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A rustic cast iron skillet filled with golden-brown crickhollow bacon strips, scrambled eggs with chives, roasted baby potatoes with rosemary, and grilled tomatoes, steaming gently on a wooden cabin table with a parchment map and a ceramic mug of herbal tea in soft morning light.

Lord of the Rings Second Breakfast Skillet with Crickhollow Bacon

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A hearty and nostalgic Second Breakfast fit for the Shire — inspired by Tolkien’s lore and made with humble, wholesome ingredients.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon (Crickhollow-style: cured with brown sugar, black pepper, and a touch of clove)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 small plum tomato, halved
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until crisp (3–4 mins per side). Transfer to paper towels, reserve 1 tbsp fat in skillet.
  3. Whisk eggs with cream and chives. Add halved tomatoes to skillet; sauté 2 mins until softened.
  4. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook gently, stirring occasionally, until just set — about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Serve eggs and tomatoes alongside roasted potatoes and bacon in the skillet.

Notes

  • Crickhollow bacon can be replicated with thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon + 1 tsp brown sugar + pinch of clove powder.
  • For extra authenticity, serve on a wooden board with a dollop of honeyed cloudberry jam or a sprig of wild thyme.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Skillet cooking + oven roasting
  • Cuisine: Fantasy-inspired British
  • Diet: None specified

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skillet serving
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg
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