Child's Sausage Plate Recipe

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash baby potatoes and cut any larger ones in half so pieces are roughly uniform (about 1-inch pieces). Pat dry.

Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.

Spread potatoes cut-side down on a small baking sheet or ovenproof dish in a single layer. Roast for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork. Keep warm.

While potatoes roast, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt and foam.

Add 3 mild breakfast sausage links to the skillet, spacing them apart. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C) about 10–12 minutes depending on thickness. If sausages brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium-low and cover for 2–3 minutes to finish cooking. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

In a small bowl, crack 1 large egg, add 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper (optional). Whisk until blended and slightly frothy.

Wipe skillet used for sausages with a paper towel, then return to low–medium heat and add 1 teaspoon butter. When butter melts and foams, pour in egg mixture.

For a soft scrambled egg: let eggs sit undisturbed 10–15 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, pushing cooked edges toward center. Fold until soft curds form but still moist, about 45–60 seconds total. Remove from heat immediately and keep warm. Alternatively, cook to child's preferred doneness.

While other components finish, arrange 1/2 cup carrot sticks and 1/2 cup apple slices on the plate. Place 2 teaspoons ketchup and 1 teaspoon mild mustard (if using) in small ramekins or dolloped on the plate for dipping.

Arrange the 3 cooked sausages, scrambled egg, and roasted potatoes on a child-sized plate with the carrot sticks, apple slices, and dipping sauces. Allow to cool slightly to a safe temperature for a child (test by touch).

Optional: cut sausages into bite-sized pieces for younger children and serve with a child-safe fork and napkin.