage over a bed of fresh spinach for a refreshing and nutritious twist.
- Southwest Style: For a zesty flavor, mix in black beans, chopped jalapeños, and top it off with pico de gallo or guacamole for a Southwest-inspired bowl.
- Tomatoes and Herbs: Add a burst of freshness by incorporating fresh or roasted tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
- Pickled Onions or Avocados: Garnish with pickled onions for a tangy touch or sliced avocados for creamy richness.
- Breakfast Burrito Option: Wrap the cooked ingredients in a flour tortilla to transform your bowl into a convenient and tasty breakfast burrito.
- Smoked Salmon and Pesto: Introduce smoked salmon and a dollop of pesto for a gourmet, flavor-packed variation.
How To Make A Breakfast Bowl
These step-by-step 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.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crack two eggs in a small bowl and beat them with 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt and 1/8 of a teaspoon of black pepper.
- Pour the eggs into the pan and cook, stirring continuously with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl.
Pro Tip: To cook perfect scrambled eggs, cook the eggs as you would cook a risotto, don’t stop stirring. As you move the eggs around, you can see them setting around the base and notice little cooked curds and raw eggs. Continue stirring until the eggs fully come together as shown in photos 1-4 below.
- Chop or crumble the cooked sausage patty and add it to the bowl.
- Top with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Expert Tips
- Use this breakfast bowl recipe as a starting point and get creative with the ingredients. Customize it as you would like.
- For the best scrambled eggs, crack the eggs into a bowl rather than directly into the pan. You’ll want to break apart the yolks with a whisk before beating them well to combine. This will result in streak-free, smooth scrambled eggs.
- Slowly cook the eggs. We recommend cooking eggs over medium heat. When you cook eggs over higher heat, the eggs turn out dryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! This easy breakfast bowl recipe can be doubled and tripled.
You sure can! The beauty of a breakfast bowl is that they’re perfect to make and keep in the refrigerator or freezer for quick and hearty breakfasts all week. All you need to do is divide the eggs and sausages between a few freezer-safe containers and allow them to cool. Top with cheese and green onions and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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To reheat a refrigerated or frozen breakfast bowl, microwave the egg meal on high for 30-second intervals, stirring in between to heat evenly.
The options are endless when it comes to toppings for a breakfast bowl. I’ve topped mine simply here but I also love adding sliced avocados, fresh herbs, and sliced jalapeños.
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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
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Breakfast Bowl For One
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
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crack two eggs in a small bowl and beat them with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the eggs into the pan and cook, stirring continuously with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl.
- Chop or crumble the cooked sausage patty and add it to the bowl.
- Top with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use this breakfast bowl recipe as a starting point and get creative with the ingredients. Customize it as you would like.
- For the best scrambled eggs, crack the eggs into a bowl rather than directly into the pan. You’ll want to break apart the yolks with a whisk before beating them well to combine. This will result in streak-free, smooth scrambled eggs.
- Slowly cook the eggs. We recommend cooking eggs over medium heat. When you cook eggs over higher heat, the eggs turn out dryer.
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 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.