Description
Sausage and Eggs is a classic, hearty breakfast that’s easy to make and packed with protein. This simple recipe can be enjoyed as-is or used to create breakfast sandwiches, wraps, or bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 breakfast sausage patties or links
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs or cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties or links and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and browned. Remove and set aside.
- Fry the eggs: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook to your desired doneness:
- Sunny-side up: Cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny.
- Over-easy: Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Scrambled: Beat eggs in a bowl, then pour into the skillet. Stir gently until cooked through.
- Serve: Place the cooked eggs and sausage on a plate. Garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, cook the eggs in the sausage drippings.
- Pair with toast, hash browns, or fresh fruit for a complete meal.
- Turn this into a breakfast sandwich by layering the sausage and eggs on a toasted English muffin or biscuit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage links and 2 eggs
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 375mg