What beats a camping breakfast that’s hearty, filling, and easy to prepare?! These Breakfast Burritos for Camping check all the boxes.
Packed with eggs, cheese, fajita, and your choice of sausage or bacon, these burritos are a satisfying meal to fuel your outdoor adventure or kick off a relaxed day of vacation by your campsite.
Why Breakfast Burritos for Camping are Ideal
Breakfast burritos for camping are the ultimate convenient breakfast option. They’re easy to make ahead, can be customized to your liking, and are simple to reheat over the campfire.
Plus, they’re portable, making them perfect for those mornings when you need a quick grab-and-go meal.
Breakfast Burritos for Camping Recipe
Ingredient List: [Per 2 Servings]
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup breakfast sausage (or bacon)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup salsa (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil
Preparation Instructions at Home
- Cook the Sausage (or Bacon):
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. For bacon, cook until crispy. Remove the meat from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Crumble it into smaller pieces. - Prepare the Veggies:
Dice the bell peppers and onion. Using the same skillet, sauté the diced veggies over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until softened. Set aside and let them cool. - Prepare the Eggs:
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. - Scramble the Eggs:
In the same skillet, melt the butter or heat the oil over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and scramble, stirring frequently until the eggs are fully cooked through. - Assemble the Burritos:
Lay the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage (or bacon), sautéed veggies, and shredded cheese evenly between the two tortillas. Add salsa if desired. - Roll the Burritos:
Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll them tightly from bottom to top. Wrap each burrito in aluminum foil.
Finishing Instructions at the Campsite
- Reheat the burritos: Place the foil-wrapped burritos on a grill grate over the campfire or directly in the fire. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through.
- Serve: Carefully remove the burritos from the fire, unwrap the foil, and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Breakfast Burritos for Camping
- Freeze for longer trips: If you’re going on a longer trip, freeze the burritos before leaving home. They’ll stay fresh longer and can be thawed and reheated when you’re ready to eat.
- Customize your fillings: These breakfast burritos for camping can be customized with your favorite fillings, such as spinach, avocado, beans, or potatoes!
- Finish off burritos on a pan: If you want a little extra color and crispness to your burritos, remove the foil and place them on a pan over the fire or camping stove.
Don’t have storage containers, cooking equipment, or serving ware to suit your needs? No problem! Check out this checklist from REI with links to tons of tools to make your dish in the wild seamless! Camp Kitchen Checklist
FAQ — Breakfast Burritos for Camping
Yes. The burritos can be fully assembled ahead of time, wrapped tightly, and stored cold or frozen so they’re ready to heat at camp.
They’re reheated over a campfire, grill, or in a skillet until warmed through.
Yes. When wrapped well and kept cold, breakfast burritos travel and reheat reliably, making them a practical option for camp mornings.
Conclusion
These breakfast burritos for camping are a must-try for your next outdoor adventure. Easy to make ahead, filling, and delicious, they provide the perfect start to a day of hiking, fishing, exploring, or lounging.
With just a little prep work at home, you’ll have a satisfying breakfast ready to enjoy in the great outdoors.
Planning great meals can totally change the game for your camping trip. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we have!
Your Turn
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Related Recipes and Inspiration
For another savory camp breakfast, try my campfire avocado toast. It’s quick to make at camp, fresh enough to balance out a heavier breakfast, and a good option for a different morning when you don’t want another make-ahead burrito.
Looking for more recipes you can prep before your trip? Browse my 15 make-ahead camping meals for easy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks that make camp cooking simple.
Check out our whole blog for even more cooking ideas, campfire drinks, and amazing locations to complete your elevated outdoor trip!
Breakfast Burritos for Camping
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 ounce breakfast sausage or bacon
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup bell peppers any color, diced
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup salsa optional
- 1/4 cup sour cream optional
- 1 tbsp butter or cooking oil
Instructions
Make-Ahead:
Prepare the Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. If using bacon, cook until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Dice the bell peppers and onion. In the same skillet, sauté the diced bell peppers and onion until they are softened, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Scramble the Eggs.
- In the skillet (you can use the same skillet, wiping out excess grease if necessary), melt the butter or heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through.
Assemble the Burritos:
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage (or bacon), sautéed bell peppers and onions, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly between the two tortillas.
- If desired, add a spoonful of salsa and/or sour cream to each burrito.
- Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll them up tightly from the bottom to the top. Wrap each burrito tightly in aluminum foil.
- Store in the cooler.
At Camp:
- Place the foil-wrapped burritos on a grate over the campfire, directly in the fire, or on a camping stove. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully remove the burritos from the fire, unwrap from the foil, and enjoy your delicious campfire breakfast burritos!
Notes
Additional Resources
Remember, all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle from the ultra nutritious to the indulgent treat. Check out this information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to learn more about finding balance in your diet: