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Dutch Oven Cheesy Bacon & Eggs

Prep Time:

40 Minutes

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

Serves:

8

About the Recipe

Bacon, mmm oh there are eggs and potatoes in this too. Oh cheese too cant forget the cheese

Ingredients

  • 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 

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat, using 32-36 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips. 

 

Step 2

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. 


Step 3

Carefully press potatoes onto bottom and 1 in. up side 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. 


Step 4

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. 

 

Step 5

Cook 20-25 minutes or until eggs are completely set and cheese is melted. To check for doneness, use lid lifter to lift cover CAREFULLY. If necessary, cook 5 minutes longer. 

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