Backpacking Stove
Breakfast
Gluten-Free
Backpacking Stove Quiche: Protein-Packed Camp Breakfast
Fuel your hike with this quick, high-protein quiche, ready in 20 minutes on your backpacking stove. A satisfying start to any outdoor adventure.
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Added September 4, 2026
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •4 eggs
Equipment
- • Dutch oven
- • whisk
- • stirring spoon
Instructions
- 1Coat the bottom of the Dutch oven with vegetable oil.
- 2In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese.
- 3Stir in flour until just combined.
- 4Pour the mixture into the Dutch oven.
- 5Sprinkle in crumbled sausage and diced bell pepper, stirring gently.
- 6Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and cook over fire for 15-20 minutes, checking periodically until the center is set.
Camp tips
- • Cover the cooking pot to retain heat and prevent bugs from getting into the food.
- • Cook ingredients in advance to make preparation easier at the campsite.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 350
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