NASCAR Camp Cooking Ideas - "The Breakfast Skillet"

The cooking challenges while NASCAR camping are real!  It can stem from:

•  Storage / Cooler / Refrigerator Space.
• Number of guests. 
• Morning “illness” / Lack of motivation after a late night.

  

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There is no reason to just have cereal, peanut butter & Jelly or Hotdogs/Burgers camping at NASCAR.

Do you want to be the hero of the day?  Try the “Breakfast Skillet” meal next time out:

What you'll need:

Medium to Large cast iron skillet

Butter

1 – 2 Onions

Unfrozen Shredded Hash Browns (“Simply Potatoes” brand sold at most stores.)

Cooked Bacon

Feta Cheese

6 - 8 Eggs

1 – 2 Tomatoes

Salt / Pepper

Shredded Cheese

Step By Step Easy Directions:

Ingredients are layered in the skillet to complete.

Start by adding butter to your cast iron skillet, next add sliced onions to cover the bottom.

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Spread shredded hash browns over onions.  Cover hash browns with cooked crumbled bacon.

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Sprinkle on a layer of feta cheese.

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Add your eggs on top (yolk unbroken), Add sliced tomatoes.

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Season with desired amount of salt & pepper.

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Let cook for 5 – 10 minutes on more indirect heat to avoid burning bottom layers.

Top with shredded cheese.

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Cook for 10-15 more minutes on indirect heat.

Once your eggs look cooked through and top layered cheese is melted you are ready to eat.  Serve hot, watch that you don’t burn the roof of your mouth with the melted cheese.  Serves 4 – 6 people (depending on the size of your skillet).

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Caution:  Once you try this recipe – you will be expected to make this at least once your next time out!  Be prepared!

Enjoy!

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Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Breakfast Burrito

Do you prefer eggs & bacon over a bowl of cereal when camping at the track?  Try the “Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Breakfast Burrito”.  Easy to make and tastes great! 

What you need:

 

Prepare you list of ingredients for the "Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Breakfast Burrito"
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·        1 Package of Bacon

·        4 – 6 Eggs (or 1 carton of Egg Beaters)

·        1 Packages Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional - can be made without cheese)

·        Other assorted ingredient toppings of your choice:  Chopped Ham, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Sausage, etc . . .

·        Hash Brown Potatoes

·        Cooking Spray (PAM) or butter

·        Aluminum Foil/ Aluminum foil pan

·        Toothpicks

·        Cooking Tongs

Directions:

·        Weave the bacon together on a sheet of Aluminum foil.  Spray with PAM or butter to prevent it from sticking.  This is kind of a pain in the ass but will be the shell to hold your toppings together while cooking.

Hardest part is to get a good bacon weave to hold your toppings.
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·        Prepare your toppings to your taste by chopping some Ham, Sasuage, peppers, onion or other veggies, etc…. 

·        Mix the Hash Brown Potatoes and Eggs together (using a small disposable aluminum pan works great).

Prepare your toppings. 
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·        Spread a thin layer of the Egg/Hash Brown mix over the bacon weave.  If you make this layer too thick it may become difficult to roll and slow your cooking time.

·        Add your additional toppings.  You can add toppings to only half so when rolled will only be on one side of your creation.

Add your Egg/Hash Brown mix & additional toppings.
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·        Wrap your “Burrito” using the Aluminum foil to ensure it is wrapped tightly.

·        Use tooth picks as needed to help hold your “Bacon Wrapped Burrito” together.

·        Place on grill until bacon is fully cooked. 

Tightly wrap your "Bacon Burrito around the toppings using the aluminum foil. 
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My small tailgate grill made it difficult to adjust the temperature for cooking, and the grates are very close to the flames, I kept it in the middle of the grill on a more indirect heat while cooking.   This took about 45 minutes to ensure it was properly cooked.

The foil gets HOT so be sure to have some cooking tongs to rotate your “Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Burrito” to prevent burning and to cook evenly.

Once it’s ready remove or open the aluminum foil, melt some cheese on top, make some toast, serve & Enjoy!  Serves 3 – 4 people.  (Don't forget to take out the toothpicks).

Melt some cheese on top!  Cut your servings with a sharp knife!  Enjoy!
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Pizza Sub Sandwiches

You’re camping at the track and looking for something simple to make other than hamburgers and hot dogs.  Try some easy to make Pizza Sub Sandwiches. 

What you need:

 

Prepare your Pizza Sub Sandwich ingredients.
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·        4 – 6 Deli Grinder Rolls

·        2 – 3 Packages of pre-sliced pepperoni

·        1 Packages Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

·        1 Cans of Pizza Sauce

·        Other assorted ingredient toppings of your choice: Ham, Ground Beef, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Bacon, Sausage, etc . . .

·        Cooking Spray (PAM) or butter

·        Aluminum Foil

Directions:

·        Prepare your toppings to your taste.  Most people are O.K. with just pepperoni and cheese, but if you like other toppings, chop some ham, prepare some ground beef, bacon sausage and/or veggies. 

Slice deli rolls and add pizza sauce.
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·        Slice your Deli Grinder Rolls lengthwise.

·        Place Roll on Aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray or butter the outside of your bread roll to prevent it from sticking to the foil.

·        Spread Pizza Sauce on the roll.

·        Add pepperoni and/or other toppings to taste.

·        Add Mozzarella Cheese.

 

Add desire toppings & cheese to preferred taste.
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·        Bake over heated grill using indirect heat (to prevent burning the bread) for 15 – 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.

Place on indirect heat 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Serve Hot as a sandwich or cut in half and eat as a pizza snack!   Enjoy!

