Pantry Clean-Out: Garlicky Sausage, Broccoli & Egg Skillet

Time

20 minutes

Serves

4

Cuisine

Pantry Special

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into half-inch rounds
• 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 large eggs
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella, optional for topping

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced sausage in a single layer and cook without stirring for about 3 minutes until the undersides are golden brown, then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Push sausage to the edges of the skillet.

3. 3

   Add the broccoli florets to the center of the skillet with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir everything together, cover with a lid, and let the broccoli steam for 3 to 4 minutes until it is bright green and just tender.

4. 4

   Remove the lid, add the minced garlic, and stir for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.

5. 5

   Season everything with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, then create 6 small wells in the mixture by pressing a spoon down to the surface of the pan.

6. 6

   Crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Cover the skillet again and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny, or longer if your family prefers fully set yolks.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired and let it melt for a minute under the residual heat.

9. 9

   Serve directly from the skillet with crusty bread, toast, or on its own. Spoon out portions making sure everyone gets sausage, broccoli, and eggs.