Camp Cooker Breakfast Bake
Start your morning right with this camp cooker breakfast bake! Eggs, crispy tater tots, and melty cheese cook perfectly in a pie iron over the campfire.
This is the best camping breakfast bake recipe ever — incredibly easy, delicious, and bursting with cheesy flavor the whole family loves!
You have to add this to your next camping trip menu. With only three ingredients, it’s super easy to grill over the campfire.
For more deliciously simple camping breakfast ideas, take a look at these make-ahead breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, a foil pack breakfast bake, and this camp cooker breakfast wrap.
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Camp Cooker Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
- Tater tot hash browns – Crispy tater tots create the perfect golden potato base that cooks beautifully in a pie iron over the campfire.
- Eggs – Eggs add rich flavor and protein while binding the ingredients together into a fluffy breakfast bake.
- Shredded cheese – Melty shredded cheese brings creamy texture and cheesy goodness to every bite of this easy camping breakfast.
Instructions
1. Oil the inside of the pie iron with butter or olive oil. This isn’t needed if your camp cooker is well seasoned and non-stick.
2. Layer tater tots, an egg, and top with shredded cheese.
3. Close the camp cooker and bake over the coals of a campfire for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
The tater tots make the perfect potato base for this dish and we often add bacon or ham. You can use a variety of cheese, of course, but the kids love processed Kraft cheese slices the best.
Tips for Cooking With a Camp Cooker
- When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying non-stick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
- Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
- Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness, and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
- Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles as they can become hot while cooking.
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Our Camp Cooking Essentials
- A pie iron camp cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration! Or visit my how to use a pie iron post for tips.
- Foil pie plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide.
- These grilling bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home, then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors.
- We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pie iron or camp cooker?
A pie iron (also called a camp cooker) is a hinged cast-iron cooking tool used over a campfire to make toasted sandwiches, desserts, and simple meals like this breakfast bake.
How do you keep food from sticking in a pie iron?
Always coat the inside of the pie iron with butter, oil, or non-stick cooking spray before adding ingredients. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
How long should you cook food in a pie iron?
Most pie iron recipes cook in about 5–10 minutes over hot campfire coals, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking on both sides.
Can you prepare pie iron meals ahead of time?
Yes! You can prep ingredients like chopped meats, shredded cheese, or frozen potatoes at home so you can quickly assemble and cook your meal at the campsite.
What other ingredients can you add to a camp cooker breakfast bake?
Popular add-ins include bacon, ham, sausage, onions, peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and a heartier camping breakfast.
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Camp Cooker Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
- 6-9 Tater tot hash browns
- 1 egg
- ⅛ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Oil the inside of the pie iron with butter or olive oil. This isn't needed if your camp cooker is well seasoned and non-stick.
- Layer tater tots, an egg, and top with shredded cheese.
- Close the camp cooker and bake over the coals of a campfire for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Notes
- When cooking with a camp cooker, begin by applying non-stick cooking spray or oil to the inside of both cooking plates. This step is important so that your delicious meal doesn’t stick to the plates and burn.
- Place your recipe ingredients into the cooker before closing and latching it.
- Cook the recipe over an open fire. We recommend placing the cooker over the fire for two minutes before unlatching, checking for doneness, and flipping the cooker over to cook the other side.
- Use caution when handling both the metal latch and handles, as they can become hot while cooking.
