Camping Breakfast Skillet Recipe
Start the day right with this easy camping breakfast skillet recipe made with eggs, ham, peppers, and cheese in a cast iron pan over the campfire — perfect for outdoor mornings!
This camping breakfast skillet is super easy to make and deliciously low carb. It’s the perfect recipe to add to your meal planning this summer!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and one that we don’t like to skip while camping. This delicious campfire meal can be made over the fire or on the camp stove in a cast-iron skillet.
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If you think that this skillet looks good, take a look at our campfire breakfast burrito, this pie iron breakfast sandwich, or our foil pack breakfast bake for more hearty breakfast ideas. Try any of these easy breakfasts on your next camping trip!
This delicious breakfast is the perfect way to use up ingredients in the fridge. We often add hash browns, green onions, bacon, maple syrup, cheddar cheese, cooked sausage, sweet potato, hot sauce, and cherry tomatoes if we have them.
Ingredients
- Bell pepper, diced – Adds a pop of color and a slightly sweet crunch that pairs perfectly with savory breakfast ingredients.
- White onion, diced – A classic skillet base that becomes deliciously soft and flavorful when cooked over the fire.
- Ham, diced – Salty, smoky ham adds hearty protein that makes this camping breakfast extra filling.
- Eggs – The star of this recipe, cooked right on top for a rich and satisfying campfire breakfast.
- Cheese, shredded – Melts into gooey goodness over the warm skillet, adding creamy flavor to every bite.
- Olive oil – Helps prevent sticking while giving the vegetables a light, delicious sauté.
- Salt and pepper – Simple seasonings that bring all of the flavors together perfectly.
Instructions
1. Prepare ingredients.
Tip: Prepare as many of your ingredients as possible at home to make cooking while camping easier. I like to dice the onion, green pepper, and ham beforehand and store it in a freezer bag for camping.
2. Add oil, veggies, and ham to a skillet.
3. Cook over the fire or grill on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until onion is opaque.
4. Add an egg and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the fried egg reaches your desired doneness.
5. Top with shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Tips For Cooking With Cast Iron
- When cooking with cast iron, be sure to season the surface first.
- Always use gloves or oven mitts while cooking, as the surface of the iron will be hot.
- Cook the recipe over an open fire using hot coals, not open flames. A fire that is too hot will burn the outside of your recipe and not cook the inside.
- Be sure to clean the cast iron with a rough vegetable scrubber, rinse, and dry thoroughly before storing.
My boys also love these banana bread pancakes and this pie iron French toast — you could say that they are breakfast-obsessed!
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Camping Essentials for Skillet Recipes
- I love using these Lodge cast iron skillets for all of my outdoor cooking.
- These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping food.
- This 9QT Overmont Dutch Oven is my favorite for one-pot-style meals over the fire.
- These long-handled wooden utensils make stirring easy and they don’t melt or get too hot!
- This cast iron scrubber set is perfect for safely cleaning your cast iron.
- This Henckel knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the camp kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you cook a skillet breakfast over a campfire?
The easiest way is to use a cast iron skillet placed over hot coals rather than open flames. Cook the vegetables and meat first, then add the egg, and cook until it reaches your preferred doneness.
Can you prep a breakfast skillet ahead of time for camping?
Yes! You can dice vegetables and meat at home and store them in a sealed container or freezer bag. This makes cooking at the campsite much quicker and easier.
What is the best skillet for campfire cooking?
A cast iron skillet is the most popular option because it distributes heat evenly, is extremely durable, and works perfectly over campfires, grills, or camp stoves.
What other ingredients can you add to a camping breakfast skillet?
Many campers add ingredients like hash browns, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, green onions, sweet potatoes, or hot sauce to customize the flavor and make the meal heartier.
How do you keep eggs from sticking to a cast iron skillet?
Make sure the skillet is properly seasoned and preheated with a little oil before adding the egg. This helps create a natural non-stick surface.
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Camping Breakfast Skillet Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ Bell pepper diced
- ¼ White onion diced
- ¼ cup Ham diced
- 1 Egg
- ⅛ cup Cheese shredded
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients.
- Add oil, veggies, and ham to a skillet.
- Cook over the fire or grill for 5-10 minutes or until onion is opaque.
- Add an egg and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Top with cheese and season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Dice the veggies and ham at home and pack in a freezer bag to use later.
- When cooking with cast iron, be sure to season the surface first.
- Always use gloves or oven mitts while cooking, as the surface of the iron will be hot.
- Cook the recipe over an open fire using hot coals, not open flames. A fire that is too hot will burn the outside of your recipe and not cook the inside.
- Be sure to clean the cast iron with a rough vegetable scrubber, rinse, and dry thoroughly before storing.
Be sure to check out these keto lemon bars that my friend Jen just posted — they would make the perfect make-ahead, low carb treat for camping and road trips. She has tons of yummy keto recipes on Tatertots & Jello and I make her chocolate mug cake all the time!
OMG this looks so yummy heather! I pinned the images to my Recipe board to share!! You always make the best recipes!!
Thanks so much Jen <3