Description
Breakfast Bowl Recipe Freezer Meal offers a convenient, hearty, and flavorful start to the day, combining crispy golden hash browns, savory breakfast sausage (options for plant-based or meat-based), fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and sautéed bell peppers and onions. This freezable make-ahead meal is ideal for busy mornings, providing balanced nutrition and great taste in every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 8 ounces breakfast sausage or plant-based sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add frozen hash browns in an even layer and cook until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil or butter to the skillet. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking up any clumps, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. For plant-based sausage, cook as per package instructions. Drain excess fat if needed.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the skillet and scramble over medium-low heat until just set.
- Return hash browns, sausage, onions, and bell peppers to the skillet with the eggs. Toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cook until melted.
- Allow the mixture to cool, portion into freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- To serve, reheat bowls in the microwave until hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or hot sauce.
Notes
Swap sausage for turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for variety. Cheddar can be replaced with Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a dairy-free cheese. For extra veggies, add spinach or mushrooms. Prepare bowls ahead, cool completely, and freeze. To avoid sogginess, avoid overcooking eggs, and reheat in short microwave intervals. If eggs become rubbery, try reheating at a lower power setting. Store portions in airtight, freezer-safe containers to maintain freshness. For crispier hash browns upon reheating, reheat in a skillet or oven instead of microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 270mg