<b>Step 1: Prepping the Hash</b>


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    <li>4 medium yellow potatoes,      diced into small cubes (about ? inch)</li>


    <li>1 medium red bell pepper,      diced (optional)</li>


    <li>6 large white mushrooms,      halved or quartered (optional, for mushroom lovers like Lady Churl)</li>


    <li>4 slices of smoked bacon,      chopped into small pieces</li>


    <li>4 large eggs, beaten</li>


    <li>2 tablespoons bacon grease or      cooking oil</li>


    <li>Salt and freshly cracked black      pepper, to taste</li>


    <li>Optional: Sprinkle of paprika      or chili flakes for extra flavor</li>


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    <b>For the Country Gravy:</b>


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    <li>8 ounces breakfast sausage</li>


    <li>1 tablespoon butter</li>


    <li>1/4 cup flour</li>


    <li>2 cups heavy cream (or whole      milk, if you prefer)</li>


    <li>? teaspoon salt</li>


    <li>1 teaspoon freshly cracked      black pepper (or more, to taste)</li>


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    <b>To Serve:</b>


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    <li>Freshly chopped parsley or      green onions for garnish (optional)</li>


    <li>Sturdy bread or toast on the      side</li>


    </ul>


    <b>Step 1: Prepping the Hash</b>


    <ul><li>Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of bacon grease (or your preferred cooking oil).</li><li>Toss in the diced potatoes and let them cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. You’re aiming for golden and crispy edges. Add a pinch of salt to help them along.</li><li>When the potatoes are halfway cooked, add the diced red bell peppers and continue cooking until the potatoes are fully tender and the peppers are softened.</li><li>In the meantime, cook the chopped bacon in a separate skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside. Reserve a bit of the bacon grease for flavor or use it for the gravy.</li></ul>


    <b>Step 2: Finishing the Hash if using mushrooms</b>


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    <ul><li>Add the halved mushrooms to the skillet with the hash. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the mushrooms have softened and absorbed the flavors.</li><li>Lower the heat. Pour the beaten eggs over the hash mixture. Stir gently as the eggs cook and combine with the other ingredients, forming a cohesive hash with creamy scrambled eggs.</li><li>Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.</li></ul>


    <b>Step 3: Making the Country Gravy</b>


    <ul><li>In the same pan you cooked the bacon for the hash (or a clean skillet if necessary), melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.</li><li>Add the crumbled sausage (for the gravy) and cook for about 3–4 minutes, ensuring it’s browned and evenly cooked. Break up as you cook as needed.</li><li>Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to coat it evenly. Let it cook for 1–2 minutes to remove any raw flour flavor.</li><li>Slowly pour in the heavy cream (or milk), stirring constantly to avoid lumps. The mixture will thicken quickly.</li><li>Season with the salt and plenty of cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting if necessary. For extra warmth, add a pinch of nutmeg if desired.</li><li>Reduce heat to low and let the gravy bubble gently until it reaches your preferred consistency. If it thickens too much, add a splash of cream or milk.</li></ul>


    <b>Step 4: Serving</b>


    <ul><li>Divide the Farmer’s Hash onto four plates.</li><li>Serve the country gravy in a separate bowl or gravy boat, allowing everyone to pour as much (or as little) as they like over their hash.</li><li>Garnish with parsley or green onions for a pop of color, if desired.</li><li>Serve with toasted bread for soaking up the gravy, as suggested by Varix.</li></ul>


    <b>Note</b>


    <ul><li>Make it Orc-Worthy: If feeding orcs like Grondak, substitute a fiery chili sausage or add extra chili flakes to the hash.</li><li>"Urzan like big heat hash!"</li></ul>