One Skillet Campfire Breakfast Recipe

Relive childhood memories with this epic One Skillet Campfire Breakfast! Cooked over a campfire (or stovetop), this hearty meal combines crispy potatoes, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese. Best enjoyed in a large iron skillet for that authentic campfire flavor. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a fun family camping trip!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 853.7 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for One Skillet Campfire Breakfast

  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 lb sausage (breakfast sausage, removed from casings if necessary)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
  • Egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, canola, or your preference)

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How to Make One Skillet Campfire Breakfast

  1. Peel and dice 2 lbs potatoes. In a large iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook until tender and slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet to create a lower heat zone.
  3. Add 1 lb sausage (removed from casings, if necessary) to the hotter side of the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Gently mix the cooked potatoes and sausage together.
  5. Crack 6 large eggs directly over the potato and sausage mixture. Carefully remove any stray bits of eggshell.
  6. Gently scramble the eggs until fully cooked but still slightly moist, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture. Remove from heat and let the cheese melt.
  8. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or your favorite breakfast bread.
  9. Adjust cooking times based on your heat source. Campfires require more time and attention.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

91g

Carbs

16g