Mountain Man Breakfast

The Mountain Man Breakfast is the ultimate one-pan meal, packed with hearty ingredients to fuel your day. This rustic skillet dish combines savory breakfast sausage, golden-brown diced russet potatoes, and sautéed onions and bell peppers for a flavorful base. Topped with gently scrambled eggs and gooey melted cheddar cheese, it’s the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Seasoned with a touch of garlic and black pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a herbaceous finish, this dish is ready in just 45 minutes and serves four hearty portions. Ideal for camping trips, family brunches, or any morning when you crave a satisfying, protein-packed start, the Mountain Man Breakfast is as delicious as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the russet potatoes and dice them into small 1/2-inch cubes. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage and set aside on a plate, leaving the grease in the pan.

Step 3

Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the cooked sausage to the skillet, mixing it evenly with the potatoes and vegetables.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them lightly to combine the yolks and whites. Pour the eggs over the sausage mixture in the skillet, spreading them evenly.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly jiggly on top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs. Cover the skillet again and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of freshness.

Step 10

Serve the Mountain Man Breakfast straight from the skillet, scooping generous portions onto plates. Enjoy this warm, hearty meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1866.5 grams (1866.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3671

Total Fat 251.70g	323%
Saturated Fat 100.90g	505%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 1666mg	555%
Sodium 8301mg	361%
Total Carbohydrate 190.40g	69%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 153.20g	306%

Vitamin D 251IU	1253%
Calcium 1231mg	95%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 5712mg	122%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 20.9%