Boil in bag omelets are a fun and mess-free breakfast for your next camping trip. Prep at home then simply boil at the campsite. These omelets are made in just 15 minutes. Gluten-free.
In just 15 minutes, this camping recipe is made and ready to be served. Plus, each camper can add their favorite mix-in to create a delicious and flavorful breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal.
Every year before we head for our annual camping trip, I put together a camping food checklist. It makes my life SO much easier and helps the planning process go a lot smoother. I highly encourage you to write your list sooner than later and put these simple boil in the bag omelets on your list!
Ingredients
- 12 eggs see note for camping tips
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pepper diced
- 4 quart-sized Freezer Ziplock Bags
Pick a variety of mix-ins for the omelets. Keep it simple, by bringing chopped ham, bell pepper, and shredded cheese. Get fancy by chopping a variety of veggies and meat for more options.
MIX-IN OPTIONS:
- Ham
- Sausage
- Bacon Bits
- Cheddar, feta, mozzarella, pepper jack cheese
- Bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Chopped onions
- Diced tomatoes
HOW TO MAKE
- In a large pot or dutch oven, bring water to a boil
- Evenly distribute the whisked eggs between the ziplock bags
- Add mix-ins of choice such as ham and cheese or veggies and cheese
- Boil for 5 minutes for 3 egg omelets or 10 minutes for 6 egg omelets.
- Check to make sure inside of the omelet is firm. If it is still runny, place ziplock back into boiling water and cook a couple more minutes, or until set.
To start, bring water to a boil in a large pot or dutch oven.
PRO TIP: To pack eggs and have less mess while camping, crack the eggs at home and store them in a mason jar or plastic container with a tight seal and store them in your cooler or fridge until needed.
To whisk eggs, simply shake the eggs in the mason jar.
Now all you have to do is distribute the eggs between the Ziploc bags. No mess and easy cleanup!
PRO TIP: You MUST use Freezer bags. These are the only bags that will hold up to the high heat.
Add in the mix-ins that your family prefers into the freezer bag.
Place the freezer bags in the large pot.
If you’re looking for good camping cookware, this portable cookware camping set is awesome. This cookware set has definitely been a lifesaver for the past few years.
Boil for 5 minutes for 3 egg omelets (small bag below) or 10 minutes for 6 egg omelets (large bag shown below).
Check to make sure inside of the omelet is firm. If it is still runny, place ziplock back into boiling water and cook a couple more minutes, or until set.
If you are camping with a large group of people, have everyone bring their own eggs in freezer ziplock bags or mason jars to one campsite along with a mix-in to share. It’s a fun way to bring everyone together to enjoy a delicious meal.
You can serve the cooked omelets on a plate, bowl or enjoy right out of the ziplock bags. My family tends to eat straight out of the plastic bags to eliminate dishes, because who likes washing dishes when there is so much more to be doing?
More Ways to Cook Eggs
If you have ever wondered the difference between over hard, over medium and over easy eggs, let’s break it down!
This is a great learning opportunity for both kids and parents. It especially helps kids learn how to confidently follow a recipe in the kitchen and order eggs at a restaurant.
Over Hard Eggs
Over Hard Eggs that are fried in a skillet where the whites are crispy, and yolk is hard.
Over Easy Eggs
Over Easy Eggs refers to the doneness of the yolk. Compared to an over medium or fried egg, these types of eggs are runny in the center.
Over Medium Eggs
Over Hard Eggs are fried in a skillet for a shorter time making the yolks somewhat runny.
Sunny Side Up Eggs
Sunny Side Up Eggs are over easy eggs that are not flipped in the skillet and served with the yolk side up.
Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled Eggs are whole eggs that are boiled with the shell on either on the stovetop or in the microwave to cook both the white and yolk of the egg.
Omelets
Omelets are eggs that are beaten in a bowl then poured into a heated and greased pan, left to cook then folded in half in the skillet. Kids also get a kick out of making Homemade Boil In the Bag Omelets.
Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are hard boiled eggs that are sliced in half once cooked, yolks removed and mashed with ingredients to create a creamy mixture that is added back to the egg white halves.
More camping Recipes
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Boil In The Bag Camping Meals: Omelets
Equipment
- 4 quart sized Freezer Ziplock Bags
Ingredients
- 12 eggs see note for camping tips
- 1/2 cup chopped ham ✅
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ✅
- 1 pepper, diced diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the water. In a large pot or dutch oven, bring water to a boil
- Divide the eggs and add mix-ins. Evenly distribute the whisked eggs between the ziplock bags. Add mix-ins of choice such as ham and cheese or veggies and cheese.12 eggs, 1/2 cup chopped ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 pepper, diced, salt and pepper to taste
- Boil. Boil for 5 minutes for 3 egg omelets or 10 minutes for 6 egg omelets. Check to make sure the inside of the omelet is firm. If it is still runny, place the ziplock back into boiling water and cook a couple more minutes, or until set.
Notes
Ziplock Bag Note
You MUST use Freezer bags. These are the only bags that will hold up to the high heat. CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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Brittany says
This is the best idea I’ve seen for camping in a long time. Can’t wait to make these!
anita kay Todd says
have tried this easy fun recipe. they are sooooo good.
Carolyn Allen says
We did all the mess at home b4 leaving home. Every family member made their own bag
Put the name with magic marker. Might make enough for more than 1 meal. Boiling water got used for dishes, clean up camp, and kids, maybe even sponge baths
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Thank you for sharing, Carolyn! It’s always great to have meals ready to go – with no mess while on the road! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one.
Mary says
Can the omelet be completely prepped in bags the day before and cooked the next morning. Will it be safe to eat if kept in cooler?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Mary! Yes, you can prep the bags the day before and keep them in a cooler. Make sure there is plenty of ice in the cooler as it needs to stay below 40°F for food safety. Make sure to use freezer bags, not regular ones (they will break down in boiling water). Have fun on your trip!