It's National Bagel Day Yay!
When it comes to camping, the best meals are those that are simple to make, require minimal cleanup, and taste amazing after a day of outdoor exploration. Enter: bagels. These versatile, durable, and delicious bread rounds are the unsung heroes of campfire cuisine. Whether you're an early riser looking for a hearty breakfast, or you’re craving a quick and satisfying dinner under the stars, bagels have you covered.
In this post, we’re sharing five easy and creative bagel recipes perfect for your next camping trip. From hearty breakfast sandwiches to gooey campfire s'mores, these recipes are guaranteed to elevate your outdoor meals with minimal effort. So, grab a bag of bagels and let’s get cooking!
If you need some gear for cooking those tasty bagels at camp- check out www.ucogear.com for all your outdoor adventure and camping needs.
UCO's Folding Knifes: For cutting bagels
UCO's Plates & Mess Kits: For eating your tasty food & storing it
UCO's Utensils & Sporks for cooking or eating
UCO's Portable Grills: For cooking those bagels and toppings
UCO's Matches & Fire Starters: Create fire for your grills or campfire
UCO's Roasting Forks: Create that perfect S'more
1. Bagel Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients:
- Bagels
- Eggs
- Cheese slices
- Bacon or sausage
- Butter or oil
Instructions:
- Slice the bagels in half- we recommend a UCO folding knife like the Ingalls.
- In a grill, skillet or over a campfire, cook the eggs to your liking (fried, scrambled, or omelet-style).
- Cook the bacon or sausage until fully cooked.
- Toast the bagels lightly on a grill or in the skillet- if you need a small portable light grill and matches- we recommend UCO's Medum Size Flatpack Portable Camping Grill and UCO's Long Burn Matches.
- Assemble the sandwich: bagel, egg, meat, and cheese and devour that bagel! If you need the perfect camping bowl & plate combo- we recommend UCO's 6-Piece Mess Kit which contains a bowl & plate, utensils and a camping cup.
2. Campfire Pizza Bagels
Ingredients:
- Bagels
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni or other toppings
- Foil
Instructions:
- Slice the bagels in half- we recommend a UCO folding knife like the Ingalls.
- Spread pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Add toppings and sprinkle with cheese.
- Wrap in foil and place near the campfire coals or on a grill for 5–7 minutes until the cheese melts. If you need a small portable light grill and matches- we recommend UCO's Medum Size Flatpack Portable Camping Grill and UCO's Long Burn Matches.
- Enjoy your delicious bagel. If you need the perfect camping bowl & plate combo- we recommend UCO's 6-Piece Mess Kit which contains a bowl & plate, utensils and a camping cup.
3. Campfire BLT Bagel
Ingredients:
- Bagels
- Bacon Strips
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Mayonnaise, Onion or Avocado (optional)
Instructions:
- Slice the bagels in half- we recommend a UCO folding knife like the Ingalls.
- Cook the bacon over your campfire using a skillet or portable grill until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- Lightly toast the bagel halves on the same pan used for cooking bacon.
- Assemble the bagel with bacon, tomato and lettuce and enjoy! If you need the perfect camping bowl & plate combo- we recommend UCO's 6-Piece Mess Kit which contains a bowl & plate, utensils and a camping cup.
4. Bagel S'mores
Ingredients:
- Mini bagels
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate bars
- Peanut butter or Nutella (optional)
Instructions:
- Toast marshmallows over the campfire. We recommend UCO's Roasting Forks for the perfect S'mores ever!
- Spread peanut butter or Nutella on the bagel halves if desired. Use one of UCO's handy switch-sporks to spread like a master.
- Layer chocolate and marshmallows between bagel halves.
- Press gently and enjoy a twist on the classic s’more.
- If you need the perfect camping bowl & plate combo- we recommend UCO's 6-Piece Mess Kit which contains a bowl & plate, utensils and a camping cup.
5. Bagel Caprese Sandwich
Ingredients:
- Bagels
- Fresh mozzarella slices
- Tomato slices
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil or balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Slice the bagels in half- we recommend a UCO folding knife like the Ingalls.
- Wrap in foil and place near the campfire coals or on a grill for a few minutes to get that perfect toasty bagel. If you need a small portable light grill and matches- we recommend UCO's Medum Size Flatpack Portable Camping Grill and UCO's Long Burn Matches.
- Layer mozzarella, tomato, and basil on one half.
- Drizzle with olive oil or balsamic glaze, and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the other bagel half and enjoy!
- If you need the perfect camping bowl & plate combo- we recommend UCO's 6-Piece Mess Kit which contains a bowl & plate, utensils and a camping cup.
Need Camping & Cooking Gear?
If you need some gear for cooking those tasty bagels at camp- check out www.ucogear.com for all your outdoor adventure and camping needs.
UCO's Folding Knifes: For cutting bagels
UCO's Plates & Mess Kits: For eating your tasty food & storing it
UCO's Utensils & Sporks for cooking or eating
UCO's Portable Grills: For cooking those bagels and toppings
UCO's Matches & Fire Starters: Create fire for your grills or campfire
UCO's Roasting Forks: Create that perfect S'more
