Description
A hearty and flavorful Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet featuring eggs, cheddar cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and scallions baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. This easy and satisfying breakfast is perfect for a weekend brunch or a nutritious start to any day.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
Sausage and Vegetables
- 10 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced in half moons (like turkey kielbasa)
- 4 ounces diced white mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- Oil spray for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to get it ready for baking the skillet.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 tablespoon of water until well combined. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped baby spinach, salt, and black pepper. Set this mixture aside.
- Cook the sausage: Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Spray the skillet with oil, then add the sliced smoked turkey sausage. Cook the sausage slices until browned on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Add the diced white mushrooms and sliced scallions to the skillet with the sausage. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, approximately 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat afterwards.
- Combine and bake: Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on skillet width, or until the eggs are set and cooked through.
- Serve: Run a knife around the edge of the skillet to loosen the cooked eggs. Slice into 6 equal portions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Meat: Replace smoked turkey sausage with chicken sausage or Italian turkey sausage. Alternatively, substitute with ground turkey.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the sausage altogether for a meat-free version.
- Mushrooms: Swap white button mushrooms for baby bella mushrooms.
- Vegetable Variations: If you dislike mushrooms, substitute with bell peppers or zucchini.
- Onions: Use chopped onion instead of scallions if preferred.
- Cheese Alternatives: Substitute cheddar with mozzarella or Swiss cheese for different flavors.
- Seasoning Enhancements: Add spices like paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, or herbs such as oregano or parsley to boost flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the skillet
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 547.5 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
- Cholesterol: 355.5 mg
