Looking for a hearty, one-pan breakfast that brings big flavour and farm-fresh goodness to your table? This bacon and breakfast sausage country-style skillet is made with pastured pork raised on non-GMO feed, free from corn and soy, ensuring a clean and wholesome start to your day. Featuring Ontario potatoes, local eggs, crisp bacon, and savoury sausage, it’s a satisfying way to fuel your morning.
This versatile dish is perfect for using up any breakfast-worthy veggies you have on hand, like spinach, kale, peppers, or onions. It’s a smart and delicious way to reduce waste and enjoy seasonal produce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s great for busy mornings or feeding a hungry family. Pair it with toast or a fresh salad for a balanced and nourishing start.
Bacon & Breakfast Sausage Country-Style Skillet
What You'll Need
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 4 breakfast sausages (pork or chicken), casings removed
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (as needed)
- 1 small yellow or purple Ontario onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 medium Ontario potatoes, diced small (skin on or off)
- 1 cup spinach or kale, roughly chopped (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar or marble cheese
- Fresh parsley or green onion chopped (for garnish - optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the Bacon:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave 1-2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan (discard the excess).
- Brown the Sausage:
- Add breakfast sausage to the same skillet and cook, breaking it up until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
- Cook the Potatoes:
- If the pan is dry, add a little butter or oil. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika*.
- Sauté Veggies:
- Add diced onion and red pepper*. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in spinach* or kale* and cook just until wilted.
- Bring It Together:
- Return the cooked bacon and sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and make 4 small wells in the mixture.
- Add the Eggs:
- Crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook on low until eggs are set to your liking (or bake in a 180°C/350°F oven for 6-8 minutes).
- Top and Serve:
- Sprinkle it with cheese and let it melt.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Complementary Sides
- Buttered toast or sourdough bread
- Simple garden salad for a lighter balance