Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet
Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet brings together smoky sausage, jalapeño heat, and fire-roasted tomatoes under a creamy sour cream–cheese layer, all topped with a tender biscuit crust and more melty cheese. It’s rich, savory, and slightly spicy, perfect for a weekend brunch or a hearty breakfast-for-dinner that satisfies a crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; cook the breakfast sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- 3
Return the sausage to the skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and salt, and continue to cook until the peppers start to soften, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain off any excess liquid, and set aside.
- 4
Add the sour cream and 2 cups shredded cheese to a bowl; stir until well combined. Set aside.
- 5
Whisk the baking mix, milk, and oil together in a separate bowl until smooth. Add the crumbled bacon and mix well; set aside.
- 6
Sprinkle the tomatoes evenly over the sausage. Carefully spoon the cheese mixture over the tomatoes. Pour the baking mix mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- 7
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- 8
Let the skillet rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro or green onions.
- Calories 864.19 kcal High 43%
- Protein 42.85 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 45.55 g 17%
- Total Fat 56.37 g High 72%
- Saturated Fat 26.41 g High 132%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.52 mg High 50%
- Sodium 1947.52 mg High 85%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 9.83 g --
- Added Sugars 2.08 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 732.83 mg Good Source 56%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 717.3 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 48.69 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 1.02 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Mix, Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 864.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Mix, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 864.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet healthy?
- Ranch Hand Breakfast Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 864.19 calories and 42.85 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1947.52 mg (85% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 26.41 g (132% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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