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Sage Sausage Biscuit Gravy

Breakfast becomes dinner around here pretty often. Maybe not often enough, really. Who really has time to enjoy breakfast in the morning, specially during the week? You’re in a hurry, you’re on your way out the door. You don’t have time to savor biscuits and gravy or anything else. That’s why making this sage sausage biscuit gravy for dinner is special. A hint of sage with creamy gravy. Not too thick. Not too thin.

Sage Sausage Biscuit Gravy

The Perfect Biscuit Gravy

You can serve this sage sausage biscuit gravy over any biscuit. I did a rare thing and made buttermilk biscuits from scratch. For the first time. And I have to say, there didn’t require much more effort than opening a tube of biscuits. But hey, whichever works. I’ve done both and I’ll take either one, just give me lots of gravy!

Whisk the milk in good. Don’t think, eh, I can get away with half-way whisking it. Get in there and the milk all incorporated and get the gravy nice and thick!

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Also try my biscuits and Tasso gravy.

Sage Sausage Biscuit Gravy
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Sage Sausage Biscuit Gravy

Making this sage sausage biscuit gravy for dinner is special. A hint of sage with creamy gravy. Not too thick. Not too thin.
Course Gravy
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, gravy, sausage
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 496kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Trisha Yearwood

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage into a hot large skillet. As it cooks break it into even smaller pieces. Cook until browned then remove to a plate.
  • Add the butter and melt.
  • Add the flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and stir until it is thickened.
  • Add the sausage back to the skillet and stir to warm through.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve over biscuits.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler

I don’t need an excuse like it being morning to have breakfast. I’ll have it for lunch or dinner, too. And one of my long-time favorites to have is French toast. And this here is my go-to recipe for making perfect French toast using my Cuisinart Griddler. My Griddler gets a lot of use. For everything from paninis to French toast, it’s a real workhorse.

French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler

I Like It Simple

I like my French toast to have just a bit of a crunchiness along the edges so I cook mine longer than the time I have in the recipe. It’s up to you. And I admit, I’m not too fancy when it comes to topping it either. Warm maple syrup and maybe some butter, that’s it. I always think about sprinkling on some powdered sugar. Or adding some fruit. But in the end, I end up with the simple approach.

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

As an aside, the Griddler is the perfect cooker for travel. I always take mine with me if we are renting a place on the beach or a cabin in the woods. You never know what there’ll be available to cook on where you’re going. When I take the Griddler I know I can make breakfast, lunch and dinner without any worries.

French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler
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French Toast using the Cuisinart Griddler

This is my go-to recipe for making perfect French toast using my Cuisinart Griddler.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Cuisinart, French toast, Griddler
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 455kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 4 slices bread I prefer Brioche, thick is best
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • Your favorite toppings for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk together the egg, milk, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Pour into a shallow pan (I used an 9" x 11" baking dish).
  • Add the bread slices. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Optionally, flip after 2 hours (carefully! the bread may be very soft and want to fall apart).
  • Heat up your Griddler using the griddle plates. Set the Griddle dial to 425 F and the Selector to Griddle. Open the Griddler with the plates flat, side-by-side.
  • Once the griddles are hot place 1 tablespoon of butter on each griddle plate. Using a nylon brush or heat proof spatula, spread the butter out evenly. You don't want the bread to stick.
  • Add 2 slices of the bread to each griddle plate.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes per side. Cook time is going to depend on how thick your bread is and how you like your bread done. This recipe produces a moist, soft French toast. If you like yours to have a bit of a crust you will have to cook the bread longer. Be careful flipping the bread
  • When the bread is done to your liking remove and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 408mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cuisinart GR-WAFP Electric Griddler, Waffle Plates Set of 2

Breakfast Pizza

I was digging around in the bottom of the fridge when I came across a tub of pizza dough. A quick check of the freezer found that I didn’t have any pizza sauce. And no ‘normal’ pizza toppings in the fridge, either. Well, I figured that this was the opportune time to make a breakfast pizza. I can’t say I went into the project with great optimism. Well, I’ve been wrong before. This breakfast pizza was easy to make and came out tasting fantastic. It was a welcomed twist on a regular ole pizza.

