Keto Tex-Mex Breakfast Skillet: Mouthwatering Mushroom & Sausage Feast!

Keto Tex-Mex Breakfast Skillet: Mouthwatering Mushroom & Sausage Feast!

Discover the ultimate low-carb, Keto-friendly Tex-Mex breakfast with our delectable mushroom and sausage skillet recipe. This cinematic recipe will transport you straight to the heart of Texan cuisine, bursting with rich flavors and textures that captivate your senses.

Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes - Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Keto

Allergens

Sausage (contains pork), Monterey Jack cheese (contains dairy)

Ingredients

  • 1. 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 2. 8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced 3. 8 oz portobello mushrooms, sliced 4. 1 lb pork sausage links (Keto
  • friendly) 5. 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 6. 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 7. 1 medium onion, diced 8. 2 cloves garlic, minced 9. 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (Keto
  • friendly) 10. 2 tablespoons olive oil 11. 2 teaspoons ground cumin 12. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 13. Salt and pepper, to taste 14. Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions. Cook for 7 minutes or until softened.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1 minute.
  5. Return the sausages to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top of the sausage and vegetable mixture, then cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is layering flavors and textures. Allow each ingredient to cook until it reaches its optimal state before adding the next one, creating a harmonious blend of tastes and mouthfeel.

Notes

Be sure to use Keto-friendly sausages and cheese to maintain the low-carb nature of this dish.

Cultural or Historical Background

Tex-Mex cuisine combines traditional Mexican ingredients with Texas cooking techniques. This dish reflects the fusion of flavors often found in this region.