Before you get in the saddle, be sure to fill up with some of our favorite cowboy-inspired recipes for breakfast.
21 Breakfast Recipes Cowboys and Cowgirls Will Love
Updated on May 25, 2023
1/20
Sheepherder’s Breakfast
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister-in-law always made this delicious breakfast dish when we were camping and had to come up with good, easy breakfast ideas. Served with toast, juice and milk or coffee, it's a sure hit with the breakfast crowd! One-dish casseroles like this were a big help while I was raising my nine children. Now I've passed this recipe on to them. —Pauletta Bushnell, Albany, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 354 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 222mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
2/20
Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details. Here’s my version, best enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee by the campfire. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 266 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
Don’t forget to check out this cowboy bread recipe.
3/20
Corn Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband.
For dinner, they're nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They're also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice.
Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13.
4/20
Chorizo and Eggs Ranchero
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a festive Mexican breakfast, we do chorizo and huevos rancheros. Add refried beans and cheddar, and serve everything in bowls made of tortillas. —Paul Williams, Fort Mohave, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 tortilla bowl: 675 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 436mg cholesterol, 1728mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein.
5/20
Campfire Hash
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy them on the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
6/20
Campfire Pancakes with Peanut Maple Syrup
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 pancakes (1/4 cup syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves eating s'mores around the campfire when we vacation at the lake. Campfire pancakes are my tribute to those happy times. —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes with 1 tablespoon syrup mixture: 407 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
7/20
Fiesta Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to fix this spicy scrambled egg dish for friends and family. It’s almost a meal in itself, but I serve it with muffins or biscuits, fresh fruit juice and coffee. —Kay Kropff, Canyon, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 254 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 278mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
8/20
Egg Burritos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 burritos
From the Recipe Creator:
Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my family’s favorite combo, but I sometimes use breakfast sausage instead of bacon. —Audra Niederman, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 376 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
9/20
Cornflake-Coated Crispy Bacon
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've loved my aunt's crispy-coated bacon ever since I was a child. Now I've shared the super simple recipe with my own children. We still enjoy a big panful every Christmas morning—and on many other days throughout the year! —Brenda Severson, Norman, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
2 bacon strips: 198 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
10/20
Camper’s Breakfast Hash
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we go camping with family and friends, I'm always asked to make this hearty breakfast. This camping breakfast is a favorite at home too. —Linda Krivanek, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 376 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
11/20
Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A tasty bowl of grits inspired me to develop my own recipe with sausage, green chiles and cheeses. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 399 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
12/20
Country Brunch Skillet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using frozen hash browns and packaged shredded cheese shaves minutes off the prep time of this skillet egg dish, making it an appealing meal you can put together quickly. —Elvira Brunnquell, Port Washington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 304 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
13/20
Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de gallo. —Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here are a few tips to make copycat of Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
14/20
Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it's ready in the morning. It's the perfect recipe when I have weekend guests. —Ella Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 272 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
15/20
Poached Huevos Rancheros
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to spice things up with tempting whole eggs poached in a zesty tomato sauce. This southwestern fare is perfect for brunch. —Olga Koetting, Terre Haute, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 197 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 233mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
16/20
Scrambled Egg Bread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always eat ham, eggs and bread on camping trips, and we often have extras. Combine them and you’ve got scrambled egg bread. We first made this on a visit to Mount Shasta. —Shirley Mondeau, Rohnert Park, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 723 calories, 37g fat (19g saturated fat), 372mg cholesterol, 1530mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.
17/20
Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Farmers Breakfast
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty combination of sausage, hash browns and eggs is just right for any breakfast. &mdash:Bonnie Roberts, Newaygo, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 330 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
18/20
Breakfast Tortas
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Wondering how to make tortas? My hubby likes these ciabatta rolls served with pickled jalapenos. Try substituting leftover taco meat, ham, grilled steak or chicken for the bacon. This one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 677 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 244mg cholesterol, 1279mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein.
19/20
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
15 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When our son, Chris, wants something other than cold cereal in the morning, he whips up these eggs. Cheese and evaporated milk make them especially good. They're easy to make when you're camping too. —Chris Pfleghaar, Elk River, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 246 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 438mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
20/20
Chiles Rellenos Breakfast Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves anything with a Southwestern flavor, so I turned classic chiles rellenos into a breakfast casserole. They became fans in an instant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 210 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