Breakfast Pizza

Have It Your Way

Of course you can add more toppings. Such as crumbled cooked breakfast sausage. Roasted red bell peppers. Salsa. Hot sauce.  Jalapeno slices. Use my version of breakfast pizza as sort of a canvas for whatever you want to do. You can’t mess it up. Also make my breakfast po boy and my egg McMuffin casserole.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Breakfast Pizza
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Breakfast Pizza

This breakfast pizza was easy to make and came out tasting fantastic. It was a welcomed twist on a regular ole pizza.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, pizza
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 770kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Pillsbury

Ingredients

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza crust
  • ½ cup bacon coarsely chopped
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 2 cups pepperjack cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Open dough and prepare per package instructions but bake only 4-6 minutes until the crust just starts to ge crusty. Remove from oven.
  • Cook bacon over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Drain all but 1 teaspoon of the drippings.
  • Add eggs, lower heat to medium low, and cook, stirring constantly, until just starting to set.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle egg over cooked dough.
  • Drop cubes of cream cheese onto crust. Add the pepperjack, red onion and bacon.
  • Return to oven and bake 10-13 more minutes or until the cheeses have melted and the crust is crunchy and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 347mg | Sodium: 1390mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Kitchen Supply 14-Inch x 16-Inch Aluminum Pizza Peel with Wood Handle
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Lodge BOLD 14 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Design-Forward Cookware

Country Ham Egg Muffin

I’ve made my share of egg sandwiches. And they were all good, but there was just a little something missing from them. Something was needed to put them over-the-top. When I ran across the recipe for these country ham egg muffin sandwiches in John Currence’s Big Bad Breakfast I quickly put the items I needed to make them onto my grocery list. They turned out to be my favorite egg sandwiches of all time. And nothing is missing from them. I’ve made them three times this week already (is that wrong?).

Country Ham Egg Muffin

The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich

Velveety American cheese, hot sauce, fried ham, a little thyme and salt and pepper, mayonnaise, and a perfect egg. Each bite was perfect. And don’t omit the mayonnaise. At first I wasn’t sure about mayonnaise on an egg sandwich. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because I associate mayonnaise with a big ole meaty lunch sandwich and not breakfast. Well, mayonnaise is really great on these country ham egg muffins, so don’t leave it off!

Oh how I wish I could eat at City Grocery. It’s on my bucket list for sure.

Also try my cowboy breakfast sandwiches.

Country Ham Egg Muffin
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Country Ham Egg Muffin

These turned out to be my favorite egg sandwiches of all time. I’ve made them three times this week already (is that wrong?).
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 625kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Big Bad Breakfast

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Brush the insides of the muffins with 1/4 cup of the butter.
  • Place onto a baking sheet and bake until lightly golden and starting to get crispy around the edges.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter to a large over-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ham and brown on both sides. Remove.
  • Add remaining butter to the skillet.
  • Crack eggs into 4 silicon ring molds.
  • Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes or until the whites are almost done.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook another 2 minutes until the whites are cooked. Remove.
  • Spread mayonnaise on the muffin halves.
  • Add the cheese, ham, eggs, a few splashes of hot sauce and the muffin tops.
  • If desired, place the sandwiches in the oven for 5 minutes to lightly melt the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 294mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1245IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Black Pepper Biscuits

I’ve always wanted to make my own biscuits from scratch. I finally stepped up to the challenge after watching Trisha Yearwood make these black pepper biscuits on her TV show. I figured heck, I can do that. So I did. And I was so happy that I did. These black pepper biscuits are ‘meaty’. They are not your light and fluffy little light clouds of dough. They hold up to anything and they taste absolutely divine. Buttermilk and butter… oh pinch me.

Black Pepper Biscuits

Butter Perfection

The key to these black pepper biscuits is the butter. Make absolutely sure you cut the butter into small pieces. Big ones will not do. I cut the 6 tablespoon chunk into teaspoon pats first, then I cut each pat into 9 small pieces. That worked perfectly for me. If you leave the butter too big your biscuits might just fall apart. At the least you’ll have a hard time forming them into biscuits to start with. So, smaller is better! And when they come out of the oven all hot and yummy, drizzle them with my black pepper honey.

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Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest – BPA-Free, Durable Spoon Rest with Drip Pad – Heat-Resistant Spoon Rest for Stove Top – Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counter – Kitchen Gadgets & Kitchen Utensils Holder

If you want that great homemade biscuit flavor but without the work, try my bread machine southern biscuits too!

