We have mentioned this before, but it is worth mentioning again. Food is a very important component of being comfortable on the road. When camping you are not going to want, or be able to grab take out each night. Therefore, it is important to have some go-to quick and easy meals under your belt. One of the best things about camping is the variety of food and delicious treats you can make in the great outdoors over a campfire. If you’re looking for quick breakfast meals or recipes for the whole family, we’ve gathered a list of campfire recipes for you to make and start your day off right.
Breakfast Casserole
This Egg Bake Breakfast Foil Packet recipe is the quick campfire version of a breakfast casserole. Easy to make and simple to wrap, this breakfast is the perfect meal to cook on the road.
INGREDIENTS
1 28 oz package shredded hash browns, thawed
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 c. diced ham
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 eggs
1/2 c. milk
Instructions
Step 1. Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat.
Step 2. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in hash browns, diced ham and 3/4 c. cheese.
Step 3. Divide mixture among four 18×12 inch pieced of heavy duty nonstick foil. Fold foil tightly around mixture. Seal tightly.
Step 4. Placed packets over campfire or grill; cook 9-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and eggs are cooked through. Open packets carefully and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Campfire Skillet Breakfast
Who doesn’t love a breakfast skillet in the morning? Packed with lots of protein this is a great energy booster that will easily hold you over until lunch.
Ingredients
½ pound sliced bacon
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ onion, chopped (Optional)
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1: Cook bacon to desired doneness in a cast iron skillet over the slow burning coals of a campfire. Remove bacon from the skillet and set aside. Stir the potatoes and onion into the hot bacon fat. Cover, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 2: Crumble the bacon into the potatoes. Stir in the eggs, cover, and cook until set through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese, and allow to melt before serving.
Campfire Cinnamon Breakfast Roll
This Campfire Cinnamon Roll breakfast recipe is quick and fun to make with the kids. You just need a skewer or roasting stick for these delicious breakfast treats.
Ingredients
6 Rhodes Anytime Cinnamon Rolls, thawed but still cold
1 cream cheese icing packet , (comes with rolls)
Instructions
Step 1: Skewer a thawed cinnamon roll onto a roasting stick with an inch or two of space on the end. This way it won’t slide off as it cooks. (Skewer into the end piece of the roll, so it doesn’t come unraveled.)
Step 2:Roast cinnamon rolls over a campfire or grill (set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 5 minutes on bottom, 5 minutes on top, and 5-10 minutes for the sides, rotating the stick as needed to prevent burning.
Step 3: Knead the packet of cream cheese frosting with your hands. Cut off the tip and squeeze frosting onto the roll while it’s warm. Eat the cinnamon roll on the stick or transfer it to a paper plate. Enjoy!
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