Easter Camping Recipe - Hot Cross Bun French Toast

Easter camping trips are all about fresh air, good company and of course, delicious food to start the day right! There's nothing better than waking up to the sounds of nature and whipping up a hearty breakfast over your camp cooking stove or BBQ. With the right ingredients and tried-and-tested recipe, you can create a tasty Easter morning feast that everyone will love.

And we've got just the treat to make for your Easter camping morning perfect! This recipe the whole family will love was shared with us by Kaelah - we'll let her take it from here.

Kaelah's Hot Cross Bun French Toast With Bacon & Maple Caramelised Bananas

I'm a proud mum of two wonderful boys, and together with my husband we share a love for the great outdoors. Cooking is a huge passion of mine, especially camp cooking during our many family adventures. We embrace every opportunity to explore and enjoy nature together. These experiences not only bring us closer but also teach our boys the importance of exploration and learning off the land.

This rich and indulgent Easter camping breakfast, made with thick, creamy French toast, crispy bacon, maple caramelised bananas and fresh berries is the perfect mix of sweet and savory in an easy-to-follow recipe.

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• Servings, Prep Time & Cooking Time
• Ingredients You'll Need To Make This Recipe
• Instructions For Making Your Easter Breakfast

Servings, Prep Time & Cooking Time

• Serves: 4-5
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients You'll Need To Make This Recipe

For the French toast:

• 6 hot cross buns, halved
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup heavy cream (instead of milk)
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Butter (for cooking)

For the bacon:

• 10 slices streaky bacon

For the maple caramelised bananas:

• 3 bananas, sliced lengthways or into rounds
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

For the topping:

• 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries or raspberries)
• Extra maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions For Making Your Easter Breakfast

Step 1: Make The French Toast

1. Preheat your camp cooking stove or BBQ to medium heat.
2. Grab a bowl from your camp tableware and use a camp cooking utensil like a whisk to mix the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
3. Dip each hot cross bun half into the mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds.
4. Melt butter on the camping cookware griddle and place the buns cut side down.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Once done, move to a plate and cover lightly to keep warm.

Step 2: Cook The Bacon

1. Lay bacon slices on the hot plate and cook until crispy, flipping occasionally.
2. Once done, move to the side of the hot plate, turn heat off to heat warm.

Step 3: Caramelise The Bananas

1. Add butter to the griddle and add the banana slices and cook for 2-3 mins then flip.
2. Drizzle maple syrup over the bananas.
3. Cook until the maple syrup caramelises and becomes golden.

Step 4: Assemble & Serve

1. Place the French-toasted hot cross buns on plates from your camp tableware set.
2. Layer with crispy bacon and spoon over the maple caramelised bananas.
3. Scatter fresh berries on top.
4. Drizzle with extra maple syrup and serve warm.

Try This Delicious Easter Breakfast Recipe On Your Next Camping Trip

When you're camping in the great outdoors this Easter, this amazing breakfast recipe will be a huge hit with the whole Family. Ensure you have the right camp cooking equipment and camping tableware by exploring the entire camping range at Anaconda today.

Plus, check out more useful articles on the Anaconda Adventure Centre for more inspiration to make your camping trip a great one. Some articles you might be interested in include:

• Ultimate Guide To Easy Camping Food Ideas
• One Pot Spanish Chorizo Pasta Camping Recipe
• Complete Guide To Cooking On An Open Fire