You don't need a griddle to cook breakfast outdoors! These recipes for breakfast food on the grill are our best sweet and savory ideas made with cast-iron skillets, skewers and foil packets.
18 Recipes for Breakfast Food on the Grill
Updated on Apr. 29, 2025
1/18
Campfire Potatoes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We like grilling because it's a no-fuss way to make a meal. This pleasing campfire potatoes recipe is one we use often! The onion, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce combine to make a super side dish for any grilled meat, and it tastes great for breakfast when topped with an egg. Plus, cooking in the foil makes cleanup a breeze. —JoAnn Dettbarn, Brainerd, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 276 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
2/18
Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details. Here’s my version, best enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee by the campfire. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 266 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
3/18
Grilled Loaded Breakfast Skillet
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I owned a recreational vehicle for more than 20 years and loved to go camping. I learned how to make so many meals on a grill. One of the best things about being at a campground is the smell of breakfast cooking in the morning. When I fixed this on my grill last week, the aroma on my deck reminded me so much of our camping days. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 494 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
4/18
Breakfast Burger
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger for an over-the-top treat. Topping it with my homemade blackberry jam sealed the deal. —Tina Janssen, Walworth, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 859 calories, 49g fat (19g saturated fat), 307mg cholesterol, 1703mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 45g protein.
5/18
Cheesy Ham & Potato Packet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found the technique for grilling ham, potatoes and cheese in foil and changed the recipe for our tastes. It’s a dandy way to use leftover ham. —Molly Bishop, McClure, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 341 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 1040 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, 4 g fiber), 26 g protein.
6/18
Grilled Bistro Breakfast Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I used to make a classic breakfast sandwich when my kids were still at home. Now that it’s just my husband and me, I’ve jazzed it up with pear, smoked Gouda and spinach. —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 629 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 1510mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein.
7/18
Egg & Spinach Breakfast Burritos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we camp out, we want our meals ready in a hurry. We make these hearty burritos at home, freeze them and reheat them over the campfire. —Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 333 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.
8/18
Breakfast Skewers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These kabobs are fun, different and delicious, plus they go well with any egg dish. —Bobi Raab, St. Paul, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 246 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
9/18
Dutch Oven Cheesy Bacon & Eggs
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For campouts, my sister and I escape on horseback into the woods. We make bacon and eggs the first morning, then love the leftovers for the rest of the trip. —Mary Burris, Okeechobee, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 393 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
10/18
Grilled Waffle Treats
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made these super sandwiches for family and friends for the first time on the Fourth of July. Everyone loved the generous portions and shared their memories of making and eating s'mores while camping. —Chris Seger, Lombard, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 440 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 457mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
11/18
Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you've never grilled fruit like this before, you're in for a real treat! I love the idea of cooking everything from appetizers to desserts on the grill. This grilled honeydew recipe is sweet and really light. —Jacqui Correa, Landing, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 101 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.
12/18
Campfire Hash
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our area, we are able to camp almost all year. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy them on the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
13/18
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Give hard-boiled eggs a flavor upgrade. The grilling step gives these deviled eggs a distinctive smoky taste that will have everyone talking. —Catherine Woods, Lexington, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed egg half: 52 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
14/18
Foil-Packet Potatoes and Sausage
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on the grill or in the oven at home. —Julie Koets, Elkhart, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 packet: 414 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
15/18
Blackout Peach Bread Pudding
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I bake several times a week so my kids have homemade desserts. We lost power in a storm, so I used the grill to invent “blackout” pudding. —Augustina Zaccardi, Eastchester, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 bread pudding cup: 173 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
16/18
Salsa Shakshuka with Avocados
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was watching a cooking show and the host put several ingredients into a pan for her shakshuka. I realized those ingredients were essentially the makings for salsa, so that's how I ended up with this fresh morning meal. —Patty Crouse, Warren, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 312 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
17/18
Watermelon Pizza
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Start with grilled melon slices and layer on tangy, salty and sweet toppings for a summery alternative to fruit salad for breakfast. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 91 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat.
18/18
Vegetable, Steak and Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Low-carb doesn't have to mean skimpy—here's a lighter take on steak and eggs. I love cooking with squash, but feel free to toss in any vegetable combination you like. —Robert Deskin, Plantation, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 344 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 259mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.
Breakfast Food on the Grill FAQ
Can you cook breakfast on the grill?
You can cook breakfast on the grill, but you may need a griddle, skillet or aluminum foil to create a flat cooking surface. Most breakfast foods can’t be cooked directly on the grill grates without falling through the gaps. I like using a skillet for runny foods like eggs or pancakes and foil packets for hearty items like breakfast potatoes and bread pudding.
How do you make a breakfast skillet on the grill?
To make a breakfast skillet like eggs and potatoes on the grill, prepare the recipe in a cast-iron or carbon steel pan. Nonstick or stainless-steel pans aren’t rated to handle the grill’s high heat. Preheat the grill over medium heat with the lid closed, aiming for around 350°F. Place the skillet on the grill and add cooking oil. When the oil shimmers, the skillet is ready to use.
If your recipe calls for finishing a breakfast skillet in the oven, set up the grill for direct and indirect heat. Cook all the stovetop components on the direct heat side, and then transfer the skillet to the indirect heat side for the oven components. When using indirect heat, close the grill’s lid to trap the heat inside the grill, just like an oven.
Do you need a cast-iron skillet to cook on the grill?
You don’t need a cast-iron skillet to make breakfast on the grill. Other types of cast-iron cookware work just as well as a skillet, including griddles and Dutch ovens. Some grilled recipes use aluminum foil instead of a skillet, creating a foil packet that locks steam inside. Some breakfast foods (like sausage links, fruit and most vegetables) can be cooked directly on the grill, but I usually skewer them first so they don’t fall through the grill grates.
What are the best grilled breakfast ideas for camping?
My favorite camping breakfast ideas are made ahead of time so I don’t have to bring a knife and cutting board to the campsite. Think meat and potato foil packets, premade breakfast burritos or freezer breakfast sandwiches. I often cook the eggs at the campsite, but I usually scramble them ahead of time so they’re easy to pour into a skillet for scrambled eggs or omelets. If I need to cook them ahead of time, I freeze cooked eggs and reheat them from frozen in foil over the campfire.
