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Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers

January 17, 2017 By Patricia 48 Comments

Breakfast time can be hectic, but it doesn’t have to be. Have you ever raided your fridge in search of leftovers to turn into breakfast? You should definitely try it. That’s what I did to put together my recipe for Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers.

Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers is a great morning meal!

The holidays have had me STUFFED. And when I say holidays, I mean from Thanksgiving up to this past week. That’s a little longer than most people celebrate, I know, but my birthday was last week, so…

Need a quick meal for breakfast? Use whatcha got! Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers are amazing!

I’m fortunate that my fridge is always full. Sometimes it’s too full, and that’s when I look to leftovers. Whether I serve leftovers the same way as the day before, or if I serve them as something a little different, they’re always welcome.

I made Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers from the extras of my Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers recipe. This new recipe is a great example of how you can transform dinner leftovers into a delicious breakfast.

What to do with what's in the fridge? Make Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers, of course!

I had mussels left over from dinner the other night, and I was wracking my brain with what I could do with them the next morning—aside from just opening the fridge and popping a few in my mouth (which is what I did!).

No leftovers to rely on for this a.m. dish? No problem! You can easily make it from scratch—and I stress easily because who has time to fuss over breakfast every day?

You'll love serving Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers!

Since breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, don’t skip it. And don’t skip over those goodies in the fridge that are just begging for new life. I suggest Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers.

Do you ever eat dinner leftovers for breakfast? I’d love to hear about how you serve them!

Looking for more breakfast ideas? Check out a few of my other breakfast recipes:
Creamy Breakfast Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Broccoli and Swiss Quiche
Cherry, Almond & Coconut Overnight Oats with Chia

Use your leftover to make your next meal: Try Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers!

Serves 4

Leftover Breakfast Scramble with Tomato Sauce and Peppers

This dish is a great way to use what you have left over from another meal. If you don't have leftovers, no worries -- make it from scratch since it's so easy to put together!

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups bell pepper strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried parsley or oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Optional: 6 ounces sausage

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and peppers and cook for about 4 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet along with the salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. If you’re using dried herbs, add them, too. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately lower the heat to simmer.
  3. Add the eggs to the skillet and gently stir to scramble them into the mixture. If you’re using fresh herbs, add them at this point. Cook for a few minutes, stirring, then remove from the heat.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Serve with toast or crusty bread.
  6. Optional: If you’re including sausage in your dish, prepare it separately by adding about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet on medium-high heat.
  7. When hot, add it to the skillet and cook it, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. When completely cooked, remove from the heat and remove the sausage from the skillet. Add the sausage to the skillet with the marinara sauce, just before adding the eggs to the mixture.
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Nutrition

Calories: 358 cal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fat: 26 g
Sodium: 1271 g
Cholesterol: 178 g
Protein: 16 g
Fiber: 4 g

Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, easy breakfast recipes, eggs, leftovers, Peppers

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Comments

  1. Kimberley Marquis says

    January 17, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    YUMMMMM. I have to try this out! Looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Kimberley!
      Reply
  2. Ruthie Ridley says

    January 17, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    This is brilliant and looks so yummy!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thank you, Ruthie! It's so easy to make, too!
      Reply
  3. candy says

    January 17, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Isn't it surprising what a person can come up with when wanting something different for breakfast. This looks delicious.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Yes, for sure! Thanks, Candy!!
      Reply
  4. Emily says

    January 17, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    This is such a brilliant way to use up leftovers. Love it!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Emily!
      Reply
  5. Emily says

    January 17, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    Oh, this looks phenomenal! Breakfast food is my favorite, but I rarely find good recipes. This one, though, I'll have to try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Emily! I hope you try this soon, and enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Kelsey says

    January 17, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    Yum! This sounds delicious...and I love using up leftovers...no waste!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      I'm right there with you :) thanks, Kelsey!
      Reply
  7. Sissy says

    January 17, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    I used leftover pasta sauce today for linch. I scrambled egg whites, added the sauce and some shredded mozzarella cheese and folded it all into a spinach tortilla. Easy leftovers rule for any meal of the day!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:52 pm

