I wonder how many times I've said what I'm about to say...probably a dozen...but it's SO true in this case...this is my very favorite breakfast...one I would eat every morning of the week if I could, but I don't because if I did there wouldn't be a chair big enough to hold my thighs. Yes, it's loaded with calories and carbs and fat and everything that's bad - which is why it's so good. You've all probably had a version of this before, it's a good solid "farm" breakfast that goes by many different names - the mister likes to call it the Heart Attack Express - and even so he's happy to take the ride.
Cook the meats and potatoes first, then add in any veggies you want and finally, scoop everything to the side and add in the eggs - couldn't be easier. I'm not an egg eater, but this dish appeals to me because I can pick out the eggs easily - and still have plenty to eat.
Rocky Mountain Farmer's Scramble
1/2 stick butter, divided
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced (I do not use yams, the orange color offends the mister)
5 red large red potatoes, diced, peels left on
1 lb. sausage (I like to use Jimmy Dean's Maple Sausage - M'mmm Good!)
1 cup ham, diced
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Optional: Additional toppings: Diced green onions, sour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes, ketchup
In a large skillet over medium-high heat add half the butter, sausage, bacon and onion. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and bacon is crisp. Add both potatoes. Put on lid, turn down heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Add the ham, and stir to get up any browned bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan - the best part! Scoop everything to one side, add the remaining butter to the skillet and when melted, pour in the eggs. Scramble the eggs and cook until desired doneness (the mister likes a little "life" left in his eggs so I only cook them for about two minutes.) When eggs are done, combine everything in the skillet. Top with cheddar cheese, put lid back on and remove from heat. Let sit for two minutes to allow for cheese to melt. Add additional toppings if desired. Serves 6.
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