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Sheepherder’s Breakfast Recipe

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Sheepherder’s Breakfast is a hearty and satisfying skillet dish featuring crispy bacon, tender potatoes, sautéed onions and bell peppers, all combined with fluffy scrambled eggs. This rustic breakfast is perfect for fueling a busy day with a balanced mix of protein, vegetables, and comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 6 large eggs
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon

Vegetables

  • 2 cups diced Yukon gold or red potatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)

Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Dice the potatoes, onions, and bell peppers into small pieces. Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and ease of eating.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Sauté the bacon pieces until they become crispy and browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet but leave the rendered bacon grease in the pan for flavor.
  3. Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook them over medium heat until they become tender and fragrant, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Cook Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet with the sautéed veggies. Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft and golden brown, which will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Scramble Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs evenly over the veggie and potato mixture in the skillet. Gently stir the eggs as they cook to scramble them, cooking until they are just set but still moist, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve: Spoon the completed sheepherder’s breakfast onto plates. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor and color, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and better texture.
  • Yukon gold potatoes provide a creamy texture, but red potatoes are a good alternative if preferred.
  • Feel free to add fresh herbs such as parsley or chives as a garnish to brighten the dish.
  • This dish can be made in one skillet for easy cleanup.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste at different stages.
  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños with the bell peppers.

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