This Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast is a classic American dish perfect for camping trips or lazy weekend mornings. It features a hearty combination of potatoes, sausage, eggs, and cheese, all cooked together in a cast iron dutch oven for a delicious and filling meal. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite breakfast ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can sliced potatoes
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook sausage in a dutch oven over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened.
- Stir in tomatoes and potatoes, cook for 10 minutes.
- Make 8 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover and cook until eggs are set.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Dutch ovens have been used for centuries to cook meals over an open flame.
This recipe can easily be adapted to include your favorite breakfast ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or bacon.
Mountain men were fur trappers and explorers in the American West during the 19th century.