Easy Sausage and Eggs
Start your day off right with this flavorful and hearty *Easy Sausage and Eggs* recipe, a quick breakfast classic that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring perfectly browned sausage links and eggs cooked just the way you like them—whether sunny-side up, over-easy, or scrambled—this dish is simple yet satisfying. A touch of butter adds richness, while a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and optional fresh chives elevate the flavors. Perfect for busy mornings, this protein-packed meal serves two and pairs beautifully with toast, fresh fruit, or a steaming cup of coffee. Whether you're fueling up for the day or craving a cozy brunch option, this recipe is your go-to for an effortlessly delicious breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces sausage links
- 4 pieces eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add the sausage links to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the same skillet. Allow it to melt evenly.
Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook them to your preference (sunny-side up, over-easy, scrambled, or as you like). Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Once the eggs are cooked, transfer them to plates alongside the sausage links.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your easy, delicious breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 970 mg | 323% | |
| Sodium | 3021 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
