Savory Southwest Breakfast Skillet
This Savory Southwest Breakfast Skillet is a quick and easy breakfast or brunch option packed with flavor. It features a colorful mix of vegetables, hearty sausage and beans, and perfectly cooked eggs, all topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.
Equipment
- 10-inch oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (pork or chicken)
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Hot sauce optional, for serving
- Avocado, sliced optional, for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the crumbled sausage, black beans, and corn; cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Season the mixture with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Create four divots in the skillet mixture and carefully crack one egg into each divot.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet, avoiding direct contact with egg yolks if you prefer them softer.
- Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until egg whites are set, or transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 7-10 minutes for desired doneness.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with hot sauce and sliced avocado, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the rest of the seasonings. You can also customize this skillet with other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.