Description
Start your morning with this hearty Apple Sausage Breakfast featuring savory breakfast sausage, sweet crisp apples, caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned potatoes. This comforting one-skillet breakfast is packed with flavor and ideal for weekend brunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
Meat and Produce
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 2 medium apples, cored and diced
- 2 cups baby potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Spices and Oils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the potatoes and other ingredients.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced baby potatoes to the skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and tender.
- Sauté onions: Stir in the diced onion and cook for an additional 3 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Brown sausage: Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook until it is browned and fully cooked through, breaking up pieces if crumbled sausage is used.
- Add apples and seasonings: Mix in the diced apples along with garlic powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper for flavor.
- Cook apples: Continue cooking for 4–5 minutes more until the apples become slightly tender but still hold their shape.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the breakfast warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Honeycrisp or Gala apples work best for a balance of sweetness and texture.
- Add fried or poached eggs on top for extra protein and a more filling meal.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
