We first wrote this review for the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet in December 2015. Since then, the Mountain House freeze dried meals have undergone somewhat of a facelift. Such as new product packaging, serving sizes, and in some cases, the recipe has been updated.
Since the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet freeze dried meal was updated, we decided to refresh and update our review and add some new images.
As we finish updating our review, Winter Storm Elliott has pummeled the country. It intensified into a bomb cyclone with high winds, blizzard conditions, and flooding. Locally, we have high winds, extreme cold, power outages, coastal flooding, and so on. Our power has been out since 4:30 this morning as I write this.
We are fortunate enough to have a generator. We can run the gas furnace and the refrigerators. At least the pipes won’t freeze. But we continue to drip them. The temperature is a chilly 13 degrees as the sun starts to rise.
The local electrical power provider has said its goal is to restore nearly all remaining customers impacted by the storm by 11 p.m. Saturday. It said if a restoration project extended past 11 p.m. Saturday, Dominion said it would contact those customers.
Events like this remind us to be prepared. Things can and do happen in our own backyard.
Mountain House Breakfast Skillet Review
This morning we have the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet, with shredded potatoes and scrambled eggs mixed with pork sausage, peppers, and onions. The Mountain House Breakfast Skillet pouch is one of the Adventure Meals series.
The 2-serving package also says this is gluten-free and contains no artificial flavors or colors.
Amazon probably has the price outside a local big-box store sale. A 2-serving pouch of the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet averages between $8.00 and $10.00 on Amazon. Check it out here. There are over 4500 customer reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. So that is evidence of a good product at a good value. Folks like it.
It’s also available in a #10 can containing 8 servings. We have seen that #10 can range in price from $40.00 to $60.00 on Amazon. Check it out here. There are close to 500 customer reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5.
While the local big-box stores are convenient, they always seem to have limited variety and quantity. Sometimes, the shelves are even empty. Consider adding a few pouches to your next Amazon purchase to have on hand for last-minute outings or just in case preparedness. That 30-year shelf life and taste guarantee offer peace of mind that your emergency food storage will be viable when needed.
So let’s head out to the garage and fire up the camp stove, and make some breakfast.
Taking a Look at What You Get
As we update these reviews, we’re taking a close look at what you get (by flashlight).
We emptied the contents into one of our stainless-steel camping bowls and checked out what was there. You can see there are big pieces of scrambled egg, hash brown potatoes, red and green peppers, and pork sausage crumbles. I don’t see any pieces of onions, but it’s kind of hard to tell in low-light conditions.
I didn’t measure the contents. The Nutrition Facts label shows 1 serving is equal to 1 1/4 cups of dry mix. So there should be 2 1/2 cups here, and it looks about right.
Let’s get this back into the pouch and make something to eat.
On April 24, 2024, I checked the Mountain House store on Amazon to get updated pricing for the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet. It's in stock and available for purchase. It sure is a popular item. There are over 4500 customer reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. Check it out here.
How to Prepare Mountain House Meals
Preparing one of the Mountain House Adventure Meals is as easy as adding boiling water, occasionally stirring, and waiting about 10 or 15 minutes. Eat straight from the pouch for minimal cleanup. A long handle spoon, such as this one, is a must-have for getting all of the tasty goodness from the bottom.
The directions on the Mountain House Breakfast Skillet pouch recommend adding 1 1/4 cups of boiling water. I think this is about the right amount of water. With most Mountain House meals, you’ll need to experiment to find the right amount of water to add to get your preferred texture.
You can always add a bit more water if needed, but you can’t take it out.
The preparation instructions say it’s ready in about 10 minutes. Just mix in the boiling water and stir. Wait 5 minutes and stir again. Then it’s ready 4 minutes later. However, we stir ours again and let it sit for another 4 or 5 minutes. The extra time allows for better hydration of the freeze dried contents.
We recommend making this freeze dried meal at home several times using the exact gear you would use in the field. After a few practice runs, you’ll dial in on the process and how much water to use.
Freeze Dried Food Taste Test
We typically eat this right from the pouch. But it’s hard to get a good picture of the prepared meal. So we emptied the contents into an MSR Alpine stainless steel camping bowl, so you get a good view.
Check out the big pieces of scrambled egg, shredded hash brown potatoes, and pieces of pork with red and green peppers. We’re going to add some hot sauce after taking a few pictures. Hot sauce pairs well with nearly everything.
The Mountain House Breakfast Skillet also makes a good filling for a wrap. Just add tortillas, cheese, and hot sauce. Adding some crushed red pepper flakes will take this up a notch as well. Basically, just add what you like.
Mountain House Breakfast Skillet Review Rating
I have yet to find a Mountain House meal I didn’t like.
Add water and wait about 10 to 15 minutes, and then you have a decent enough meal. The 10 to 15 minute wait time is enough to finish the coffee.
The sodium content is a bit high. But so is nearly every other processed food item you buy today.
The Mountain House Adventure Meals have a guaranteed shelf life and taste guarantee of 30 years from the date of manufacture. That 30-year shelf life and taste guarantee offer peace of mind that your emergency food storage will be viable when needed.
Click here to see our Freeze dried Food Guide. This is our complete list of freeze dried foods and links to our reviews.