Kentucky Scramble
Wake up to bold Southern flavors with this Kentucky Scramble, a hearty and colorful breakfast skillet that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. This recipe combines fluffy, creamy scrambled eggs with smoky sausage and a medley of sautéed red and green bell peppers, onions, and garlic for a vibrant, flavor-packed dish. Spiced with a hint of paprika and a dash of hot sauce, it brings just the right amount of kick to your morning routine. Perfectly balanced with a buttery finish and garnished with fresh green onions, this quick 30-minute meal serves as a delightful one-pan wonder. Pair it with warm biscuits or toasted bread for a complete and comforting Southern breakfast experience! Keywords: Kentucky Scramble recipe, Southern breakfast skillet, scrambled eggs with smoked sausage, one-pan breakfast, hearty breakfast ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 8 oz smoked sausage
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Dice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion.
Mince the garlic cloves.
Whisk the eggs in a large bowl with the whole milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the red and green bell peppers to the skillet and continue cooking until the peppers are softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Return the browned sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the egg mixture. Allow the eggs to cook gently, stirring occasionally, until they are fully set but still soft and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
Drizzle the hot sauce over the egg and sausage mixture, stirring to distribute the flavor evenly.
Transfer the Kentucky Scramble to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
Serve immediately with toasted bread or biscuits on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.6 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1344 mg | 448% | |
| Sodium | 4399 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.7 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1781 mg | 38% | |
*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.