Black Pepper Biscuits
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Black Pepper Biscuits

These black pepper biscuits are ‘meaty’. They are not your light and fluffy little light clouds of dough. They hold up to anything and they taste absolutely divine. Buttermilk and butter… oh pinch me.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, homemade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 183kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Trisha Yearwood

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a large bowl.
  • Add the butter cubes. Break up any pieces that stick together. Use your fingers to combine the butter with the flour mixture.
  • Add the buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.
  • Lightly pack the dough with your hands and place onto a lightly floured surface. Use the palms of your hands to flatten out into a 1″ thick shape.
  • Use a 2 1/2″ biscuit cutter to cut the dough into rounds. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Use any remaining dough scraps by pressing them back together with your hands and cutting more biscuits.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with the heavy cream and sprinkle generously with the black pepper.
  • Bake until starting to turn golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bread Machine Southern Biscuits

Only 1 in every 5 of my attempts to bake from scratch comes out successful. That’s up from 1 out of 6 a few years ago, but still not anything to brag about. So, the more I can use my bread machine, the better. And it’s even better when what I make comes out fantastic, like these bread machine southern biscuits. They have a great buttery flavor, light texture and smell absolutely divine. Now, they aren’t super light and flaky like dough you’d make by hand (if you weren’t me that is) but they are a great substitute for those biscuits you get in a tube, that’s for sure!

Bread Machine Southern Biscuits

Great Biscuits Make For Better Days

You can substitute maple syrup for the honey and end up with the perfect biscuit for a sausage breakfast sandwich. And of course, bread machine southern biscuits are perfect for the best thing ever made, deep fried biscuits. Oh yes!

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Cuisinart Bread Maker Machine, Compact and Automatic, Customizable Settings, Up to 2lb Loaves, CBK-110P1, Silver,Black

Slather these bad boys with some bacon jam and you’ll be in for a real treat!

Bread Machine Southern Biscuits
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Bread Machine Southern Biscuits

The more I can use my bread machine, the better. And it’s even better when what I make comes out fantastic, like these southern biscuits. 
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, bread machine
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 213kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place in the ingredients into your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. For mine, I begin with the wet ingredients and then add the dry.
  • Process on the dough cycle until done.
  • Remove dough from bread machine and roll out until 1/2″ thick. Try to not over-work the dough.
  • Cut into desired sizes and transfer to a buttered sheet pan.
  • Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Bake biscuits for 15 minutes or until lightly golden in color.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Homemade Frosted Corn Flakes

One of the first recipes I made out of Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important Book of the Day from John Currence was homemade frosted corn flakes. As soon as I saw it I was like wow…. how cool would it be to eat a bowl of cereal that I made? So I did. And it was fantastic. So much more corn flavor than the stuff in a box! I mean they were super corny! I could not get over just how much I enjoyed this cereal. It was like I hadn’t had a bowl in years. It didn’t wow me any more, I guess. Well, now I’m wow’d again!

Homemade Frosted Corn Flakes

Crunchy Until The Last Spoonful

These homemade frosted corn flakes were also a lot crunchier than the ones out of a box. They can definitely hold up to milk. You know how with the store-bought flakes you only have a few minutes before you have bowl of soggy sadness. Not with these. You’ll be crunching until the last flake.

The recipe calls for real sugar. I didn’t try it using a sugar substitute. My gut feeling is that you’re better using the real deal.

Homemade Frosted Corn Flakes
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Homemade Frosted Corn Flakes

So much more corn flavor than the stuff in a box! I mean they were super corny!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cereal, homemade
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 449kcal
Author Based on a recipe from John Currence

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 250 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the paper with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the cornmeal, masa, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, vanilla extract, and all of the salt.
  • Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir until blended. Add more water as needed, getting the batter to a consistency just a little thinner than that of pancake batter.
  • Pour the batter out onto the lined baking sheet and spread out evenly. Try to get it as thin as possible (mine was a bit thick, but you’re aiming for 1/8″ if possible).
  • Sprinkle the batter with the remaining sugar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes. The batter will dry out and start to crack. If your batter is thick like mine you might have to bake it a little longer.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Break up the corn into bite-sized pieces. It’s like breaking up brittle, but you want smaller pieces.
  • Return to the oven and bake another hour or until fully dried.
  • Remove and let cool completely. The flakes will get a bit crunchier after cooling.
  • Keep in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Country Sausage Gravy

There is truly no gravy like this country sausage gravy. It may seem like a lot of ingredients, but it is beyond worth the time. Creamy, meaty (sausage AND bacon!) and packed full of great flavors. Amazing flavors, unlike any gravy I’ve ever had.

Country Sausage Gravy

Even Better Made Over Charocal

I like to make this country sausage gravy in a large cast iron skillet over charcoal. There’s just something about being outside early in the morning cooking up a big batch of gravy for breakfast over a hot charcoal fire. Of course you can cook it just as easily on the stove top.

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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle. 12 inches and 10.25 inches with 8 inch Set of 3 Cast Iron Frying Pans

I usually serve this gravy over biscuits, but it would be incredible on a chicken-fried steak. For that matter, it’d be incredible on anything that requires sausage gravy.

