Looking for a quick and hearty breakfast idea for busy mornings? Try these cheesy breakfast bowls that are made with frozen diced potatoes, eggs, sausage, and cheese for a delicious breakfast you can meal prep this week.
This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here.
Love printables? Sign up here to access my free resource library that has meal planning printables such as shopping lists and favorite meal worksheets.
It’s no secret that starting your day with a warm and hearty breakfast can help you stay focused and be more productive, which is why I make breakfast a priority every morning. Whether it’s grabbing a quick breakfast during the week or enjoying a big Sunday breakfast with the family, it’s a ritual I never skip, because of how much better I feel during the day.
However, I realize how challenging breakfast can sometimes be with trying to get the kids ready for school or getting to work on time. That is why it’s always good to have a few quick options like breakfast sandwiches or these easy breakfast bowls that are the perfect make-ahead option for busy weekdays.
This hearty and cheesy breakfast bowl is my go-to on hectic mornings when I want something filling and simple to make. Made with frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers, sausage, eggs, and cheese melted over the top, it’s a satisfying breakfast that’s ideal for meal prep for the week or a cozy weekend breakfast.
Looking for more easy breakfast ideas?
- 42 Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- 48 Easy Breakfast Recipes With Eggs
- 45 Grab and Go Breakfast Ideas for Teens
- 70 Easy Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas for Kids
Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Breakfast Bowls
- Super easy meal for busy mornings, as you just quickly cook your ingredients, assemble, and enjoy.
- Best filling breakfast to start your day, with protein from the eggs and sausage, carbs from the potatoes, and fat from the cheese, it keeps you satisfied for hours.
- Budget-friendly, eggs and frozen potatoes are inexpensive staples that help you save money on groceries.
- Customizable, because you can add different veggies, meats, or cheese.
- Great for meal prep, as you can make a big batch and portion it into containers, then reheat during the week for a quick and easy breakfast idea.
- Picky-eater approved with simple ingredients, your kids will love this quick breakfast bowl recipe.
- It can be cooked any way you like, as you can scramble the eggs or sausage in a skillet or in the microwave. You can cook the potatoes in the air fryer or oven.
Cheesy Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Ingredients for Quick & Hearty Breakfast Bowl
This simple breakfast bowl with frozen diced potatoes, eggs, sausage, and gooey cheese is perfect for busy mornings, as it can be ready in minutes for a hearty breakfast your whole family will love (even picky eaters!)
You will need:
- eggs
- milk
- frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers
- frozen breakfast sausage or ground sausage
- shredded cheddar cheese
- shredded mozzarella (optional)
- salt and pepper
- salsa or hot sauce (optional)
How to Make This Easy Breakfast Bowl
- Cook your frozen diced potatoes in an air fryer or oven according to the package directions.
- Whisk the eggs, add milk, and season with salt and pepper. Then cook in a skillet or in the microwave (stirring every 30-45 seconds).
- While the eggs are cooking, heat the frozen sausage or ground sausage in a skillet until browned and cooked through. (If using the links, cut them into small pieces)
- Once the potatoes, eggs, and sausage are cooked, it’s time to assemble the breakfast bowls.
- Layer the crispy potatoes at the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the scrambled eggs, and top with the ground sausage or chopped links, then sprinkle with the cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese (optional).
- Lastly, microwave for 30-45 seconds or until cheese has melted.
- Serve with some salsa or hot sauce.
Variations:
- Add more veggies to the breakfast bowl, like spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes.
- Try it with different kinds of cheese or add bacon or ham instead of sausage.
- Make a high-protein version by adding extra eggs with cottage cheese.
- If you are looking for a lighter option, use egg whites, reduced-fat cheese, turkey bacon, and veggies.
- Use tator tots instead of the diced potatoes and add some sausage gravy for a breakfast totcho bowl.
Helpful Tips:
- Cook your potatoes until they are extra crispy before adding your eggs on top.
- Don’t overcook your eggs (keep them a little soft) as you will be warming up the cheese and you don’t want them to harden.
- Meal prep for the week by making all the ingredients ahead of time, then assembling them into individual dishes. When you are ready to eat, just heat it in the microwave with the cheese on top.
Storage:
- Store in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, adding your cheese in the last 30 seconds to melt.
Breakfast Bowl with Frozen Diced Potatoes
Ingredients
- 28-32 oz bag frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers (optional)
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage or 10-15 links
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook your frozen diced potatoes in an air fryer or oven according to the package directions.
- Whisk the eggs, add milk, and season with salt and pepper. Then cook in a skillet or in the microwave (stirring every 30-45 seconds).
- While the eggs are cooking, heat the frozen sausage links or ground sausage in a skillet until browned and cooked through. (If using the sausage links, cut them into small pieces.)
- Once the potatoes, eggs, and sausage are cooked, it's time to assemble the breakfast bowls.
- Layer the crispy potatoes at the bottom of the bowl. Add the scrambled eggs, and top with the sausage, then sprinkle with the cheddar cheese and mozzarella (optional).
- Lastly, microwave for 30-45 seconds or until cheese has melted.
- Serve with some salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
Variations:
- Add more veggies to the breakfast bowl, like spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes.
- Try it with different kinds of cheese or add bacon or ham instead of sausage.
- Make a high-protein version by adding extra eggs with cottage cheese.
- If you are looking for a lighter option, use egg whites, reduced-fat cheese, turkey bacon, and veggies.
- Use tator tots instead of the diced potatoes and add some sausage gravy for a breakfast totcho bowl.
Helpful Tips:
- Cook your potatoes until they are extra crispy before adding your eggs on top.
- Don't overcook your eggs (keep them a little soft) as you will be warming up the cheese and you don't want them to harden.
- Meal prep for the week by making all the ingredients ahead of time, then assembling them into individual dishes. When you are ready to eat, just heat it in the microwave with the cheese on top.
Storage:
- Store in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, adding your cheese in the last 30 seconds to melt.
Don’t forget to sign up for my Free Resource Library to grab my meal planning printables. You will also get access to lots more printables all completely free for you to print out and enjoy!
Follow me on Pinterest for more recipes and meal planning inspiration
