Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries

Why Make This Recipe

The Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries is the ultimate breakfast for those who want a hearty start to their day. It combines all your favorites in one satisfying meal. Perfect for weekends or special occasions, this breakfast plate is not only delicious but also easy to make. Everyone loves a good breakfast spread, and this recipe will surely please the entire family.

How to Make Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp milk
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 4 breakfast sausage links
• 2 cups diced russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 fluffy pancakes (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp butter (for pancakes)
• Maple syrup for serving

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they are golden and crispy. Toss in the onions and red peppers during the last few minutes of cooking.
2. In another pan, cook the sausage links over medium heat until they are browned and cooked through.
3. Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Melt a little oil or butter in a non-stick pan over low heat, then pour in the eggs and gently fold as they cook. Add cheddar cheese at the end and mix well.
4. Warm the pancakes in a skillet with the remaining butter until they are golden brown.
5. Assemble everything on a plate: crispy home fries, juicy sausage, cheesy scrambled eggs, and fluffy pancakes. Drizzle maple syrup over the pancakes for the finishing touch.

How to Serve Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries

Serve the Big Breakfast Plate warm and fresh. You can place everything in separate sections on the plate or mix everything together for a fun presentation. This dish pairs well with a cup of coffee or fresh juice, making it an ideal choice for breakfast gatherings.

How to Store Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The home fries and scrambled eggs can last for about 2-3 days, while pancakes can last up to a week. Reheat leftovers in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave as needed.

Tips to Make Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries

• Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the vegetables and eggs.
• Adjust the seasonings to taste. If you like a little heat, add some hot sauce to the scrambled eggs.
• If you prefer homemade pancakes, feel free to make your favorite pancake recipe instead of store-bought.

Variation

For a shake-up, try adding other ingredients like spinach, mushrooms, or different types of cheese to the scrambled eggs. You can also swap the sausage for turkey sausage or bacon for a different flavor.

FAQs

Can I make the components ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the home fries, scrambled eggs, and sausage the night before and simply reheat them in the morning.

Can I freeze the pancakes?
Absolutely! Pancakes freeze well. Just place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to an airtight container.

What can I serve with this Big Breakfast Plate?
Aside from juice or coffee, fresh fruit or yogurt can complement this meal nicely. You can also serve it with additional toppings like whipped cream for the pancakes.

Big Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Home Fries

The ultimate hearty breakfast combining pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and home fries, perfect for weekends and special occasions.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 800

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Scrambled Eggs

• 4 large large eggs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp milk
• to taste Salt & black pepper

For the Sausage and Home Fries

• 4 links breakfast sausage
• 2 cups diced russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil divided
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

For the Pancakes

• 3 fluffy pancakes store-bought or homemade
• 2 tbsp butter for pancakes
• to taste Maple syrup for serving

Method

 

Cooking Home Fries

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they are golden and crispy.
2. Toss in the onions and red peppers during the last few minutes of cooking.

Cooking Sausage

1. In another pan, cook the sausage links over medium heat until they are browned and cooked through.

Making Scrambled Eggs

1. Whisk the eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Melt a little oil or butter in a non-stick pan over low heat, then pour in the eggs and gently fold as they cook.
3. Add cheddar cheese at the end and mix well.

Preparing Pancakes

1. Warm the pancakes in a skillet with the remaining butter until they are golden brown.

Assembling the Breakfast Plate

1. Assemble everything on a plate: crispy home fries, juicy sausage, cheesy scrambled eggs, and fluffy pancakes.
2. Drizzle maple syrup over the pancakes for the finishing touch.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the vegetables and eggs. Adjust the seasonings to taste. You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and serve fresh.