- 1 recipe Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage
- 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables such as tomato, baby spinach, bell pepper, zucchini or green onion
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack or American
- 8 large eggs
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- Prepare sausage. Remove skillet from heat; let cool 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Evenly divide beef and vegetables into eight food-safe quart-size plastic bags. Close securely and refrigerate up to 4 days. Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner), 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
- Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
- For each serving, spray one 6 to 12-ounce microwave-safe mug or bowl with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; whisk with fork.
- Stir in 1 bag refrigerated sausage-vegetable mixture.
- Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30 seconds.
- Remove from oven; stir. Continue to microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds or until egg is just set. Stir.
- Top with cheese. Let stand 30 seconds or until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with Toppings, if desired.
- Prepare beef as directed above, substituting 1 packet (1 ounce) reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix for herbs and seasonings in sausage in step 1.
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