American Breakfast Skillet
Set your senses ablaze with an exquisite featured dish from the heart of the USA: the American Breakfast Skillet. A harmonious symphony of classic ingredients elevates this dish into a sumptuous lunchtime treat. Generous chunks of golden potatoes, nestled amidst rich, savoury sausages, and the earthy depth of mushrooms, all brought together with a smattering of plump, rich baked beans. This dish, with its simplicity and rich, comforting flavours, embodies the quintessence of American home cuisine, served right from the skillet it was cooked in. This comforting dish is ideal for a cozy, leisurely lunch for two, or an energizing breakfast for anytime of the day. As an “Easy” recipe, it melds heartiness with a comforting familiarity, giving you the taste of American homeliness in every bite.
Serves: 2, Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 grams potatoes, diced
- 200 grams sausages, sliced
- 100 grams baked beans
- 100 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 10 ml olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Pinch of thyme
- 200 ml water
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium flame.
- Add the diced potatoes and water. Cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove the lid and allow the water to evaporate, then add the sliced sausages and mushrooms. Cook until sausages are browned and mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the baked beans, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Make two small wells in the skillet, and crack an egg into each.
- Cover again and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with an extra pinch of thyme if desired.
Tips
- For a crispy texture, allow the skillet to cook for an extra few minutes uncovered after the eggs are set.
- For more flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Serve with a side of toasted bread for an extra hearty meal.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 150 cal | 450 cal |
| Energy | 627 kJ | 1881 kJ |
| Fat | 10 g | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 36 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 6 g |
| Proteins | 5 g | 15 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 3 g |
