Dry Breakfast Skillet Base
This is not seasoning.This is a foundation. One jar turns into country breakfast hash, sausage gravy starter, egg bake base, and breakfast burrito filling — all using the same dry mix. One pint jar makes 6–8 hearty breakfasts, with even more smaller uses.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups instant potato flakes
- ¼ cup powdered milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional heat
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
- Whisk until fully blended and uniform.
- Transfer to a pint-size mason jar or airtight container.
- Seal tightly and label.
- Shelf life: up to 6 months in a cool, dry pantry.
🍽️ How to Use This Base
Country Breakfast Hash
- Brown sausage, bacon, or diced ham in a skillet
- Add 1½ cups water
- Stir in ½ cup Dry Breakfast Skillet Base
- Add diced potatoes if desired
- Simmer until thick and hearty
- Crack eggs on top or serve as-is
- 👉 This is “stick to your ribs” food.
Sausage Gravy Starter
- Brown ½–1 lb breakfast sausage
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons base over meat
- Stir and cook 1 minute
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk
- Simmer until thick
- 👉 Biscuits optional. Joy is not.
Egg Bake Base
- Whisk ¼ cup base with ½ cup milk
- Stir into beaten eggs
- Add cooked meat, cheese, veggies
- Bake as usual
- 👉 Perfect for feeding a crowd.
Breakfast Burrito Filling
- Brown sausage or chorizo
- Stir in ¼ cup base + ¾ cup water
- Simmer until thick
- Add scrambled eggs
- Spoon into tortillas