Description
This Smoked Turkey Sausage Breakfast Skillet is a quick and hearty morning meal loaded with juicy smoked turkey sausage, crispy smoked turkey bacon, fresh colorful veggies, and melted plant-based cheese. Perfect for busy mornings, it combines savory flavors with nutritious ingredients in one pan for an easy cleanup and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Proteins
- Smoked turkey sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Vegetables
- Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Garlic cloves, minced
Dairy and Alternatives
- Plant-based cheese, shredded or sliced
Oils and Seasonings
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Other
- Natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the bell peppers, red onion, and garlic cloves finely. Slice the smoked turkey sausage and smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces. Wash and roughly chop the spinach to have everything ready for cooking.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the smoked turkey bacon pieces until they become crispy and golden. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the red onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the peppers soften. Stir frequently to avoid burning and ensure the veggies stay tender.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Sausage: Add the smoked turkey sausage slices to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook until browned and heated through to infuse the dish with smoky and savory flavor.
- Add Spinach and Seasonings: Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts naturally. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a splash of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Melt the Plant-Based Cheese: Lower the heat and evenly sprinkle the plant-based cheese over the skillet. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt gently, creating a creamy layer. Once melted, sprinkle the cooked smoked turkey bacon pieces back on top for added crunch.
Notes
- Use a heavy skillet like cast iron for better caramelization and even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to keep ingredients crisp.
- Add fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, or chives at the end to brighten the flavors.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning while cooking bacon and vegetables.
- A small amount of natural gelling agent helps bind the cheese topping into a creamy layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: smoked turkey sausage, breakfast skillet, plant-based cheese, gluten free breakfast, quick breakfast, healthy breakfast, savory breakfast