Maple Sausage Breakfast Bowl
Morning, upgraded. Maple sausage, fluffy scrambled egg, creamy avocado and cheddar pile onto Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa for a seriously satisfying breakfast bowl that goes big on flavor and easy on effort.
Ingredients
- 1 Minute® Brown Rice & Quinoa Cup
- 2 maple sausage links or patties, cooked and sliced
- 1 egg, scrambled
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp hot sauce, optional
- 1 tsp green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.Step 2
In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add egg and cook for 1 minute or until desired doneness.Step 3
In a bowl, add rice and quinoa, egg, sausage and avocado.Step 4
Top with cheese, hot sauce and green onions, if using.
Six minutes. One bowl. Zero sad-breakfast. Sweet maple sausage meets a hearty rice-and-quinoa base for a warm, satisfying meal that keeps up with whatever’s next. Add hot sauce when your morning needs a little more attitude.
Why This Quick Breakfast Bowl Works
Every layer pulls its weight. The sausage and egg make the bowl hearty, avocado adds creamy contrast and melted cheddar ties it all together. Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups brings satisfying texture and staying power, so you’re fueled for what’s next.
One reason we love this dish: the rice heats while the egg cooks, so everything comes together fast and without leaving a pile of dishes to wash. Big breakfast energy. Barely any kitchen drama.
A 6-Minute Breakfast That Keeps Up
A marathon of chopping veggies? Nope. Complicated techniques? Not this recipe. All you have to do is scramble and stack.
Using precooked maple sausage and our microwaveable rice cup cuts down the cooking time without skimping on the good stuff. The result is a warm breakfast bowl that works before class, between meetings or at the park. Morning, noon or midnight, this breakfast bowl is perfect any time.
Make This Rice Bowl Your Own
This bowl is easy to remix based on what’s in your kitchen or your mood that day.
- Add hot sauce, chili crisps or salsa for extra heat
- Top it with green onions for a fresh finish
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you want a kick
- Add spinach, peppers or mushrooms for a blast of veggies
- Finish it with a fried egg instead of scrambled, if that’s more your style
Follow the recipe exactly or call an audible. Your call. The bowl can handle it.
Breakfast Bowl Pro Tips
- Start with cooked sausage
Using precooked maple sausage keeps this recipe moving. Warm it while the egg cooks or slice it ahead of time for an even faster win. - Heat the Rice First
Heat the Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa before you cook the egg. - Add the Avocado Last
Top the bowl with avocado right before serving so it stays cool and creamy against the warmth of the dish. - Don’t Skip the Hot Sauce
The sweet heat plays well with maple sausage, making a little drizzle go a long way.
No matter the time of day you make this dish, this breakfast bowl is ready when you are. Fast, filling and easy to remix, it keeps the good stuff coming without slowing down your day. Bowl assembled. Cravings handled.
Maple Sausage Breakfast Bowl FAQs
What Is a Maple Sausage Breakfast Bowl?
A maple sausage breakfast bowl combines maple-flavored sausage, egg, rice and toppings in one hearty meal. This version uses Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa, avocado and cheddar for a balance of savory, sweet and creamy flavors.
Can I Use Sausage Patties or Links?
Either works. Cook the sausage first, then slice or crumble it before adding it to the bowl. Use whichever option gets you to the good part faster.
Can I Use a Different Type of Sausage?
Absolutely. Turkey sausage, chicken sausage or your favorite breakfast sausage can all step in. Maple sausage adds that signature sweet-and-savory flavor, but this bowl is not afraid of a remix.
