POORMAN'S BREAKFAST SKILLET

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When I was growing up and when we didn't have much money, my Mom would make this for our Breakfast. It was't fancy, but it was good and filled our bellies. To make this even heartier, she would serve this on the side Buttermilk Biscuits and Pepper Gravy.Now this was a meal that would stay with you :)The time for peeling the...

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories     Meat Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c peeled,washed,and thinly sliced russet potatoes
1/8 c all-vegetable shortening
1/8 c thinly sliced sweet onion
1 1/2 oz diced spam or diced bolonga (can use more meat if desired )
3 eggs,well-beaten
1/2 tsp salt,or to taste ( may not need any with the spam
1/2 tsp ground black pepper,or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Melt shortening in a 8 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • 2. When shortening is hot,but not smoking add potatoes and onions,sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper.
  • 3. Cover with lid,and cook until potatoes are slightly softened(about 10 minutes ).
  • 4. Remove lid, add meat then turn mixture over and replace lid and cook until potatoes are almost browned.
  • 5. Push potatoes to one side,add eggs and scramble eggs until desired doneness is almost reached.
  • 6. Just before eggs are fully cooked,push potatoes into eggs and finish cooking eggs until done. And Enjoy :)

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