Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsScrambled Southern DinerNight Night Recipe

Night Night Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Country sausage, bacon, cheddar, red onion, peppers, red eye gravy**

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the country sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

  2. 2

    Add Bacon

    Once the sausage is cooked, add the bacon to the skillet. Cook until the bacon is crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the diced red onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender.

  4. 4

    Add Cheddar Cheese

    Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mixture in the skillet. Allow it to melt for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make Red Eye Gravy

    In a separate small saucepan, make red eye gravy by combining leftover bacon drippings with brewed coffee, simmer for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the sausage, bacon, and vegetable mixture hot, drizzled with red eye gravy on top.

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