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5 Layer Dutch Oven Country Breakfast

This dutch oven country breakfast really does have 5 layers! There is ground sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, biscuits, and cheese! It is the perfect hearty breakfast for a day in the outdoors! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: camping
Keyword: breakfast casserole, dutch oven
Servings: 6
Calories: 869kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 32 oz Ground Sausage - 2 small packages
  • 30 oz Frozen Shredded potatoes
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can biscuit dough or homemade biscuit mix
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • While the coals are heating up, place the dutch oven over them and cook the sausage until browned.
  • Remove from heat and pour the package of hashbrowns over it. Then crack the 12 eggs over the potato layer as evenly as possible.
  • Sprinkle the cheddar cheese as the next layer. Then place the biscuits all over the cheese or homemade biscuit mix.
  • Cover the dutch oven and then add coals on the top and bottom of dutch oven. Allow to cook for 45 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Pre-portion your ingredients and seal them tightly in freezer bags, removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn and preserve freshness. For items that need to be kept cold or frozen, use a high-quality cooler with ice packs to maintain a safe temperature during transport.

Nutrition

Serving: 16g | Calories: 869kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 475mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 5mg