Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Skillet
A one-pan breakfast of browned sausage, sweet peppers, eggs, and melted cheddar.
30 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 280 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 16.8 g net carbs and 2432 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage (no added sugar)
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Always check labels of packaged products if you have an allergy or intolerance.
Contains processed meat (sausage). Enjoy in moderation, depending on your goals.
Steps
- 1
Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until cooked through and no longer pink.
- 2
Add the olive oil and peppers. Cook until the peppers are tender-crisp.
- 3
Make 6 small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Cover and cook until the whites are set. Sprinkle with cheddar, cover again until melted, and top with chives.
Tips
- Read sausage labels. Some brands add sugar or breadcrumbs.
- Scramble the eggs into the skillet if you prefer.
- Leftovers reheat well for 3 days.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 280 g)
| Calories | 608 |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 50.8 g |
| Total carbs | 5.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Net carbs | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 1430 mg |
| Saturated fat | 19.7 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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