DUTCH OVEN CHEESY BACON & EGGS

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For campouts, my sister and I escape on horseback into the woods. We make this Dutch oven breakfast casserole the first morning, then love the leftovers for the rest of the trip. -Mary Burris, Okeechobee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated O'Brien hash brown potatoes
8 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
2 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat, using 32-36 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips., In a 10-in. Dutch oven, cook bacon over campfire until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Carefully press potatoes onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of Dutch oven. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, cream and, if desired, pepper sauce until blended. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cooked bacon and cheese., Cover Dutch oven. When briquettes or wood chips are covered with white ash, place Dutch oven directly on top of 16-18 briquettes. Using long-handled tongs, place 16-18 briquettes on pan cover., Cook 20-25 minutes or until eggs are completely set and cheese is melted. To check for doneness, use tongs to carefully lift cover. If necessary, cook 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Njirajenze Abdallah
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The bacon and cheese were the perfect addition to the eggs. I will definitely be making this again.


Cayden Waterman
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. The eggs are cooked perfectly and the bacon and cheese add a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bn dhamala Saroj
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I'm not usually a fan of eggs, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon and cheese add so much flavor, and the eggs are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


fazal king130
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This was a quick and easy recipe that turned out great! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon and cheese added a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Phumudzo Raduvha
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So yummy! I made this for breakfast this morning and it was a hit. The bacon was crispy, the eggs were fluffy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhatti Bhatti
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This was a great recipe! The bacon and cheese added so much flavor to the eggs, and the cooking method in the Dutch oven ensured that everything was cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Bishal
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cheese and bacon are the perfect combination, and the eggs are always cooked to perfection.


Galabuzi Ssemambo
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5 stars! This recipe is now my go-to for a hearty and delicious breakfast. The bacon and cheese add so much flavor to the eggs, and the cooking method in the Dutch oven ensures that everything is cooked evenly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Temestrice Lawson
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I tried this recipe for a quick and easy breakfast and it turned out great! The eggs were light and fluffy, the bacon was crispy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with some toast and it was the perfect way to start my day.


Samia Mussa
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This dish was an absolute hit with my family! The bacon was crispy and flavorful, the eggs were perfectly cooked, and the cheese was gooey and melted. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't take much time at all. I will definitely be making this ag