Thereâs somethinâ special about breakfast cooked under the open sky â coffee in one hand, spatula in the other, and the sizzle of bacon playinâ the soundtrack to your day. Bubbaâs Campfire Sunrise Breakfast Skillet is hearty, easy, and made for hungry campers who like startinâ the day with a full belly and a happy heart.
Itâs got crispy taters, smoky bacon, and golden eggs â all cooked up in one skillet right by the fire. The best part? Youâll only dirty one pan, so you can spend less time washinâ and more time fishinâ.
đ„ Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed (russet or red â Bubba says whatever you gotâll do)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green for color)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a sprinkle of paprika or hot sauce for a little kick
- Fresh parsley for garnish (if youâre feelinâ fancy)
đ„ Directions
Step 1: Fire It Up
Get that campfire goinâ â you want a good bed of hot coals or a medium flame. Place your cast iron skillet right over the fire or grill grate.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
Toss the chopped bacon into the skillet and let it sizzle till crispy. Bubba says, âAinât no sound sweeter than bacon singinâ in a skillet.â
Once crisp, scoop it out with a slotted spoon and set it aside â but keep that bacon grease, itâs liquid gold!
Step 3: Fry the Taters and Veggies
Add the potatoes right into that hot bacon grease. Cook âem for about 10â12 minutes, stirrinâ every now and then till theyâre brown and crispy.
Toss in the onions and bell peppers, cook till soft and smellinâ heavenly.
Step 4: Add the Eggs
Make a few little wells in the taters and crack your eggs right in. Cover with foil or a lid and let the heat do its thing till the eggs are set to your likinâ â soft and runny or cooked through, Bubba donât judge.
Step 5: Cheese It Up
Sprinkle that cheddar cheese over the top, let it melt all gooey-like, then sprinkle your bacon back on.
Step 6: Serve Bubba-Style
Scoop it up straight from the skillet, top with parsley, and serve with a hot cup of coffee. Bubba says, âEat this and youâll be full enough to wrestle a bear â though I donât recommend tryinâ.â
đȘ” Bubbaâs Tips
- You can use sausage instead of bacon, or add both if youâre feelinâ bold.
- For easy clean-up, line your skillet with parchment paper before cookinâ.
- If youâre servinâ a crowd, double up and use a Dutch oven instead of a skillet.
đ§ Storage
If youâve got leftovers (rare, Bubba says), wrap âem in foil and reheat near the fire the next morninâ. It makes a mighty fine breakfast taco, too.
â€ïž Bubbaâs Final Word
âNow thatâs the kinda breakfast thatâll put a smile on your face and a fire in your belly. Ainât nothinâ fancy â just good, honest food cooked over a flame, the way nature and Grandma intended.â