Name: Camp Cooker French Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: French bread (sliced); 1 Tbsp milk; 4 eggs; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; Syrup; Butter

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Make camp cooker French toast right over the campfire! Crispy, buttery bread is dipped in cinnamon vanilla custard for an easy camping breakfast.

French toast made in a double camp cooker.

This yummy camp cooker French toast recipe is such a fun way to make French toast for the family over the campfire!

We love making all kinds of things in our camp cookers, like this camp cooker breakfast bake, cinnamon buns, and pizza. Our new double camp cooker from Woods has been a game changer, especially for this yummy French toast recipe!

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How to Make Camp Cooker French Toast

We like to use this double camp cooker from Woods whenever we’re making French toast because you can cook two slices of bread at a time. Single pie irons like the other ones we have work too, they just take a bit longer.

When you’re cooking for hungry boys, it’s good to make as much food as you can, as quickly as possible. LOL

French bread, egg mixture, and butter on a table.

Ingredients

French bread, sliced – Thick slices of French bread hold up perfectly when dipped in the custard mixture and toasted over the campfire.
Milk – Milk helps create a rich, creamy base for the French toast batter.
Eggs – They give the batter structure and create that classic fluffy French toast texture when cooked.
Butter – Butter adds delicious flavor and helps crisp the bread while cooking in the camp cooker.
Vanilla – Just a splash adds warm sweetness that makes the French toast taste amazing.
Cinnamon – For a cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with the vanilla and maple syrup.
Syrup – Sweet maple syrup is the classic topping that makes every bite irresistible.

A pie iron, French bread, butter, and egg mixture in a bowl on a picnic table.

Instructions

1. Start by greasing the inside of the pie iron if needed.

2. Mix the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a medium bowl.

Tip: Make your egg mixture at home and store it in an airtight container in your cooler or trailer fridge until ready to use.

3. Dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture and place inside the camp cooker.

A double camp cooker in the campfire coals.

4. Cook over the coals of a campfire for about 5 minutes per side.

The pie iron French toast is cooked over campfire coals.

5. Open the iron and check for doneness. When cooked, serve with butter and syrup.

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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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.
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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!

Cooked French toast in a double pie iron on a table.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bread works best for French toast while camping?
Thick breads like French bread, brioche, or Texas toast work best because they absorb the egg mixture without falling apart and toast nicely over the fire.

How do you keep French toast from sticking in a pie iron?
Always grease the camp cooker with butter, oil, or non-stick spray before adding the bread. This prevents sticking and helps create a golden crust.

How long does French toast take to cook in a pie iron?
Most camp cooker French toast takes about 4–6 minutes per side over hot coals, depending on the heat of your fire.

Can you prepare French toast batter ahead of time for camping?
Yes! You can mix the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla at home and store it in a sealed container in your cooler until you’re ready to cook.

Can you make French toast on a campfire without a pie iron?
Absolutely. You can cook it on a cast iron skillet or griddle placed over the campfire or on a camping stove.

French toast in a double camp cooker on a table.

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