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Southwest Breakfast Skillet

Delicious Southwest Breakfast Skillet for a Protein-Packed Start

This Southwest Breakfast Skillet is a protein-packed dish perfect for starting your day right.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet Base
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil Can be substituted with light olive oil.
  • 16 ounces Refrigerated Hashbrowns Southwest-style works best.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Green bell pepper can be a substitute.
For the Protein
  • 12 ounces Chicken Sausage Gilbert's Ancho Queso is recommended.
  • 4 large Eggs Consider mixing whole eggs with egg whites.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse thoroughly before use.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese Shredded from a block yields the best texture.
For Toppings (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh or Pickled Jalapeños Choose according to your heat preference.
  • 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes Perfect for brightening flavor.
  • 1 medium Avocado Complements the flavors wonderfully.
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Opt for your favorite kind.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Consider adding for extra flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Balances the spices well.

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to broil. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the refrigerated hashbrowns and diced red bell pepper to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until the bottom layer is golden brown, then flip and cook for another 7-9 minutes until crispy.
  3. Add the chicken sausage to the skillet and sear for about 1 minute per side until golden. Then remove and cover to keep warm.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean, add the remaining avocado oil, and beat the eggs into the skillet. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes until just set.
  5. Return the hashbrowns and sausage to the skillet with rinsed black beans. Sprinkle low-fat cheddar cheese on top and broil for 1 minute until melted.
  6. Remove carefully from the oven and top with jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, and avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to swap ingredients to suit your taste or available items.

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