Best 6 Hang Town Scramble For One Recipes

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Hangtown scramble is a classic American dish that is believed to have originated in Placerville, California, during the Gold Rush era. It is a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch dish that is made with scrambled eggs, bacon, and oysters. The name "Hangtown" is thought to have come from the fact that Placerville was once a notorious hangout for outlaws and other unsavory characters. Today, Hangtown scramble is a popular dish all over the United States, and there are many different variations on the original recipe. In this article, we will provide you with a classic Hangtown scramble recipe for one person, as well as some tips for making the perfect scramble.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEAN GREEN SCRAMBLE



Mean Green Scramble image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup mixed hardy greens (spinach, kale and chard, sold prepped in bags)
3 scallions, white and green parts sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
6 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thick
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the hardy greens, scallions and jalapeños. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the greens have wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the half-and-half, pesto and eggs to a pitcher or bowl. Whisk with a fork until well combined.
  • Add the egg mixture to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy curds begin to form, about 2 minutes. Add the Monterey Jack and continue to cook, stirring, until the eggs are just cooked and the cheese has melted, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve the eggs on top of the tomato slices and garnished with the chives.

SPICY SKILLET BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE



Spicy Skillet Breakfast Scramble image

This spicy breakfast hash is filling, versatile, and can be prepared vegetarian if omitting the bacon.

Provided by Ali Roux

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (12 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
3 slices bacon
½ large red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add hash browns and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 15 minutes. Use a spatula to break up potatoes into smaller pieces. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Place bacon in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Clean out the grease from the skillet.
  • Saute bell pepper in the skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to char, 5 to 7 minutes. Add jalapeno and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add hash browns and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and add eggs and bacon; stir until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 401.9 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 611.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

JOE'S SPECIAL SCRAMBLE



Joe's Special Scramble image

A delicious scramble great for any meal of the day! This is a Seattle favorite!

Provided by JULIEP

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, then stir in the garlic, onions, and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg, oregano, spinach, salt, and pepper and cook until the spinach is heated through.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and make 6 egg-sized indentations into the beef and spinach mixture. Crack the eggs into the each indentation, then cover, and continue cooking until the eggs are done to your liking, about 5 minutes more for medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 280.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 197.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

TOFU SCRAMBLE RECIPE BY TASTY



Tofu Scramble Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tofu, bell pepper, onion, oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, lemon juice

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz tofu
1 bell pepper
½ onion
2 teaspoons oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Drain tofu from container, wrap it in a paper towel, and place it on a plate. Rest another plate on top of the tofu and microwave for 3-5 minutes.
  • Unwrap the tofu and cut into cubes.
  • Place the tofu in a bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Cut the top off a bell pepper and remove all the seeds and thinly slice.
  • Chop the onion.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers, and cook until softened.
  • Add in the tofu and cook on medium heat until most of the water has evaporated.
  • Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin, and mix well, until all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Add the lemon juice to the tofu and mix until evenly combined.
  • Remove the tofu from the heat and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

HANGTOWN FRY



Hangtown Fry image

Created by a California miner who struck gold in the 1800s (or so the story goes), this extravagant omelet melds the opulence of oysters with the familiar richness of bacon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices thick-cut bacon
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
12 shucked fresh oysters
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 8 inches from heat source. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
  • Whisk together 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon cream, 1/2 teaspoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Combine flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, shake off excess, and transfer to a plate.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add half the oysters, and cook, flipping once, until golden, about 3 minutes total.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and pour egg mixture over oysters in skillet. Cook until bottom is set, about 1 minute. Place skillet under broiler, and broil until top and center are just set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slide omelet onto a plate, and top with half the bacon. Serve immediately. Wipe out skillet, and repeat to make another omelet.

HANG TOWN SCRAMBLE FOR ONE



Hang Town Scramble for One image

This scramble was a very popular breakfast here in CA back in the 1970. Which is when I first started making it.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chervil or 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oil in an 8 inch skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, onion and mushrooms until tender.
  • Add ground beef, breaking into small chunks. Saute until cooked through.
  • Add flour and stir until absorbed.
  • Stir in spinach, Worcestershire sauce, salt and chervil or marjoram.
  • Cook and stir until mixture is bubbling and thickened.
  • Push hamburger-spinach mixture aside and break egg into center of skillet. With a fork, quickly stir egg to scramble. Cook until almost set. Stir egg into hamburger-spinach mixture.
  • Cook just until egg is set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.1, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 285.2, Sodium 481.9, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 32.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half.
  • If you don't have chives, you can use green onions or parsley.
  • Cook the eggs over medium heat so that they don't overcook.
  • Serve the Hangtown Scramble immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

The Hangtown Scramble is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its creamy texture, smoky flavor, and fresh herbs, it is a dish that is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give the Hangtown Scramble a try.

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