Sheepherders Breakfast

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13

Sheepherders Breakfast: A Savory Breakfast Skillet Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

465

Sugar

Fat

36g

Sheepherders Breakfast is a Western United States dish that dates back to the late 1800s. It was originally cooked as a hearty meal for cowboys and sheepherders who needed a lot of energy to get through the day's work. Today, it is often served as a breakfast dish, and many variations of the recipe exist across the country.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet, but leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
2.	Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent.
3.	Add the thawed hash browns to the skillet and cook until crispy.
4.	In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns, stirring occasionally until the eggs are cooked through.
5.	Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet and let it melt. Then, sprinkle the crispy bacon over the cheese.

PROS

Sheepherders Breakfast is a flavorful and easy-to-make breakfast dish that can feed a crowd.

It is aone-pot meal, perfect for easy cleanup and busy mornings.

It is high in protein and carbohydrate, which makes it an excellent breakfast option for starting your day.

CONS

This breakfast skillet is high in calories and cholesterol due to bacon and eggs.

If you’re looking for a low-fat breakfast option, this may not be the recipe for you.

It’s important to eat this in moderation as a part of a healthy and balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This breakfast skillet recipe is high in protein, which helps build and repair muscles.
It’s also a good source of carbohydrates, which gives you energy throughout the day.

	1 lb sliced bacon , diced
	1 medium onion , chopped
	1 package frozen shredded hash browns , thawed
	8 eggs
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	1 cup shredded cheddar cheese