      That sounds tasty, too! Thanks!
      Reply
  8. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    January 17, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    I am such a big fan of finding unique ways to enjoy leftovers and not waste any food, and I love this recipe! Cannot wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      I'm with you, Marlynn! I hate wasting food. This is a delicious way to use it up! Thanks!
      Reply
  9. Maggie Unzueta says

    January 17, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    Never thought of marinara sauce for a breakfast dish. Looks delicious! Must try it out.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      Haha! Yes, a little different, and delish! Thanks, Maggie!
      Reply
  10. bella says

    January 17, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Yummy this looks so good, I need to try making this! I feel like i always have the same thing for breakfast I need to change it up.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      I hope you do try it, Bella! It's filled with great flavor!
      Reply
  11. Cookin Canuck says

    January 18, 2017 at 12:41 am

    This is exactly what I need to make with our leftover tomato sauce tomorrow! Now I can't wait for breakfast time to arrive.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Dara! Enjoy!
      Reply
  12. Taylor Kiser says

    January 18, 2017 at 12:51 am

    Love how easy this is to make! Great idea for using leftovers in this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Me too! Thanks so much, Taylor!
      Reply
  13. Coleeen @ The Redhead Baker says

    January 18, 2017 at 1:27 am

    My husband would LOVE this recipe! He loves anything with tomato sauce and bell peppers.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      I hope you're able to try this soon! Thanks, Coleeen!
      Reply
  14. allie says

    January 18, 2017 at 2:47 am

    I love disguising leftovers and tricking my family. Hee hee. Not in a bad way. It's just fun to see them eating leftovers and not even realizing it. This is a delicious, hearty breakfast everyone at my house will love!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Hi Allie! I have someone just like that in my house - haha! "Disguising" is a great way to describe it! Thank you!
      Reply
  15. Jessica Bradshaw (@loveyoumoretoo) says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:37 am

    This looks so good! I love breakfast and am a huge fan of using leftovers. Thank you for this! Saving for later.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica! I hate wasting food, so this really is a great way to put a spin on leftovers!
      Reply
  16. Sandi (@fearless_dining) says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:57 am

    I always have left overs...what a great idea to use them in a breakfast scramble.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Sandi! I know, right? You never know what might be for breakfast!
      Reply
  17. Maria says

    January 18, 2017 at 4:11 am

    AAHHHH all that flavor packed in! Love it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  18. katerina @ diethood.com says

    January 18, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Such an amazing breakfast idea!! My family will really enjoy this!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Katerina!
      Reply
  19. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Yum! This sounds like a combination dinner and breakfast dish, which I love! It's the best of both worlds. Adding marinara to a scramble was a great idea.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Kimberly! A little unusual, but if we can do breakfast-for-dinner, why not "dinner (leftovers) for breakfast!"
      Reply
  20. Erin | Very Erin Blog says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    This looks so good! We don't have time for big breakfasts during the week and just grab something on the way out, but we always do something big and delicious on weekends!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks, Erin! Maybe this weekend will be a "Leftover Scramble" kinda weekend
      Reply
  21. Brittany says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love an easy, filling breakfast. I totally agree that standing in the kitchen making a long breakfast in the morning before work just isn't feasible!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks, Brittany! Yes, I'm down with anything to make mornings easier!
      Reply
  22. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    January 19, 2017 at 2:00 am

    Why have I never had Breakfast Scramble? I know my grandparents use to talk about it but I've never made it! Looks like a great way to use leftovers!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 19, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks, Angie! I know -- it's a great "clean out the fridge" dish!
      Reply
  23. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    January 19, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    This scramble looks incredible! I am a huge breakfast person, and this looks like such a hearty meal!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 25, 2017 at 3:45 am

      Thanks very much, Michelle!
      Reply
  24. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

    January 19, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Yes! I have no problem eating dinner leftovers for breakfast! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 25, 2017 at 3:42 am

      Ha! I'm with you, Maryanne! Thank you!
      Reply

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