breakfast mess

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Recipe by
Donna Graffagnino
Bayou Country, LA

This is one of the easiest and tastiest breakfasts to make. It's hearty, full of protein and very filling. Actually, I like this for supper, too. Your kids will even love it!

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For breakfast mess

  • 1 lb
    jimmy dean breakfast sausage, (optional)hot or mild
  • 1 Tbsp
    bacon grease, butter or margarine
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 1 md
    bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 - 2 lg
    potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 8 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 c
    grated sharp cheddar (or any cheese you like)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp
    butter or margarine

How To Make breakfast mess

  • 1
    Melt Olive Oil And Butter In large skillet and pan fry potatoes, stirring often to crisp on each side. Sprinkle a little salt & pepper on potatoes while cooking. When done remove from heat and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • 2
    In a same skillet, on medium heat, cook sausage until brown. Remove sausage to paper towel lined bowl to drain. Pour off the grease from the skillet.
  • 3
    In same skillet melt the bacon grease, butter or margarine over medium heat and add the diced onions & peppers. Stir to coat and saute for about 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the sausage and potatoes to the onion and pepper mixture and stir well.
  • 5
    Add the beaten eggs and green onions then stir well. Continue to stir occasionally until the eggs are nearly cooked. Don't over stir or you'll break up the potatoes.
  • 6
    Add salt & pepper to taste and sprinkle cheese over the top. Turn heat off and cover skillet until cheese melts.
  • 7
    Give it one more quick stir and serve. Enjoy!
  • 8
    Options: If you prefer not to scramble the eggs into the casserole, then once everything is cooked, crack the eggs, one at a time on top of the casserole. Cover and cook over low until whites are cooked and yellow is still runny. Instead of bulk breakfast sausage, use 1 pound of bacon cooked crisp and coarsely chopped, use fried ham steak cut into chunks, or use all three! The more cheese, the better - I like sharp cheddar and colby jack mixed together.
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