Cheesy Vegetable Breakfast Potatoes
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These potatoes are great as a standalone dish – or a complement to your morning spread!
Cooking method: Just add water
Approximate dry weight (per serving): 75g
Dietary preferences: High carbs, vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, nut-free
Macronutrients (per serving):
Carb Energy
61.4g | 246 kcal
Protein Power
8.3g | 33 kcal
Fat Fuel
6g | 54 kcal
Learn more about the importance of macronutrients in your outdoor adventure meal plan
Cheesy Vegetable Breakfast Potatoes Ingredients
Before you go running to the store, let me give you the inside scoop on the key ingredients:
Dried Hashbrown Potatoes
Native to: United States (russet potatoes)
Top 3 nutrients: carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C
Dried hashbrown potatoes – such as Golden Grill hashbrowns – are the best because they can be prepared quickly by simply adding hot water. If you can’t get your hands on these, instant mashed potatoes would be the best alternative for a backcountry friendly meal.
Whole Milk Powder
Native to: world-wide (domesticated)*
Top 3 nutrients: protein, calcium, vitamin D
I prefer using whole milk powder because of it’s flavour and nutrients, but skim milk powder would also work.
Cheddar Cheese Powder
Top nutrients: calcium, protein, vitamin B12
Annie’s cheese powder is highly recommended because not only is it found at most grocery stores, but it’s real powdered cheese, providing the best flavour and nutrients.
- Tip: As of right now, you can’t buy Annie’s cheese powder on it’s own. I typically buy the boxes of Mac N’ Cheese, keep the noodles for a different meal, and use the cheese powder in my backcountry recipes.
You can also buy large tins of powdered cheese from outdoor and emergency food suppliers such as Good2Go Co or Briden Solutions.
Dried Mixed Vegetable Blend
Top nutrients: fiber, potassium, iron
My go to is the Dried Mixed Vegetable Flakes from Bulk Barn. This mix is made from a combination of dehydrated carrots, potatoes, onions, leeks, bell peppers, celery and cabbage.
Black Pepper
Native to: Southwest India
Top nutrients: manganese, vitamin K
Like my dad says : “I’m not saying I put black pepper on everything, but if it doesn’t have black pepper, I’m probably not eating it.”
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Storage Instructions
Here are some tips to help you maximize the shelf life of your Cheesy Vegetable Breakfast Potatoes:
- Keep stored in a sealable container or bag
- Vacuum sealing can extend the shelf life by up to three times its normal duration! This is useful if you’re prepping lots for longer term use.
- Store in a cool, dry and dark place. For longer term storage, it’s recommended to keep stored in the freezer (especially if not vacuum sealed)
When you take these measures, your potatoes can last for several months, up to a few years!
Preparing Cheesy Vegetable Breakfast Potatoes is quick and easy!
Per serving:
- Add 3/4 cup boiling water
- Stir
- Let sit for 15 minutes
- Stir & enjoy
Cooking Tips:
- Use a container with a lid to contain as much heat as possible… Have a packable insulated container? Even better
- After cooking time is finished, add a few splashes of hot water and let soak for a few more minutes if you find the meal dry or crunchy
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Cheesy Vegetable Breakfast Potatoes
These potatoes are great as a standalone dish - or a complement to your morning spread!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup dehydrated hashbrown style potatoes
- 1 tbsp whole milk powder
- 1 tbsp dried vegetable blend, see notes
- 2 tbsp cheddar cheese powder, see notes
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
How to Prepare:
- Combine all ingredients in a sealable container or bag
How to Cook:
- Add ¾ cup hot water, stir well
- Cover and let sit for 15 mins
- Stir and enjoy!
Notes
- DRIED HASHBROWNS: Dehydrated hashbrown potatoes - such as Golden Grill hashbrowns - are the best because they can be prepared quickly by simply adding hot water. If you can't get your hands on these, instant mashed potatoes would be the best alternative for a backcountry friendly meal.
- VEGETABLE BLEND: I typically use the dried mixed vegetable flakes from Bulk Barn
- CHEESE POWDER: Annie's cheese powder is highly recommended because it is real powdered cheese, providing the best flavour and nutrients
- Tip: As of right now, you can't buy Annie's cheese powder on it's own. I typically buy the boxes of Mac N' Cheese, keep the noodles for a different meal, and use the cheese powder in my backcountry recipes.
- You can also buy large tins of powdered cheese from outdoor and emergency food suppliers such as Good2Go Co or Briden Solutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 61.4gProtein: 8.3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.9gCholesterol: 58.1mgSodium: 1121mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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