Description
Sheepherder’s Breakfast is a comforting and hearty morning meal that combines fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and golden potatoes into one delicious skillet dish. Perfect for lazy weekends or special brunch gatherings, this recipe brings together vibrant flavors and textures that warm your soul and satisfy your hunger. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create a breakfast sensation that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups diced Yukon gold or red potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice potatoes, onions, and bell peppers into small pieces. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove bacon but leave grease in the skillet.
- Sauté Veggies: Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet with bacon grease. Cook until tender (about 4-5 minutes).
- Cook Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper; cook on medium heat until soft and golden (approximately 10-15 minutes).
- Scramble Eggs: Whisk eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. Pour over the veggie-potato mixture; gently stir as it cooks until eggs are just set (about 5 minutes).
- Serve: Spoon onto plates and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 380mg