Campfire Breakfast Sandwich
Campfire Breakfast Sandwich is a hearty outdoor breakfast featuring toasted English muffins layered with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon or savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and optional fresh vegetables. Cooked entirely over a campfire or portable camping stove, this easy recipe delivers smoky flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. Perfect for camping, RV trips, backyard cookouts, or weekend breakfasts, these sandwiches are quick to prepare, easy to customize, and guaranteed to keep everyone full and energized for outdoor adventures.
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches
- 4 English muffins, split
- 4 large eggs
- 8 slices bacon or 4 breakfast sausage patties
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Tomato slices
- Baby spinach
- Avocado slices
- Caramelized onions
- Hot sauce
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Build a medium campfire and allow it to burn until hot coals develop.
- Place a cast-iron skillet over the fire grate.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, or cook the sausage patties until fully browned and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked meat to a plate and keep warm.
- Lightly butter the English muffins and toast them in the skillet until golden brown.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese over each egg during the final minute of cooking to allow it to melt.
- Assemble each sandwich by placing bacon or sausage on the bottom half of an English muffin.
- Top with tomato, spinach, avocado, or other desired toppings.
- Cover with the remaining English muffin half.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Cast-iron cookware provides even heat over the campfire.
- English muffins hold up well during outdoor cooking.
- Thick-cut bacon adds extra flavor and crunch.
- Cheddar melts beautifully over hot eggs.
- Prepare toppings before cooking for quicker assembly.
- Wrap finished sandwiches in foil to keep them warm.
- Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger camping groups.