Name: Foil Packet French Toast Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 6 slices of French bread (cubed); 4 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup syrup; Powdered sugar (for topping); Strawberries (sliced (for topping))

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This foil packet French toast recipe is the easiest camping breakfast ever! Prep ahead, toss it on the fire, and enjoy a sweet, kid-approved morning win.

This French toast recipe is super easy to make while camping. We love that it can be prepped ahead of time and just thrown on the fire to cook later.

It’s a favorite of the kids because they love anything with the words “French toast”.

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How to Make Foil Packet French Toast

Ingredients

French bread, cubed – Thick, sturdy bread that soaks up all the custardy goodness without turning to mush.
Eggs – The backbone of French toast, creating that rich, fluffy texture we love.
Vanilla extract – Adds a warm, cozy sweetness.
Milk – Helps create a creamy custard that keeps the French toast soft and tender inside.
Cinnamon – Brings classic French toast flavor and makes your campsite smell absolutely amazing.
Syrup – Because French toast without syrup is just… toast.
Powdered sugar (for topping) – A light, sweet finishing touch that makes everything feel extra fancy.
Strawberries, sliced (for topping) – Fresh, juicy berries that add a pop of color and balance out the sweetness.

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

1. Layer the bread into a foil packet or foil pie plate.

2. Mix together the egg, milk, vanilla, 1/2 the syrup, and cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the bread.

3. Wrap the entire dish in foil and place over the coals of a campfire or grill.

4. Allow to bake for 60 minutes or until the center is firm.

5. Top with remaining syrup, strawberries, or powdered sugar.

Tips for Making Traditional Foil Packets

Cut two pieces of aluminum foil to about 12″. Layer them one on top of the other. Place recipe ingredients in the center. Bring up the longer edges of the foil and fold together. Grasp one end and roll it up, then repeat with the other end.
Alternatively, foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals. Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
For best results, cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
Use caution when handling the foil packet, as it can become hot while cooking.

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Camping Essentials for Foil Packet Meals

I love using these foil pie pans for all of my packet meals.
These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping food.
This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
These grilling bags make clean up a breeze and these parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging.

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Camping Meal Preparation Ideas

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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