Name: Foil Packet French Toast Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 6 slices of French bread (cubed); 4 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup syrup; Powdered sugar (for topping); Strawberries (sliced (for topping))

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A sweet start to your camp morning—this gooey, golden-brown, strawberry-topped French toast foil packet recipe brings all the comfort of home to the great outdoors!

Foil packet french toast bake in a foil pie plate topped with fresh sliced strawberries and powdered sugar.

This simple recipe, wrapped in a foil packet, is the easiest way to make delicious French toast while camping. It’s a perfect breakfast treat!

There’s something magical about waking up in the great outdoors with birds chirping, fresh air in your lungs, and breakfast cooking over the open fire. This easy foil packet French toast is one of those delicious campfire meals that feels fancy but takes almost zero effort.

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And here’s the kicker—this simple recipe uses just a handful of ingredients, can be prepped ahead of time, and cooks up beautifully on hot coals or over medium heat on a grill grate. Bonus: cleanup is a breeze, which means more time exploring and less time scrubbing sticky syrup off plates.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This easy camping meal is a total crowd-pleaser. It’s warm, comforting, and dripping in maple syrup—the kind of delicious breakfast that disappears the second it hits the picnic table.

The egg mixture soaks perfectly into the thick slices of bread, and the crisp edges paired with gooey centers make it taste like you ordered it at a fancy brunch spot instead of wrapping it in aluminum foil next to your tent.

Whether you’re feeding hungry teens like me or just want an easy breakfast for your next camping trip, this is a foil packet recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

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This easy French toast foil packet is perfect for campfire cooking. I love that it only needs a few ingredients, I can prep it ahead of time, and the whole family enjoys it.

It’s a special favorite of the kids, too, because they love anything with the words “French toast” in the name.

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We also love this overnight French toast casserole, skillet campfire French toast, and camp cooker French toast recipe.

How to Make Foil Packet French Toast

Ingredients

French bread, cubed – Grab a loaf of bread that’s a bit stale. Trust me, it soaks up the custard like a champ.
Eggs – The base for the custard mixture.
Vanilla extract – A splash of this and your campsite will smell like a bakery.
Milk – Just enough to make everything creamy.
Cinnamon – A sprinkle or a shower, feel free to measure with your heart.
Syrup – Real maple syrup is my go-to, but any syrup will do.
Powdered sugar (for topping) – For that fancy café finish.
Strawberries, sliced (for topping) – We love fresh berries, but you can use any fresh fruit you like.

Instructions

1. Start by layering your cubed bread pieces into a foil pie plate or create a tinfoil packet using two sheets of aluminum foil.

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2. Mix together the eggs, milk, vanilla, half the syrup, and cinnamon. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure it soaks in nice and even.

3. Wrap the entire dish in foil and place over the coals of a campfire or grill.

4. Allow to bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggly.

5. Carefully unwrap and drizzle with the remaining syrup, powdered sugar, and diced strawberries.

How to Make a Tinfoil Packet

Cut two pieces of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire meal (about 12″). Layer them one on top of the other. Optional: spray the interior with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
Place recipe ingredients in the center. Bring up the longer edges of the foil and fold together. Grasp one end and roll it up, repeating with the other end.
Alternatively, foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals. Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
For best results, cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
Use caution when handling the foil packet, as it 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.
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. Avoid the grill bags with plastic windows, though, as they melt.
We love these BBQ cooking gloves because they make handling campfire food a whole lot safer!

Tips and Tricks

Use nonstick cooking spray or line your foil packet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and no sticking.
Slightly stale bread works best for soaking up the egg mixture.
Wrap foil tight but leave a little room inside the packet for steam to work its magic.
Make individual servings in smaller foil packets for picky eaters or little hands.
Prep everything at home and store it in an airtight container in your cooler.
To avoid burning the French toast, cook over indirect heat if your fire’s a bit wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prep the ingredients at home, pop them in an airtight container, and keep them chilled in your cooler until you’re ready to cook.

How do I keep the bottom from burning over the campfire?
Place your foil packet on a grill grate or over indirect heat instead of directly on hot coals. It helps everything cook more evenly and keeps it from getting scorched.

What kind of bread is best for French toast foil packets?
Stick with thick slices of bread like French bread, brioche, or Texas toast. They hold their shape and soak up the custard without turning to mush.

For more delicious breakfast recipes for your next camping trip, try this breakfast burrito recipe, camp cooker breakfast bake, and this foil pack breakfast bake.

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