Kentucky Scramble

Wake up to bold Southern flavors with this Kentucky Scramble, a hearty and colorful breakfast skillet that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. This recipe combines fluffy, creamy scrambled eggs with smoky sausage and a medley of sautéed red and green bell peppers, onions, and garlic for a vibrant, flavor-packed dish. Spiced with a hint of paprika and a dash of hot sauce, it brings just the right amount of kick to your morning routine. Perfectly balanced with a buttery finish and garnished with fresh green onions, this quick 30-minute meal serves as a delightful one-pan wonder. Pair it with warm biscuits or toasted bread for a complete and comforting Southern breakfast experience! Keywords: Kentucky Scramble recipe, Southern breakfast skillet, scrambled eggs with smoked sausage, one-pan breakfast, hearty breakfast ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 8 oz smoked sausage
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp whole milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 2 stalks green onions

Directions

Step 1

Dice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Whisk the eggs in a large bowl with the whole milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Add the red and green bell peppers to the skillet and continue cooking until the peppers are softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 9

Return the browned sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.

Step 10

Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the egg mixture. Allow the eggs to cook gently, stirring occasionally, until they are fully set but still soft and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 11

Drizzle the hot sauce over the egg and sausage mixture, stirring to distribute the flavor evenly.

Step 12

Transfer the Kentucky Scramble to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.

Step 13

Serve immediately with toasted bread or biscuits on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1038.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1605.0

Total Fat 126.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 1344.2mg	0%
Sodium 4399.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 75.7g	0%

Vitamin D 263.9IU	0%
Calcium 342.7mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1780.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.3%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 9.7%