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Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls

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Make-Ahead Breakfast Bowls are a nutritious and customizable meal-prep breakfast featuring roasted potatoes, eggs, savory breakfast meat, vegetables, and cheese. Perfect for busy mornings, these bowls store and reheat beautifully for a quick and satisfying start to the day.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups breakfast potatoes, diced
  • 8 oz breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the breakfast sausage or bacon in a skillet until fully cooked and lightly browned. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Whisk the eggs and scramble them in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until just set.
  6. Divide the roasted potatoes evenly among 4 meal-prep containers.
  7. Layer the cooked meat, sautéed vegetables, and scrambled eggs over the potatoes.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over each bowl.
  9. Allow the bowls to cool completely before sealing the containers.
  10. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Reheat and garnish with green onions before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Turkey sausage can be substituted for a lighter option.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add black beans or extra vegetables.
  • Cauliflower rice can replace potatoes for a lower-carb variation.
  • Add mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli for additional nutrients.
  • Top with salsa, avocado, hot sauce, or fresh herbs before serving.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Thaw frozen bowls overnight in the refrigerator before reheating for best results.

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