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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.

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Added October 15, 2026
Source: cowboycharcoal.com
Cast Iron Camping Breakfast Skillet
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

  1. 1Preheat the fire with Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal for 10-15 minutes until coals are white hot.
  2. 2Preheat the skillet for 2-3 minutes. Add the country sausage and let it brown.
  3. 3Add chopped golden potatoes, onions, and 2 tablespoons of butter, cooking for 8 minutes and stirring occasionally.
  4. 4Stir in chopped red onion and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the last tablespoon of butter and let it sizzle.
  5. 5Flatten the ingredients in the skillet and add the eggs on top. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Optionally cover the skillet if you prefer your eggs not sunny side up.
  7. 7Top with cheese and chives, allowing the cheese to melt.
  8. 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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