High Calorie Egg Breakfast: Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Sausage Links Recipe

Scrambled eggs loaded with cheese alongside sizzling sausage links. This high calorie egg breakfast is the plate bodybuilders and hungry teenagers agree on.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 520 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • large eggs 8 pieces
  • whole milk 1 cup
  • cheddar cheese, shredded 1.5 cups
  • butter 3 tbsp
  • pork sausage links 8 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • salt 0.75 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 7 g 5%
Protein 28 g 22%
Fat 41 g 73%
Serving size 210g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then add the sausage links. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    While sausages cook, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.

  3. 3

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in another large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and let sit for 20 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, pushing from the edges toward the center.

  4. 4

    When eggs are about 70% set, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the surface. Continue gently folding the eggs to incorporate the cheese, adjusting heat to low to prevent overcooking.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and cook just until the eggs are creamy and barely set, then immediately remove pan from heat. Serve hot alongside the sizzling sausage links.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredient is the combination of large eggs and cheddar cheese. These two bring richness, creamy texture, and the unmistakable flavor profile associated with cheesy scrambled eggs, forming the base of both taste and nutrition.
Q. How do I avoid tough or dry scrambled eggs?
Keep your heat moderate. Once the eggs begin to set, lower the heat and gently fold the mixture. Adding cheese when the eggs are 70% set and removing them from the pan just when they're creamy prevents dryness and ensures softness.
Q. Which ingredient gives the most flavor impact?
Cheddar cheese contributes a sharp, savory punch, while butter enhances the eggs' texture and sausage links add a smoky, meaty backdrop. Each plays a role, but cheddar cheese stands out most for flavor intensity.
Q. How many calories and protein does each serving provide?
Each serving contains about 520 kcal and 28 grams of protein. The protein-to-carb ratio is notably high, with protein making up 22% of total calories compared to only 5% for carbohydrates.
Q. How much time does this recipe take and what’s the key cooking step?
The entire recipe takes around 15 minutes from start to finish. The critical step is gently folding in the cheese and lowering the heat during final moments to achieve creamy, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs.
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