Bauernfruhstuck Metzger Style Recipes

HEARTY GERMAN FARMER'S BREAKFAST (BAUERNFRUHSTUCK)

Steps:

• In a skillet over low heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings; add potatoes, green pepper, onion, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until the potatoes are golden brown.
• Stir in eggs and milk, and cook and stir until eggs are almost set, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Add cheese and bacon, stirring gently until heated through and eggs are set.
• Serve immediately.
• Leftovers are tasty the following day. Good wrapped in a flour tortilla for a breakfast burrito, breakfast on the go.
• Serves 4 to 6.

BAUERNFRUHSTUCK

Steps:

• Fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. Remove bacon fat from pan, add the butter and saute the chopped onion until soft.
• Add the potatoes and brown lightly.
• Beat the eggs lightly and add the salt, pepper, milk and finally the bacon (chopped).
• Pour the egg mixture over the onions and potatoes and stir occasionally until cooked.

BAUERNFRUHSTUCK, METZGER STYLE

Steps:

• Cut the baked potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes without removing the skins.
• Saute the onions and peppers in two tablespoons of olive oil for 4- 5 minutes in a 12-inch skillet.
• Remove the onions and peppers and set aside.
• Cook the brown and serve sausage in the same pan.
• Remove the sausage and set aside.
• Put the potatoes in the pan and fry on one side for 5 minutes, turn, and fry on other side for 3 minutes.
• Return the vegetables and sausage to the pan.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, and Adobo together, add to the pan, and stir while cooking.
• When the eggs firm up, add the grated cheese, stir several times, and remove from the heat.
• Serve at once with breads on the side.
• Note: Adobo is a commercial mixture of salt, pepper, garlic, and other spices.
• Substitution: 1 teaspoon of garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

QUESADILLAS BREAKFAST STYLE

Steps:

• Lay out 6 tortillas on 2 cookie sheets.
• Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs, then sausage, the fried onion/pepper mixture, cheese and top with remaining tortillas.
• Bake in a hot oven-450 is good, for 5 minutes-you want the tortillas crisp and the cheese all melty.
• Remove and plate up with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

EASY BAUERNFRUHSTUCK (GERMAN FARMER'S BREAKFAST SKILLET)

Steps:

• Heat skillet on medium heat with the olive oil.
• Add frozen potatoes in a single layer. Cook 6 minutes, turn, and continue cooking another 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and the butter. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, until onions are softened and peppers are almost done.
• Reduce heat to low; stir in the chopped sausage (or ham or bacon), and the tomatoes, if using.
• In a small bowl whisk eggs, milk, and the salt & pepper together. Add the chives, if using.
• Pour egg mixture over potatoes, stirring to incorporate. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally, until eggs are done.
• Sprinkle with cheese and snipped chives.
• Serve with fresh fruit and your favorite beverage.
• Note: Leftovers, if any, are wonderful--makes a tasty breakfast wrap!