The Big Easy Breakfast Recipe

Conquer your mornings with this ridiculously easy and flavorful breakfast skillet! A crowd-pleaser for all genders, this recipe delivers crispy hash browns, savory sausage, and melty cheese in just 18 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight breakfast or a satisfying weekend brunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 385.3 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
The Big Easy Breakfast

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Big Easy Breakfast

  • 1 lb bulk pork sausage
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

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How to Make The Big Easy Breakfast

  1. Cook 1 pound of sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Remove sausage from skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
  4. Heat oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 2 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes and 1 cup of chopped green bell peppers to the skillet.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in the cooked sausage.
  8. Remove from heat and top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) .
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

24g

Carbs

12g

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