This skillet French toast is golden, cozy, and campfire-perfect — easy to make, easy to clean up, and guaranteed to disappear fast at the campsite!

Three flower-shaped pieces of skillet French toast in a cast iron skillet, topped with sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Nearby are bowls of sliced strawberries and whipped cream on a rustic wooden table.

This is seriously the best skillet French toast recipe! There is just something about cooking over the campfire that makes everything taste even more delicious.

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This French toast is another favorite and super easy to make in a skillet over the fire! We also love this Campfire Pizza Bake, Campfire Dip Recipe, and these Campfire Banana Boats.

How to Make Skillet French Toast

Ingredients

French bread, sliced – Thick slices soak up the eggy goodness without falling apart, making every bite soft inside and golden outside.
Eggs – The key to that classic French toast texture, giving the bread its rich, custardy center.
Milk – Adds creaminess and helps turn the eggs into the perfect dunkable mixture.
Cinnamon – A warm, cozy spice that makes breakfast smell incredible.
Vanilla extract – Just a splash adds bakery-level flavor.
Butter – Keeps the French toast from sticking to your skillet and adds that irresistible golden crispness.
Strawberries – Fresh, juicy, and the perfect balance to the richness of the French toast.
Syrup – A must-have for drizzling generously.
Whipping cream – Light, fluffy, and highly approved by teenage boys who believe breakfast should double as dessert.

Tip: Try our camping French toast hack for even easier meal prep and clean up!

Instructions

1. Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.

2. Heat and butter the skillet to help prevent sticking.

3. Dip each side of the bread into the egg mixture, coating the bread evenly. Place into the skillet.

4. Cook over the grill or campfire for 2-3 minutes per side.

Tip: Use caution when handling the hot skillet on the campfire. We like to use heat-resistant gloves for all of our campfire cooking.

5. Remove the French toast from the heat and serve with your favorite toppings.

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Camping Essentials for Skillet Recipes

I love using this Lodge Cast Iron Skillet for all of my sauteing.
These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping hot food.
This 9QT Overmont Dutch Oven is my favorite for one pot-style meals over the fire.
These long handled wooden utensils make stirring easy and they don’t melt or get too hot!
This cast iron scrubber set is perfect for safely cleaning your cast iron.

This French toast recipe is best when served covered in strawberries and whipped cream. At least, that’s what the boys think!

We simply cut up the strawberries before we leave home and pack a tub of Cool Whip in the cooler. Voila — an easy and delicious camping recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Tips for Camping Meal Preparation

Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home where running water is more accessible and clean up is easier. Trust me on this one!
Create “one pot” family-style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought.
Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans, or pie irons. These tools help to make clean up a breeze!
Pack ingredients in 1-gallon size Ziploc bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. These Cheesy Vegetable Campfire Dip, Loaded Campfire Potatoes, and Tinfoil Packet Taco Salad recipes are some of my favorites.

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