One-Skillet Budget-Friendly Bacon and Sausage Hash
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of bacon ($4)
- 1 beef smoked sausage ($3)
- 2 small onions or 1 large onion (about $0.25)
- Almost a whole bag of baby red potatoes (clearance price, $0.50)
- Medium green cabbage ($1.50)
- Few garlic cloves (about $0.25)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the beef smoked sausage into rounds.
- Dice the onions and mince the garlic cloves.
- Cut the baby red potatoes into small cubes.
- Shred the medium green cabbage.
- Pre-Soak Potatoes:
- Soak the cubed potatoes in water to ensure they become crispy when fried. This can be done ahead of time.
- Bacon Rendering:
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sausage, Onion, and Garlic:
- In the same skillet with bacon fat, add the sliced beef smoked sausage, diced onions, and minced garlic.
- Cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.
- Remove this mixture from the skillet and set it aside with the bacon.
- Potato Frying:
- Add a little more oil to the skillet if needed, and fry the soaked potatoes until golden and crispy.
- Combine and Season:
- Once the potatoes are crispy, reintroduce the bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic mixture back into the skillet.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Cook Until Tender:
- Cook everything together until the cabbage is cooked down and becomes soft. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the cabbage is tender, your one-skillet bacon and sausage hash is ready to be served.
- Dish it out onto plates and savor the delicious flavors of this budget-friendly and easy midweek dinner.
This hearty and flavorful one-skillet meal is not only affordable but also convenient, especially when prepped ahead of time. Enjoy feeding your family of six with this delicious and wallet-friendly dish!
