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mountain man breakfast

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Helen Ottens
@supersewlady
American Fork, UT

This is a staple in any camp, especially with the scouts. It is simple to make and the kids love it. I am not much of an egg eater, but this is one that I can eat and enjoy everytime. It just wouldn't be a camp out without it. (It's good at home too).

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(1 rating)
yield 6 -10 depending on serving size
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mountain man breakfast

  • 1/2 lb
    bacon (or sausage)
  • 2 lb
    bag of o’brian hash brown potatoes
  • ½-1 lb
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 12
    eggs

How To Make mountain man breakfast

  • 1
    The following requires 6-9 coals on the bottom and 12 -15 top coals:
  • 2
    1. Pre-heat 12" Dutch Oven. Slice bacon and brown in the bottom of the DO until bacon starts to crisp up (if using sausage, cook until no longer pink).
  • 3
    2. Stir in the hash brown potatoes and cover; remove cover and stir occasionally to brown and heat potatoes (15-20 minutes).
  • 4
    3. Beat the eggs in a separate container and pour the mixture over the hash browns. Cover and cook until eggs start to set.(10 - 15 minutes)
  • 5
    4. Sprinkle grated cheese over egg mixture, cover and continue heating until eggs are completely set and cheese is melted. For an additional 3-5 minutes. Cooking times will vary with the weather and your state of awake.
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