hopple popple

Fayetteville, AR
Updated on Feb 2, 2011

This is a recipe that has been altered from one my mom used to make for breakfast when I was growing up.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4 to 5 (I double for a family of 7 which consists of teenage boys)

Ingredients

  • 3 - potatoes, medium, peeled
  • 12 - eggs
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 pound bacon, ham, or sausage
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter if not using bacon drippings
  • OPTIONAL
  • - green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms or any other vegetables you like (cooking ahead w/the meat can also be done unless a crunchier veggie is preferred
  • - shredded cheese (cheddar is always good)

How To Make hopple popple

  • Step 1
    Cut bacon and cook to desired doneness (or cook sausage, or brown diced ham). Remove from pan.
  • Step 2
    Shredd potatoes and onion and add to pan with bacon drippings (if using) or melt butter/margarine prior to adding potatoes/onion. Flatten and cook until browned. Cut into large pieces to turn and cook other side.
  • Step 3
    Crack all eggs into large bowl and scramble well while potatoes are cooking. Add salt/pepper.
  • Step 4
    When potatoes are cooked add meat and if using veggies, add them here, too. Break up potatoes and mix w/veggies. Add eggs and mix well while cooking. More salt/pepper can be added if needed.

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