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100 Simple Recipes for your Adventures

BREAKFAST RECIPES 

1. Campfire Breakfast Burritos

Cooking Method: Campfire or portable stove
Ingredients:

  • 4 tortillas

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup shredded cheese

  • ½ cup cooked sausage or bacon bits

  • Salt, pepper, paprika

  • Foil for wrapping

Steps:

  1. In a skillet, scramble eggs with a pinch of salt, pepper, and paprika.

  2. Warm tortillas on the campfire or stove.

  3. Fill each tortilla with scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage.

  4. Roll tightly, wrap in foil, and warm over campfire coals for 5 minutes.

Seasoning Tip: Add a dash of hot sauce or taco seasoning for an extra burst of flavor.

2. Skillet Hash Browns with Peppers & Onions

Cooking Method: Cast iron skillet over grill, campfire, or gas stove
Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded potatoes

  • ½ onion, diced

  • ½ bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tbsp oil or butter

  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika

Steps:

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet until it sizzles.

  2. Add potatoes, onions, and peppers. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

  3. Cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy.

  4. Serve with eggs or grilled sausage.

Seasoning Tip: Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.

3. Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls

Cooking Method: Dutch oven with coals or grill
Ingredients:

  • 1 can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Optional: extra cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  1. Line the Dutch oven with parchment or lightly grease it.

  2. Place cinnamon rolls inside, leaving space between them.

  3. Cover and place Dutch oven over campfire coals (or on a grill) with some coals on top.

  4. Bake 15–20 minutes, drizzle with icing.

Seasoning Tip: Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar over the top before baking for a caramelized crust.

4. Campfire Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Cheese

Cooking Method: Skillet over campfire or stove
Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup fresh spinach

  • ½ cup shredded cheese

  • Salt, pepper, pinch of nutmeg

  • 1 tbsp butter

Steps:

  1. Heat butter in a skillet. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

  2. Beat eggs with salt, pepper, and a tiny pinch of nutmeg.

  3. Pour eggs into skillet, stir gently until fluffy.

  4. Sprinkle cheese before serving.

Seasoning Tip: Nutmeg enhances the spinach flavor without overpowering.

5. Breakfast Quesadillas with Bacon & Salsa

 Cooking Method: Grill or skillet
Ingredients:

  • 2 tortillas

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • ½ cup shredded cheese

  • Salsa for dipping

Steps:

  1. Scramble eggs and cook bacon ahead of time.

  2. Place one tortilla on skillet, add eggs, bacon, cheese, then top with another tortilla.

  3. Cook 3 minutes per side until golden.

  4. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

Seasoning Tip: Add taco seasoning to the eggs for a Tex-Mex twist.

6. Oatmeal with Dried Fruit & Nuts

Cooking Method: Pot over gas stove or campfire
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quick oats

  • 2 cups water or milk

  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts

  • Pinch of salt, cinnamon, and honey

Steps:

  1. Bring water or milk to a boil. Add oats and a pinch of salt.

  2. Stir and cook 2–3 minutes until creamy.

  3. Add dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, and drizzle with honey.

Seasoning Tip: A dash of vanilla extract or nutmeg adds a gourmet touch

7. Campfire Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Cooking Method: Cast iron griddle over campfire or gas stove
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pancake mix

  • ¾ cup water

  • 1 tbsp oil or melted butter

  • Maple syrup for serving

Steps:

  1. Mix the pancake batter according to the package instructions.

  2. Lightly oil the griddle. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake.

  3. Flip when bubbles form. Cook until golden.

  4. Serve with maple syrup or jam.

Seasoning Tip: Add cinnamon or a handful of blueberries for variety

8. Sausage & Egg Breakfast Skillet

Cooking Method: Skillet over campfire or stove
Ingredients:

  • 4 sausage links, sliced

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ onion, diced

  • Salt, pepper, garlic powder

  • 1 tbsp oil

Steps:

  1. Heat oil, cook sausages until browned.

  2. Add onion and cook until soft.

  3. Crack eggs directly into skillet, stir to combine.

  4. Season and cook to your liking.

Seasoning Tip: Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a campfire flavor

9. French Toast on the Griddle

Cooking Method: Griddle or skillet
Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of bread

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp sugar

  • Butter for cooking

Steps:

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and sugar.

  2. Dip bread slices in the mixture.

  3. Cook on a buttered skillet until golden on both sides.

  4. Serve with syrup or powdered sugar.

Seasoning Tip: Add a splash of vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.

10. Campfire Biscuits with Honey Butter

 

Cooking Method: Dutch oven or campfire grate
Ingredients:

  • 1 can of refrigerated biscuits

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • Honey for serving

Steps:

  1. Place biscuits in a Dutch oven or a foil pan.

  2. Cook over coals for 10–15 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through.

  3. Melt butter and drizzle with honey before serving.

Seasoning Tip: Add a pinch of sea salt to the honey butter for sweet-salty perfection.

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