Serve Hot & Enjoy! 
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"Taco Subs" - Another Easy NASCAR Camping Cooking Idea!

One of my favorite sandwiches as a teenager was the "Taco Sub".  This wasn't something my mom would make, but a sub-style sandwich that was on the menu at a small town pizza joint where I worked.  Now I'm sharing this easy NASCAR camping cooking idea with you!

What you need:  (makes approx. 4 - 6 sandwiches)

Simple ingredients make a great camping meal.
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• 4 - 6 Deli Grinder Rolls
• 1 Pound of Ground Beef or Turkey
• 1 Package of Taco seasoning mix
• 1 - 2 Tomatoes (Sliced or Diced)
• 1 Onion
• Lettuce
• 1 Package of Shredded Cheese
• Chipotle Mayo
• Sour Cream
• Paper Plate, Plastic Fork & Napkins

Directions:

• Prepare your condiments; Slice tomatoes, chop onions, lettuce, make guacamole, shred cheese.
• Pre-heat your grill or pan for cooking.
• Cook ground beef/turkey (drain excess grease if needed).
• Add Taco Seasoning to meat.
• Slice deli rolls 3/4 through and place on foil (to reduce/prevent burning).
• Smear rolls with Chipotle Mayo (if desired).
• Place rolls on grill, add taco meat and cheese until melted.

Prepare your condiments; guacamole, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, diced onions, shredded cheeses.
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Cook you meat & add taco seasoning mix.

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Add Chipotle Mayo, Meat & Shredded Cheese on the rolls until cheese is melted.

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Add your desired toppings like you would on a taco;  onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole OR serve it plain.  Chips and Guacamole add a nice touch!

Add Toppings or Serve Plain.
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With a side of chips & guacamole - you're ready to eat!

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"Monte Carlo" (Cristo) Breakfast Sandwiches - Can You Say YUM!

Anybody can eat a bowl of cereal for breakfast while camping at NASCAR.  But why not make some "Monte Carlo" (Cristo) Breakfast Sandwiches that EVERYONE will love? Can you say YUM!

What you need:  (Makes approx. 8 sandwiches)

Easy to make "Monte Carlo" Breakfast Sandwiches.
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• 1 Package "Texas Toast" Bread (regular bread works too..but why?)
• 1 Package of Sliced Swiss Cheese (or your preference)
• 1 Dozen Eggs or Large Carton of Egg Mix
• 2 -3 Packages of Deli Meats (your preference, we used Ham & Turkey)
• 1 Bottle of Syrup
• Butter & some Powdered Sugar
• Disposable cooking tin
• Paper Plate, Plastic Fork & Napkins

Set-up, making & Clean-up is SUPER EASY!
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Directions:

• Pre-heat your grill or pan for cooking.
• Mix eggs in a cooking tin.
• Coat two slices of bread (both sides) in egg mix french toast style & place on grill.
• Flip bread when nicely browned.
• Add 2-4 slices of meat, top with Swiss cheese, Top with second slice of French Toast.

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Add butter & syrup to preference, sprinkle with powdered sugar and they are ready to eat!  This is a great way to make friends with your neighbors if you have any extras.  ENJOY!

Ready to Eat!  Enjoy!
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Your Camping Neighbors will
love any extras! 
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What are some things that YOU do to for meals in the NASCAR Infield?

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The Freaking Delicious, "NASCAR Infield Cole Slaw Deli Sandwich"

It isn't NASCAR camping the infield without making some freaking delicious "NASCAR Infield Cole Slaw Deli Sandwiches".  Yes it's a mouthful, but as soon as you try them that's all you'll want.  Best of all they are super easy to make.

What you need:
 (Makes approx. 8 sandwiches)

Here's what you need to create your NASCAR Infield Cole Slaw Deli Sandwich.

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• 1 Package (8) Onion Roll Buns (regular work too, but make sure you get large buns)
• 2 Package of Sliced Cheese (whichever flavors you prefer)
• 1 Pound of Deli Cole Slaw
• 2 - 3 Packages of Deli Meats (again your preference)
• 1 Bottle of Creamy French Dressing or Russian Dressing if you can find it at your local grocer.
• 1 Package of Quart Size zip lock bags (smaller sandwich size just don't work)
• Plastic Wrap
• Napkins

Directions:

• Lay out your onion rolls, spread the French Dressing on both top & bottom of the buns.
• Add a couple tablespoons of Coleslaw to the tops of the buns.
• Place a slice of Cheese to the bottom of each bun.
• Add your meats on top of the cheese (we used 2 slices of Turkey, Ham, and Chicken)
• Add another slice of Cheese to the meats.
• Carefully place the top bun on on the bottom and your all set. 

Onion Roll, French dressing & Cole Slaw.
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Add sliced cheese to bottom.
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Add meats.
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Add second slice of cheese on top of meats.
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Ready to enjoy!
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Packaging:

• Wrap your sandwiches individually with plastic wrap.  This holds them all together for you so they are not falling a part in the zip lock baggie making a mess.  this also helps keep any water from getting into them if you are using a cooler with melting ice to keep them in.
• Place them in a QUART size zip lock.  You will find the sandwich size zip lock to small.  If someone doesn't like Cole Slaw or a certain ingredient, you may also custom make them without and label the zip lock baggie with a sharpie.
• Add a couple napkins in the sandwiches baggies.

  

  Wrapping with Saran Cling wrap will keep them fresh, dry from
  any melting ice in your coolers.
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They're now ready to eat.  Whenever someone in your camp needs a quick snack between meals they can grab a freaking delicious "NASCAR Infield Cole Slaw Deli Sandwich". 

What are some things that YOU do to get ready for meals in the NASCAR Infield?

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