Kicked-Up Country Breakfast

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound pork sausage removed from casings
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter more as needed
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell peppers
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Emeril's Essence (see Bayou Blast recipe)
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large Idaho potato peeled, cubed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• Hot toast or tortillas for accompaniment

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat an electric skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the butter, and when melted, add the onions, bell peppers, 1 teaspoon of the Essence, the hot sauce, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the potatoes (and additional butter if needed to prevent sticking), and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley and chicken stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are soft and stock is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

With a spoon, make 4 indentations in the mixture, and break an egg into each. Cover and cook until the eggs are set, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the eggs with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Essence and the cheese. Serve immediately with hot toast or tortillas.

This recipe yields 4 servings.