Country Sausage Gravy
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Country Sausage Gravy

There is truly no gravy like this country sausage gravy. It may seem like a lot of ingredients, but it is beyond worth the time.
Course Gravy
Cuisine American
Keyword gravy, sausage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 658kcal
Author From the BBQ Pit Boys

Ingredients

For the gravy

Serving suggestions

  • Hot baked biscuits
  • Chicken-fried steak

Instructions

  • Note: You can make this wonderful gravy on the grill (using direct and indirect cooking) or stove.
  • Heat a large (cast-iron is best) skillet over lit charcoal (direct heat) or on the stove top over medium-high heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove to paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the crumbled sausage and cook until browned, stirring often. Remove to a large bowl. Crumble the bacon and add to the cooked sausage.
  • Add the butter to skillet and melt.
  • Add in the onion and cook until just soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • If cooking on the grill, move the skillet to indirect heat. On the stove, reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add flour, a little at a time. Mix, and add more flour. Cook until blonde in color. If too thin, add a bit more flour.
  • Add the milk 1/2 cup at a time, mixing. Continue cooking until thickened.
  • Add the chicken bouillon cube and stir.
  • Add in the sage, thyme, and cayenne. Mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, along with the Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and green onion.
  • Add in the sausage and bacon mixture. Stir and add more milk if the gravy is too thick.
  • Serve over hot biscuits or chicken-fried steak.

Nutrition

Calories: 658kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Sure, you can pan-fry sausages. Or bake them. But for truly moist breakfast sausage links that just pop in your mouth, cook them on your Char-Broil Big Easy®. Incredibly easy. No clean-up. Totally delicious. Breakfast sausage links on the Char-Broil Big Easy are a big win.

I was very happy with these sausages. I mean, sure, they’re just breakfast sausage links, but the casings get nice and crunchy while the meat stays very tender and juicy. They were really, really great. Surprisingly good, and all I had to do was lower them into my Big Easy® and hang out for about 15 minutes. Done.

Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy

A Bunk Bed Basket Is A Must-Have

I cooked the sausage using the basket that comes with the Big Easy®. You can cook more using the bunk bed basket, but you won’t be able to double the amount since the bunk bed is a little smaller. Don’t try and cram the sausages in or they won’t cook consistently.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Did you know you can make your entire breakfast on your Big Easy, not just sausage? Make bacon, breakfast cups and even eggs!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack
Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Breakfast Sausage Links on the Char-Broil Big Easy®

Sure, you can pan-fry sausages. Or bake them. But for truly moist breakfast sausage links that just pop in your mouth, cook them on your Char-Broil Big Easy.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, breakfast, Char-Broil, sausage
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 1kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce breakfast sausages links

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy®.
  • Add the sausage links to the basket. Try not to crowd them.
  • Lower basket into cooker and cook 15-20 minutes or until done, 160 F.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
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Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

These low-carb breakfast cups are the perfect fast morning meal. I usually make a batch on Sunday for the week’s breakfasts. You can mix them up so you don’t get bored. Add chopped spinach. Or mushrooms. Substitute bacon for the sausage. Use egg whites instead of whole eggs. Add a splash of milk. Add some hot sauce. You name it, you can’t go wrong with breakfast cups made on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Ideal Breakfasts

You can just as easily bake these breakfast cups in the oven, but I love my Char-Broil Big Easy, and I love cooking with it, so I tossed them into the cooker. For cooking in the oven bake them at 350 F until done.

These cups keep well in the freezer, so make extra and keep some on hand for those days when you just want to grab a quick breakfast. Toss them into the microwave for 30 seconds or so, and it’s time to eat!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Did you know you can make your entire breakfast on your Big Easy? Make bacon, breakfast sausage and even eggs!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack
Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Breakfast Cups on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These low-carb breakfast cups are the perfect fast morning meal.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, breakfast, Char-Broil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 210kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ pound breakfast sausage bulk (not links), cooked, crumbled
  • handful cheddar cheese
  • Your favorite seasoning like Mrs Dash

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Spray ramekins with non-stick spray.
  • Crack eggs into a large bowl. Use a fork to beat them.
  • Add in the sausage and cheese, along with your favorite seasoning to taste.
  • Use a fork to combine everything.
  • Divide mixture between the ramekins.
  • Place 3 ramekins in the Big Easy basket and the other 3 in the bunk bed. Lower into the Big Easy and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the eggs are done. I test them using a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are done.
  • Remove from the Big Easy and let cool before handling. The eggs should pop right out of the ramekins. If not, run a knife along the edges to loosen them then turn them over to remove the egg mixture.

Notes

You’ll need 6 3.5 ounce ramekins and the Big Easy Bunk Bed for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 186mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks