Southampton - Get out of your morning rut and put some spring in your step by livening up your breakfast. A warm, hearty breakfast can give you a satisfying start to the day and it doesn't have to be hard to make.

Even on hectic mornings, families can enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal without the mess and hassle by using Fully Cooked Hearty Sausage Crumbles from Jimmy Dean. Packaged in a re-sealable zipper pouch and kept in the fridge, this convenient pantry essential is ready in minutes and helps you put together a delicious and satisfying breakfast that's packed with protein for yourself or the whole family in no time.

These breakfast ideas are delicious options for the entire family:

 • Sausage and Egg Omelet: Cook eggs with Monterey jack cheese, Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles and salsa. Serve with fresh melon slices and low fat milk.

 • Breakfast Pizza: Top a whole-wheat English muffin with Hearty Turkey Sausage Crumbles, scrambled eggs, desired vegetables and low fat mozzarella cheese. Bake at 425°F until cheese is melted. Make it a complete breakfast by adding a glass of your favorite fruit juice.

 • Breakfast Bruschetta: For a savory breakfast, top toasted Italian bread slices with tomato slices and Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles. Sprinkle with dried basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake until cheese is melted. Enjoy alongside a mixed fruit salad.

 • Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos: Wrap eggs, peppers and Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles in a flour tortilla for a delicious breakfast you can enjoy at home or on the go.

 • 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles
 • 2 cups cubed, cooked red potatoes (about 2 medium)
 • 8 eggs
 • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 • 1/4 teaspoon salt
 • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
 • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

1. Cook sausage in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until hot. Stir in potatoes.

2. Beat eggs, cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl with wire whisk. Pour over sausage mixture.

3. Cook over medium-high heat two minutes, occasionally lifting edge with spatula and tilting skillet to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. (Do not stir).

4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 14 to 17 minutes or until eggs are set.

5. Top with tomato and onions. Cut into eight wedges to serve.