Mornin’s just hit different out in the country — the air’s fresh, the fire’s cracklin’, and the coffee smells stronger than your willpower to sleep in. That’s when Bubba whips up his Campfire Breakfast Scramble — a one-pan wonder loaded with eggs, taters, sausage, and cheese.
It’s hearty, easy, and guaranteed to get your crew outta their tents faster than a rooster on a mission.
🥘 Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 medium potatoes, diced small (or 2 cups frozen hash browns if you’re short on time)
- ½ pound breakfast sausage or bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green — Bubba don’t discriminate)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or bacon grease
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a sprinkle of paprika or hot sauce for extra kick
🔥 Directions
Step 1: Fire It Up
Build yourself a nice, even campfire with a solid bed of coals — good cookin’ heat without the big flames lickin’ your pan.
If you’re homebound, just use a cast iron skillet on medium heat.
Step 2: Cook the Meat
Drop that sausage or bacon into your trusty cast iron skillet. Let it sizzle ‘til it’s good and browned. The smell alone’ll wake up the whole campsite.
When it’s done, scoop out the meat and set it aside — leave a little grease in the pan for flavor.
Step 3: Fry the Taters
Toss your diced potatoes (or hash browns) right into the skillet. Stir ‘em every now and then so they don’t stick. Cook until they’re golden and crispy — about 10 minutes or so.
Step 4: Add the Veggies
Throw in your onion and bell pepper. Cook another 3–4 minutes, ‘til they’re soft and smellin’ sweet.
Step 5: Eggs & Magic
Crack those eggs right into the skillet. Stir slowly, mixing them in with the veggies and taters. Once the eggs start to set, add your sausage or bacon back in.
Keep stirrin’ gently ‘til everything’s cooked through — fluffy eggs, crispy taters, and smoky goodness in every bite.
Step 6: Finish It Bubba-Style
Pull the skillet off the heat, sprinkle that cheese on top, and cover for a minute to let it melt. Serve hot, right from the pan.
☕ Bubba’s Tips
- A little hot sauce or salsa on top makes this a morning masterpiece.
- Want to stretch it for a crowd? Wrap scoops in tortillas for campfire breakfast burritos.
- If the fire’s too hot, move the skillet to a cooler spot — patience makes perfect.
🧊 Storage
Ain’t many leftovers with this one, but if you do, store ‘em in a sealed container. Keeps up to 2 days in the cooler — just warm it back in the skillet.
❤️ Bubba’s Final Word
“Now that’s breakfast the way it oughta be — hot, hearty, and made with love over a real fire. Ain’t no alarm clock better than the smell of sausage and coffee dancin’ in the dawn air.”