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Mountain Man Breakfast Casserole – Best Dutch Oven Camping Recipe


  • Author: Jake
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Start your camping day right with this hearty and protein-packed Mountain Man Breakfast Casserole cooked over a campfire in your Dutch oven. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a hungry group outdoors!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (or ham, bacon, or plant-based alternative)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups frozen hash browns (or 2 diced potatoes)
  • 12 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your 12-inch Dutch oven using 25 coals (17 on top, 8 underneath) or medium heat on a camp stove. Lightly oil the inside to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the sausage in the Dutch oven, breaking it into crumbles. Add diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add hash browns or diced potatoes evenly over the meat. Cook for 5 minutes if using fresh potatoes.
  4. Pour in beaten eggs, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top with shredded cheese evenly.
  5. Cover and bake using coals for 25–30 minutes, rotating the oven and lid every 10–15 minutes. Cook until eggs are set and cheese is melted.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with chives or green onions, and serve warm from the Dutch oven.

Notes

You can swap in ham, bacon, or even plant-based sausage. Pepper jack cheese gives it a spicier kick!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Campfire
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 215mg