Potatoes... Trash Potatoes Recipe

Name: Potatoes... Trash Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, sliced (skin on); 5 slices smoked bacon; 1 -2 tablespoon butter; 1 lb ham, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 mixed mushrooms, sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1/3 green pepper, chopped; 1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 tomatoes, chopped into small cubes; 4 eggs; 3 ounces milk; 8 slices American cheese

Servings: persons

5 medium potatoes, sliced (skin on)
5 slices smoked bacon
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 lb ham, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
6 mixed mushrooms, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1/3 green pepper, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tomatoes, chopped into small cubes
4 eggs
3 ounces milk
8 slices American cheese

1
Brown and drain the bacon, discarding the grease. Microwave the sliced potatoes until tender. Place butter and potatoes in a very large skillet or griddle and fry for approximately fifteen minutes until brown. Season potatoes with the seasoned salt and pepper while frying.
2
Add the onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and both type peppers to the potatoes, frying for an additional ten to fifteen minutes or so until well browned. Crumble the fried bacon and stir both the bacon and the ham into your potatoes.
3
In a separate bowl mix together the eggs and milk with a fork and then pour this over your potato mixture. Stir and cook the egg and potato mixture until the eggs are done, similar to if scrambling eggs.
4
Divide into four equal servings, putting one serving on each plate. Top each serving with two pieces of cheese, cover, and then microwave each serving only until cheese is melted.

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium potatoes, sliced (skin on), 5 slices smoked bacon, 1 -2 tablespoon butter, 1 lb ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Potatoes... Trash Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potatoes... Trash Potatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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