Best Poormans Breakfast Skillet Recipes

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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 :)

POOR MAN'S STROGANOFF



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This is a recipe I came up with when I was helping to raise 6 kids. Every penny counted. You can add onions if desired.

Provided by Richard Daggett

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef with Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add to ground beef.
  • Stir sour cream into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes. Serve over egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 192.1 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 268.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

POOR MAN'S HASH



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The only memories I have about this recipe is that everyone who has ever eaten it thinks it's great! The recipe is over 75 years old, and I learned it from my mother. -Dorothy Broyles, Peterstown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
5 ounces SPAM, finely chopped
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until browned and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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