Dutch Farmers Breakfast Recipes

FARMERS BREAKFAST

Steps:

• In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In drippings, saute onion and potatoes until potatoes are browned, about 5 minutes. Push potato mixture from center to sides of pan. Pour eggs into center; cook and stir gently until eggs are set and cooked to desired doneness. Stir to combine eggs and potato mixture., Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon; let stand until cheese melts.

DUTCH FARMER'S BREAKFAST

Steps:

• 1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. 2. Brown potatoes, salt and pepper in skillet with vegetable spray. (brown but not crispy)Stir in meat. Turn off heat.
• 3. 3. In a bowl beat eggs. Put potato/meat mixture into a 9 X 13" casserole pan sprayed with vegetable spray. Pour eggs over.
• 4. 4. Bake 20-30 minutes, COVERED. Eggs should be set and done. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered 5 minutes more.
• 5. Variations: You can add more chopped red and/or green peppers or mushrooms. Optional: Assemble the night before and bake in the morning. It doesn't turn out quite as well but you can do this.

FARMER'S BREAKFAST

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a medium skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
• Set bacon aside to drain on papertowels.
• Add green pepper, onion, and potatoes to skillet; cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the potatoes are browned.
• Sprinkle cheese over potatoes, and stir until cheese melts.
• Pour eggs into skillet; cook over low heat, stirring gently, until done.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.

DUTCH OVEN MOUNTAIN MAN BREAKFAST

Steps:

• Build a campfire and allow the fire to burn until it has accumulated a bed of coals.
• Cook and stir the sausage, onion, and garlic in a 12-inch cast iron Dutch oven with lid, raised over the coals to medium-high heat, until the sausage is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Stir in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and hash brown potatoes until evenly mixed. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the hash browns are hot and the peppers are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the top of the potatoes, allowing them to sink into the potatoes. Cover the Dutch oven, and place 6 to 9 coals underneath, and 12 to 18 on top. Allow to bake until the eggs are firm, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.