Description
Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls are a convenient and hearty morning meal featuring roasted red potatoes, savory breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese. This balanced dish is prepared by roasting potatoes and cooking sausage and eggs on the stovetop, then assembled into individual portions ideal for quick reheating throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 7 medium red potatoes, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Proteins
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Splash of milk for the eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get ready for roasting the potatoes.
- Roast Potatoes: Wash and dice the red potatoes into small cubes. Spread them out evenly on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook Sausage and Bell Pepper: While the potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage along with the diced green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is completely browned. Drain excess fat if necessary and set aside.
- Scramble Eggs: In a bowl, beat the eggs with a splash of milk and salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a hot pan and scramble gently until just cooked through. Then combine the scrambled eggs with the cooked sausage and bell pepper mixture, stirring to mix thoroughly.
- Assemble Bowls: Once the potatoes are finished roasting, divide them evenly among six containers. Spoon the sausage and egg mixture over the potatoes in each container. Top each bowl with about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cool and Store: Allow the assembled breakfast bowls to cool completely. Secure lids tightly and store the bowls in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy, making them perfect for meal prep.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, omit the milk in the eggs and use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- These bowls can be reheated in the microwave or oven for a quick breakfast.
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage to modify protein sources.
- Adding herbs like chives or parsley can enhance flavor and freshness.
- If you prefer spicier bowls, consider adding hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast bowls, make-ahead breakfast, roasted potatoes, sausage and eggs, meal prep breakfast, easy breakfast recipe