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Sizzling farmer's breakfast with crispy potato cakes. Cooked on an open fire! Cooking with cast iron

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Farmer's Breakfast

Cultural Context

Originating from rural America, the Farmer's Breakfast is a hearty meal traditionally enjoyed by farmers to fuel a long day of labor. This dish celebrates the bounty of local ingredients, often featuring eggs, bacon, and seasonal vegetables. Today, it remains a beloved breakfast choice in diners and homes across the country, with many variations reflecting regional flavors and preferences.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 Medium potatoes
3 teaspoons Butter
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
½ teaspoon Cayenne powder
2 tablespoons Flour
1 large Egg
Salt & pepper to taste
eggs
bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while ham is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen hash browns save prep time.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, and collard greens are often more budget-friendly.

1

Make potato cakes by mixing peeled potatoes, butter, onion powder, garlic powder, fresh parsley, cayenne powder, flour, egg, salt, and pepper together.

2

Form the mixture into cakes and grill them until golden brown.

3

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.

4

Whisk eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

5

Pour eggs into the skillet and scramble until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

fryingscramblingsautéing

Equipment Needed

cast iron skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Farmers' BreakfastCountry Breakfast

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