These Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches Will Take Mornings At Your Campsite To The Next Level

Sure, cooking over a perfectly built campfire is an integral part of the camping experience. There are, however, times when you may want to spend a bit less time cooking while camping. This can be especially appealing in the morning when getting on with the day's activities — hiking, fishing, birding, etc. — is the priority. Or, when you just aren't quite awake or alert enough to navigate the whole morning meal prep process. At times like these, pre-made frozen breakfast sandwiches can really come in clutch and take the mornings at your campsite to the next level.

While having a supply of frozen breakfast sandwiches on hand can save you some precious morning hours at your campsite and are a great camp cooking hack, they do take a bit of time to prepare ahead of your excursion. There are also a couple of tips and tricks you need to be aware of for preparing, storing, transporting, and reheating these morning meal morsels.

As mentioned above, pre-made frozen breakfast sandwiches can save you time during your camping trip, but they will take a bit of time during your trip preparation. But, preparing breakfast sandwiches is simple enough. Really, there's not much that needs to be done differently than if you were preparing them to eat fresh at home. The biggest thing is choosing the type of bread. English muffins are a popular choice, as many people think they hold up to freezing and reheating a bit better than other breads.  Slices of toasted bread, bagels, and even mini-pancakes or waffles are good choices as well. The fillings can be any combination of eggs, meats, and cheeses. But, be sure to cook the ingredients -– especially the eggs -– to a point where they are just done. This will prevent them from becoming overcooked during the reheating process.

Once the sandwiches are cooked, they should be individually wrapped tightly in aluminum foil. Then place each sandwich in an airtight container or bag.  You can place each sandwich in its own airtight bag or place some or all of them in one bag or container. The use of foil and airtight containers and bags will become key later when it comes to storing, transporting, and reheating the breakfast sandwiches during your camping trip. In the meantime, once all of the sandwiches are made, wrapped, and sealed, place them in your freezer until it is time to leave on your camping expedition.

When it comes time to take your pre-made frozen breakfast sandwiches on a camping trip, you not only want to make sure they taste good, but also that they remain dry and properly stored so they are actually safe to eat as well. The airtight container or bags they sandwiches were stored in should prevent them from becoming wet while they are stored in a cooler. Another precaution to help keep food dry while camping is to use ice packs or frozen water bottles instead of loose ice, which will eventually fill the cooler with water.

Since the breakfast sandwiches are frozen, they will actually help maintain a chilly temperature in the cooler. However, to make sure you maintain the proper temperature for food while camping, make sure your cooler is packed with ice or ice packs, open the lid as little as possible, and try to store the cooler in a shaded area. Another easy hack to ensure food is safe to eat when camping is to add a thermostat to track the cooler's temperature.

Thanks to the foil the breakfast sandwiches were wrapped in, reheating is as simple as placing them in a pile of coals or on top of a camp grill. While the sandwiches are reheating, you'll have a few minutes to prepare the day's adventure or just enjoy another cup of coffee without the stress of cooking the morning meal.