Campfire
Breakfast
Gluten-Free
Cast Iron Camping Breakfast Skillet
One pan feeds the whole crew before a long hike. Cook this over hot morning coals with potatoes, sausage, and eggs.
Community rating
Added October 15, 2026

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 3
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1/4 pound country sausage
- •1/4 cup bell pepper
- •1/4 cup red onion
- •1/4 cup golden potatoes
- •1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- •3 fresh eggs
- •3 tablespoons butter
- •handful chopped chives
Equipment
- • skillet
- • fire pit
- • spatula
- • knife
- • cutting board
Instructions
- 1Preheat the fire with Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal for 10-15 minutes until coals are white hot.
- 2Preheat the skillet for 2-3 minutes. Add the country sausage and let it brown.
- 3Add chopped golden potatoes, onions, and 2 tablespoons of butter, cooking for 8 minutes and stirring occasionally.
- 4Stir in chopped red onion and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the last tablespoon of butter and let it sizzle.
- 5Flatten the ingredients in the skillet and add the eggs on top. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 6Optionally cover the skillet if you prefer your eggs not sunny side up.
- 7Top with cheese and chives, allowing the cheese to melt.
- 8Remove from grill, let cool, serve and enjoy!
Camp tips
- • For crispy potatoes, ensure they are chopped evenly and cooked thoroughly.
- • You can customize the ingredients by adding your favorite veggies or meats.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 350
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