Around the Campfire
Camp breakfast sloppy joes turn sausage, eggs, cheddar, and buns into a hearty handheld breakfast. They are messy in the right way and useful when you want something more fun than a standard egg sandwich.
Why This Recipe Works
Sausage browns first, eggs go in after, and cheddar brings the mixture together. Toasted buns keep the filling from feeling too soft.
Quick Facts
- Serves: 4
- Heat zone: Medium
- Best for: Hearty breakfasts, kid-friendly mornings, handheld meals
- Teaches: Breakfast filling assembly
Shopping List
- Breakfast sausage
- Eggs
- Cheddar
- Burger buns
Home Prep
Portion sausage, eggs, cheese, and buns before the trip. Cook sausage ahead if you want a faster morning.
Cooler Packing
Keep sausage, eggs, and cheese cold. Keep buns dry and protected.
Equipment
- Blackstone griddle
- Spatula
- Tongs
Heat Zones
Use medium heat for the eggs and fillings, with a cooler zone for toasting the bread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (bulk or removed from casings)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to medium.
- Add 1 pound breakfast sausage to the griddle. Brown the sausage until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking it up with your spatula.
- Crack 6 large eggs directly onto the cooked sausage. Scramble eggs into the sausage mixture, mixing until eggs are softly set and cooked through.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage and eggs. Fold in cheddar until melted and the filling is cohesive.
- Place 4 burger buns, split side down, on a cooler zone of the griddle. Toast the buns until light golden and warmed.
- Spoon the sausage, egg, and cheese filling onto the toasted buns and serve hot.
Doneness
Sausage cooked from raw should reach 160°F. Eggs should be set.
Common Mistakes
- Adding eggs before sausage browns.
- Overcooking the eggs.
- Skipping the bun toast.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with fruit, hash browns, coffee, or hot sauce.
Variations
- Add 1/2 cup diced bell peppers and 1/2 cup diced onion to the sausage as it browns.
- Use pepper jack in place of cheddar.
- Skip the buns and serve as breakfast bowls.
Dietary Adaptations
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free buns.
- Dairy-free: Skip cheese.
- Vegetarian: Use vegetarian sausage.
Scaling
Cook the filling in batches and toast buns near serving time.
Weather Notes
This holds heat well on cool mornings.
Leftovers
Store filling separately from buns and reheat gently.
Kid Helper Tasks
Kids can set buns and sprinkle cheese away from the griddle.
Dragonfly Tip
Toast the buns. A warm crisp bun makes the filling feel intentional instead of loose.
Dragonfly Challenge
Try one on a bun and one as a bowl. Pick the better camp breakfast format.