5 Layer Dutch Oven Country Breakfast
A hearty, layered country breakfast cooked in a Dutch oven with sausage, potatoes, eggs, cheese, and biscuits. Perfect for feeding a crowd with rich, comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 32 oz ground sausage
- 30 oz frozen shredded potatoes
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can biscuit dough (or homemade biscuit mix)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat coals and place the Dutch oven over them. Cook the ground sausage until browned.
- Remove from heat and spread the frozen shredded potatoes evenly over the sausage.
- Crack the eggs evenly over the potato layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Arrange the biscuit dough pieces evenly over the cheese layer.
- Cover the Dutch oven and place coals on both the top and bottom. Cook for about 45 minutes until biscuits are cooked through and eggs are set.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Ensure even heat distribution by rotating the Dutch oven occasionally.
- Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
- Great for camping or outdoor cooking setups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 320 mg
