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Turkey Sausage Breakfast Bowls - A Hearty, Make-Ahead Morning Meal

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450 g) turkey sausage (bulk or casings removed)
  • 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, diced small (or use frozen hash browns)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large eggs (optional, for serving sunny-side-up, scrambled, or soft-boiled)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack, sliced avocado, chopped green onions, salsa, hot sauce, or fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Prep the potatoes. Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces for even cooking. Rinse under cold water, then pat dry. This helps them crisp instead of steam.
  2. Cook the potatoes. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove to a plate.
  3. Brown the turkey sausage. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the turkey sausage. Break it up with a spatula and cook 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Stir to coat.
  4. Add onion and pepper. Stir in diced onion and bell pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes, until softened and slightly charred at the edges for extra flavor.
  5. Wilt the greens. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes, just until wilted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Return the potatoes to the pan and toss everything together.
  6. Cook your eggs (optional). Fry, scramble, or soft-boil eggs to your liking. Season lightly with salt and pepper. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the hot mixture so it melts.
  7. Assemble the bowls. Spoon the sausage-potato mixture into bowls. Top with eggs, avocado, salsa, green onions, hot sauce, or cilantro. Serve warm.