Description
A flavorful and hearty breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs, smoky andouille sausage, and a tangy, spicy Cajun sauce. Perfect for meal prep and customizable to your spice preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 12 oz (340g) andouille sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Crystal or Louisiana-style)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the parsley if using, and slice the andouille sausage into ½-inch thick pieces.
- Make the Cajun sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate to let flavors meld.
- Cook the sausage and aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage pieces until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then cook diced onion until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs until frothy. Pour into skillet with onions and garlic, reduce heat to medium-low, and gently stir with a spatula. When eggs are mostly cooked but still slightly runny, fold in sausage pieces and cook for another minute until set.
- Plate and serve: Spoon egg and sausage mixture onto plates. Drizzle generously with Cajun sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
Do not overcook the eggs; keep heat medium-low and remove from heat while eggs are still slightly runny to finish cooking with residual heat. Make the Cajun sauce ahead for better flavor. Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of water or broth to keep eggs creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
Keywords: savory eggs, sausage, Cajun sauce, breakfast, brunch, spicy, andouille sausage, meal prep