Description
Hearty classic German Bauernfrühstück delights breakfast enthusiasts with rustic potato and egg combinations. Farmers’ traditional morning meal combines crisp bacon, onions, and fresh herbs for a satisfying culinary experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices bacon or 2 breakfast sausages
- ½ cup roasted or sauteed potatoes
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh spinach or arugula
- ¼ avocado
- 1 slice whole-grain toast or 1 English muffin
- 1 tbsp butter or cream cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Hot sauce or salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Sizzle bacon or breakfast sausages in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess grease.
- Potato Transformation: Coat diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional paprika. Roast in a 400F (200C) oven or sauté in the same skillet, creating crispy exterior and tender interior with caramelized golden edges.
- Egg Artistry: Utilize remaining bacon drippings or olive oil to prepare eggs – sunny-side up, scrambled, or poached. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Plate Composition: Arrange cooked eggs, crispy protein, roasted potatoes, creamy avocado slices, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh leafy greens to create a visually appealing and nutritionally balanced breakfast canvas.
- Final Flourish: Toast bread or English muffin as an optional accompaniment. Garnish with finely chopped parsley or chives. Amplify flavor with hot sauce, zesty salsa, or tangy Greek yogurt. Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Bacon Crispness Control: Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to achieve perfect golden crispness without burning, ensuring even rendering of fat.
- Potato Roasting Technique: Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking, preventing some pieces from becoming undercooked or overly charred.
- Egg Cooking Versatility: Adjust cooking method based on personal preference – sunny-side up for runny yolks, scrambled for soft texture, or poached for elegant presentation.
- Flavor Balancing Hack: Use bacon drippings for added depth, or substitute with olive oil for a lighter version, maintaining richness while accommodating dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 400mg