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Poorman’s Breakfast Skillet

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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 min
Servings
2.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Breakfast

Cuisine

  • American

Cooking Method

  • Fry

Difficulty

  • Easy

Dietary

  • Contains pork; no meat substitutes

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 255 per serving 510 for selected servings
Fat 14g per serving 28g for selected servings
Sugar 2g per serving 4g for selected servings
Protein 11g per serving 22g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 20.5g per serving 41g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Poorman's Breakfast Skillet brings together 1 1/2 cups peeled peeled washed and thinly sliced russet potatoes, 1/8 cup of all- vegetable shortening (PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OIL ), 1/8 cup of chopped sweet onion (optional) in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 40 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 2 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups peeled peeled washed and thinly sliced russet potatoes
  • 1/8 cup of all- vegetable shortening (PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY OIL )
  • 1/8 cup of chopped sweet onion (optional)
  • 1 1/2-2 ounces diced Spam or 1 1/2-2 ounces bologna
  • 3 eggs, beaten well
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

  1. Melt shortening in a 8 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

  2. When shortening is hot but not smoking, add potatoes and onions ( if using )sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper.

  3. Cover with lid and cook potatoes until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.

  4. Remove lid, add meat and turn mixture over.

  5. Cover with lid and cook about 10 more minutes.

  6. Remove lid and cook until potatoes are almost browned.

  7. Push potatoes mixture to one side, and add eggs.

  8. Scramble eggs until desired doneness is reached.

  9. Just before eggs are cooked, push potato mixture into the eggs, and finish cooking eggs.

  10. Eat and ENJOY :).

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