Description

A hearty and delicious Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast recipe featuring perfectly scrambled eggs, flavorful cooked sausage, and melted cheddar cheese. This versatile breakfast can be served as a comforting plate or assembled into sandwiches using buns, English muffins, or tortillas, making it perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

Breakfast Components

1 lb breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or your choice)
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Serving (Optional)

4 breakfast sandwich buns, English muffins, or tortillas

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Instructions

Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the breakfast sausage and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and set the cooked sausage aside.
Scramble the Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if using. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir with a spatula, allowing the eggs to cook slowly and evenly until they reach your preferred consistency. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Breakfast: If serving sandwiches, toast the buns or warm the tortillas in a separate skillet. Layer the cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese on the buns or tortillas. To melt the cheese, optionally place the assembled sandwich under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Serve: Serve the sausage, egg, and cheese warm either plated or as assembled sandwiches wrapped in tortillas or on toasted buns or muffins.

Notes

You can substitute the sausage with turkey or plant-based options for different dietary preferences.
Garlic powder and paprika are optional but add extra flavor to the eggs.
For a lower fat version, use turkey sausage and reduced-fat cheese.
To prep ahead, cook sausage and scramble eggs separately, then assemble just before serving.
Try adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the eggs for added nutrition.