With a little weekend prep, you can have protein-packed breakfast bowls ready to grab, heat, and enjoy all week long. Featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, ham and cheese, and veggie-filled hash brown potatoes, these make-ahead bowls ensure you’re fueled and ready to take on even the busiest mornings.
INGREDIENTS
- 12-15 eggs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cream
- 4 tbsp canola oil
- 1 large green pepper, seeded & diced
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled & diced
- 1 package refrigerated diced hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Scramble the Eggs:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and cream until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and reduce heat to low.
- Gently scramble the eggs, stirring occasionally, until just slightly undercooked.
- Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Hash Browns & Veggies:
- In the same skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat.
- Add hash browns, spreading them evenly in the pan. Let them cook undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Stir, spread them out again, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add diced green pepper, onion, and ham. Stir to combine.
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowls:
- Divide the scrambled eggs evenly among your meal prep bowls.
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs.
- Evenly distribute the hash brown mixture between the bowls.
- Top with an additional sprinkle of cheese.
- Allow the bowls to cool completely before sealing with lids.
- Store in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5 days.
NOTES
- For Crispy Hash Browns: Use a cast-iron skillet for the best texture. A larger skillet than expected makes stirring easier and prevents mess.
- Customization Options:
- Swap ham for crumbled bacon or cooked breakfast sausage.
- Try different shredded cheeses to mix up the flavor.
- Serving Size: Makes 4-6 bowls, depending on portion size. Easily double or triple for larger meal prep.
Nutrition (Per Serving):
- Calories: 656 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 550mg
- Sodium: 878mg
- Potassium: 726mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 1302 IU
- Vitamin C: 46mg
- Calcium: 405mg
- Iron: 4mg
