Equipment / Materials Needed:

• Dutch oven (deep, with lid)
• Charcoal briquettes (for outdoor cooking)
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Long tongs for charcoal
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Cooking oil or spray (for greasing the Dutch oven)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork sausage, bacon, or ham (choose one, cooked and crumbled or diced)
• 1 bag frozen shredded hash browns
• 12 eggs
• 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese

Setup Instructions:

1. Prepare Cooking Area: If cooking outdoors, set up a safe area for the Dutch oven with space for hot charcoal. Keep a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby for safety.
2. Light Charcoal: Light about 20 charcoal briquettes. Let them heat until they are mostly white and ashy.
3. Grease the Dutch Oven: Coat the bottom and sides of the Dutch oven with cooking oil or spray to prevent sticking.

Recipe Instructions:

1. Layer Hash Browns: Spread the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom of the greased Dutch oven.
2. Whisk Eggs: In a mixing bowl, crack and whisk the 12 eggs until mixed well. Pour the eggs evenly over the hash browns.
3. Add Meat and Cheese: Sprinkle the cooked meat (sausage, bacon, or ham) and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the eggs.
4. Start Cooking:
   • For Outdoor Cooking: Place about 12 hot briquettes under the Dutch oven and 8 on top of the lid.
   • For Indoor Cooking: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
5. Bake: Cook until the eggs are set, about 20 – 30 minutes.
6. Check and Serve: Check every 10 minutes to see if the eggs are fully set. When ready, carefully remove the Dutch oven from heat, serve, and enjoy.

Additional Notes:

• Variations: For a vegetarian version, skip the meat or add veggies like bell peppers, onions, or spinach.
• Safety: Always use gloves when handling the hot Dutch oven and charcoal. Keep a safe distance from the hot coals, and make sure to fully extinguish any remaining charcoal when done cooking.