🍳 Savory High-Protein Breakfast Skillet – Hearty & Delicious
This high-protein breakfast skillet is packed with eggs, sausage, veggies, and melty cheese. A hearty one-pan meal perfect for mornings or meal prep.
Savory High-Protein Breakfast Skillet
2
servings5
minutes15
minutes420
kcalThis Savory High-Protein Breakfast Skillet is the ultimate morning fuel 🍳. With crispy golden potatoes, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and sausage of your choice, this one-pan dish is simple, satisfying, and protein-packed!
✅ One-pan meal for easy cleanup
✅ Choose your favorite sausage: pork, turkey, or plant-based
✅ Great for meal prep & freezer-friendly
✅ Can be made low-carb by swapping potatoes for cauliflower
📌 A must-try for a high-protein, satisfying breakfast!
Ingredients
2 cups diced potatoes (or cauliflower for a low-carb option)
½ cup sausage of choice (pork, turkey, or plant-based)
½ cup diced bell peppers (any color)
¼ cup diced onions
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Directions
- Cook the Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden and crispy (about 8-10 minutes).
- Cook the Sausage & Veggies: Push potatoes to the side and add sausage. Cook until browned, then stir in bell peppers & onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the Eggs: Make small wells in the skillet and crack the eggs directly into the pan. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until eggs are set to your liking.
- Top with Cheese & Finish: Sprinkle cheese over everything, cover for 1 minute to melt, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve & Enjoy! Plate and enjoy this protein-packed breakfast skillet hot!
Notes
- ✅ For extra protein, add an extra egg or mix in diced chicken or bacon.
✅ Want a spicy kick? Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
✅ Make it meal prep-friendly! Cook everything but the eggs in advance, then reheat and add fresh eggs when serving.
✅ Low-carb option: Swap potatoes for roasted cauliflower or diced zucchini.