Breakfast sausage and rice skillet 🍳
Have a little of this and that left over? Turn it into something delish for breakfast. Here’s what I did! #melschaotickitchen#fyp #cooking #breakfast
Recipe serves 2-3
1 1/2 cups left over rice
1/2 link of smoked sausage or kielbasa chopped into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup rotel- cilantro and lime flavor
1/4 cup canned pinto beans in seasonings
Garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder
Egg- any way you like it!
Avocado
In a pan add about 1tbs evoo, when warm add the rice and season it with your seasonings. As the rice gets warm and sizzling add your sausage and sate until brown about 2 min. Add the rotel and beans. The juices from these should give the rice great flavor. Cook for a couple of min. Add the peas and as they soften and cook through make an egg your way for each serving. Save your mixture in a bowl or plate and place your cooked eggs on top. Garnish with some salsa or your favorite hot sauce and serve with some sliced avocado on the side. Dig in!
Using leftover rice to create a tasty breakfast skillet is a fantastic way to reduce food waste and enjoy a wholesome meal. I often find myself with small portions of leftover rice, so combining it with sausage and simple pantry staples like canned beans and frozen peas makes for a quick and satisfying breakfast. One tip I've learned is to choose smoked sausages or kielbasa because their rich, savory flavor enhances the dish and keeps it from tasting bland. Adding seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper complements the ingredients and brings everything together beautifully. The Rotel with cilantro and lime is a great touch—it adds a subtle zest that brightens the skillet. Cooking the sausage and rice together in a little olive oil until browned adds a wonderful texture and aroma. The juices from the Rotel and beans naturally flavor the rice, so you don't have to use extra sauces or broths. Including peas not only adds color but also a slight sweetness and nutrition. Serving the skillet topped with eggs cooked any style is perfect for a protein boost. I prefer my eggs sunny side up so the runny yolk mingles with the rice mixture, but scrambled or fried eggs also work well. Sliced avocado on the side adds creaminess and healthy fats, making the meal even more satisfying. This recipe is incredibly flexible—you can customize it with whatever you have on hand, like swapping pinto beans for black beans, or adding chopped tomatoes or bell peppers. It’s a great way to use pantry staples in a creative way and start your day with a warm, filling breakfast. Give this sausage and rice skillet a try if you want a simple yet tasty breakfast that comes together quickly and uses up leftovers efficiently.