Put these simple homemade boil in the bag omelets on your camping food checklist! These omelets are the perfect introduction to freezer bag cooking in just 15 minutes.
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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 camping food checklist!
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.
HOW TO MAKE Homemade BOIL IN THE BAG OMELETS
- 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.
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
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.
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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?
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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
Instructions
- 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 omelet is firm. If it is still runny, place ziplock back into boiling water and cook a couple more minutes, or until set.
Notes
- Use a glass mason jar with a lid or a plastic container to transport cracked eggs for less mess when camping.
- Simply shake the jar when ready to make your omelet to "whisk" them.
Ziplock Bag Note
You MUST use Freezer bags. These are the only bags that will hold up to the high heat.For Large Group Camping:
- Have everyone bring their own eggs in freezer ziplock bags to one campsite along with a mix-in to share. Add mix-in and cook.
- Ideas include ham, sausage, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, etc.
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.