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Easy Kosher Turkey Sausage And Egg Breakfast Skillet - American recipe
There's something deeply satisfying about a breakfast that cooks in one pan and feeds the whole family. This kosher turkey sausage and egg skillet has become my go-to weekend morning meal, especially when I've got guests staying over or the kids have friends sleeping over. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive but honestly couldn't be simpler to pull together. I started making this recipe after trying to find a good alternative to the pork sausage breakfast skillets you see everywhere. Most kosher turkey sausages have really stepped up their game in recent years, and you can find some excellent spiced varieties that bring serious flavor to the table. I like using a fennel-spiced turkey sausage when I can find it, but any good quality kosher turkey sausage works perfectly fine. The key to getting this right is cooking the sausage properly first. You want those pieces to get some good browning and develop those crispy edges before you add anything else. I usually slice the sausages into half-inch rounds, which gives you more surface area for browning. Then it's just a matter of adding your vegetables (I keep it simple with onions and bell peppers), letting them soften, and creating little wells in the mixture for the eggs. This skillet works great for brunch entertaining because you can prep everything ahead of time. I'll often slice the sausage and chop the vegetables the night before, then just throw it all together in the morning. Serve it with some good challah or bagels on the side, maybe a simple fruit salad, and you've got a proper weekend breakfast that doesn't require standing over the stove for an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound kosher turkey sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced turkey sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy on the edges. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
  4. Using a spoon, create 6 small wells in the sausage and vegetable mixture. Crack one egg into each well, being careful not to break the yolks.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny (cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks).
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately directly from the skillet with crusty bread or bagels.

Notes

For firmer yolks, cook covered for an additional 2-3 minutes. You can prep the sausage and vegetables ahead of time and store in the refrigerator overnight. This recipe works well doubled for larger crowds - just use a bigger skillet or two separate pans. Leftover skillet can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size 1 serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 410mg 137%
Sodium 890mg 39%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 56%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.