THE MESS

This recipe is from an old Missouri restaurant's breakfast favorites.

2 tablespoons oil or butter
4 cups diced potatoes
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped ham (or precooked bacon or sausage)
2 medium eggs
4 slices Amerian cheese (or your favorite cheese)

In a large frying pan, heat the oil or butter over high heat. Add the potatoes and onions and cook 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned and tender, stirring often. Place the meat on top of potatoes and stir in. Break the eggs over the mess and then stir in. Cook, stirring gently, until eggs are done, about 2 to 3 minutes. When the eggs begin to firm, cover with the cheese, reducing heat to medium, and cover. Continue  cooking  until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 large mess or 2 servings.