Description
This Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet is a hearty and flavorful morning dish combining protein-rich eggs, savory smoked turkey sausage, fresh veggies, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfectly cooked in a cast-iron skillet, this breakfast skillet offers a balanced meal that’s easy to prepare and bake to perfection for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 10 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Sausage and Vegetables:
- 10 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced into half moons (like turkey kielbasa)
- 4 ounces diced white mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- Cooking spray or oil for skillet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the skillet dish.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped baby spinach, salt, and black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Spray with oil to prevent sticking. Add the smoked turkey sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: To the skillet with browned sausage, add the diced mushrooms and sliced scallions. Cook while stirring occasionally until the mushrooms become tender, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat afterward.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set.
- Serve: Once baked, run a knife around the skillet’s edge to loosen the eggs. Slice into 6 equal portions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Meat: Substitute smoked turkey sausage with chicken or Italian turkey sausage. For a leaner option, use ground turkey.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the sausage entirely for a vegetarian breakfast skillet.
- Mushrooms: Use baby bella mushrooms instead of white button mushrooms for a deeper flavor.
- Vegetable Alternatives: Skip mushrooms if disliked and use bell peppers or zucchini instead.
- Scallions Substitute: Replace scallions with chopped onions if preferred.
- Cheese Variations: Swap cheddar for shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese for a different taste profile.
- Seasoning Enhancements: Add additional spices like paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, or dried herbs such as oregano or parsley to boost flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 547.5 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 355.5 mg
