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Camping French Toast Recipe Hack

Author: Heather Painchaud
Wake up to cozy campfire mornings with this easy camping French toast hack — prep ahead in a mason jar for a mess-free, golden breakfast win!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a quart-sized mason jar, combine the eggs, milk (or cream), vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  • Secure the lid tightly on the mason jar and shake it up! Give it a good shake to mix everything together evenly.
  • Once the mixture is ready, store it in your cooler or RV fridge until you're ready to use it. It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast, and it takes up hardly any space!
  • When you’re ready to cook, simply grab your bread and dip it into your egg mixture. Then, cook your French toast however you like — on a skillet over the campfire, in a pie iron, or even in foil packets. For a skillet French toast, melt some butter over the fire, cook each side of the bread until golden brown, and then drizzle with syrup.
  • Once your French toast is cooked to perfection, add your favorite toppings!

Notes

  • The mason jar hack makes the egg mixture super easy to store and transport. Plus, the lid keeps everything sealed and fresh. You can even prep this the night before your camping trip!
  • Use thick slices of your favorite bread for extra fluffy French toast. Brioche, French bread, or even a good old-fashioned white bread will work great.
  • If you’re looking for something a little more hands-off, try making your French toast in a pie iron! It’s the ultimate way to cook on the go, and it gives your toast a crispy, grilled exterior.
  • For a completely no-fuss version, pour the egg mixture over slices of bread, wrap them in foil, and let the campfire do the work. It’s like a campfire casserole!
  • Feel free to add extra flavors to the egg mixture, like nutmeg, maple extract, or even a splash of orange juice for a citrusy twist.
  • To make cleanup even easier, line your skillet or pie iron with foil before cooking. That way, the sticky syrup won’t get all over your pan, and you can enjoy your meal without worrying about washing up.
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