Campfire Skillet Breakfast Recipe
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Campfire Skillet Breakfast

By: Jesi A. 
"This is the one recipe we always cook when camping, it's easy and very filling."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
17 Min
Ready In:
32 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon
  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 onion, chopped (optional)
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 239 | Total Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 187mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by brody   view full review
I'm giving five stars b/c the finished product tasted great. However, I had a problem with it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by Sherry   view full review
This is an excellent dish and can be done in a frying pan on the stove in the same way.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by Forden Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have made this dish many times over the years. Its a warm, hearty, one pan start to a day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by lisa   view full review
Loved this recipe. My family and I loved it. I like being able to prepare something that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by Soni Cido   view full review
You can dice the potatoes (store in no-leak container with cold water) and fry & crumble the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by Becky's Baking   view full review
This is the perfect breakfast dish to have on a camping trip. It tasted great and gave me the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by oregonbeer   view full review
Excellent. Made it at home, not at camp, but was a simple, delicious breakfast. No leftovers.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by Windy   view full review
Very basic and very tasty breakfast. Next time, I will cook the bacon ahead of time to cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2010 by poohbearandhunny   view full review
going camping today..will definitely use this as a breakfast since i need to fix it quick so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2009 by SMIDGEN21   view full review
This was very good. We used breakfast sausage instead of bacon. My picky kids ate it right...

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