The Infield Guru: Cooking Hacks

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

"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.
© Photo by Paul Wilkinson

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!
© Photo by Paul Wilkinson

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.

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!
© Photo by Paul Wilkinson

Your Camping Neighbors will
love any extras!
© Photo by Paul Wilkinson

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

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Zip Lock Baggie Omelets

If you have picky eaters at your campsite here is a quick, non-messy, very easy breakfast idea your guests can cook using a pot of boiling water on your campfire or grill that will have them creating their OWN omelets to suit THEIR taste.

Prepare you ingredients and get ready for an awesome omelet.

Cooking Utensils -

1/4 size Zip Lock Freezer Bags

Pot (the larger the pot the more bags you an cook at the same time)

Tongs

Ingredients -

2 Eggs (or Substitute w/ Egg Beaters)

¼ Cup - Shredded Cheese(s) of your choice.

¼ Cup - Diced Meat(s) of your choice (Ham, Bacon, Sausage, etc).

¼ Cup - Sliced veggies of your choice (Onion, peppers, mushrooms, etc.).

Seasoning or Sauce - Salt/Pepper, Season Salt, Salsa

Meats, Cheeses and veggies can be prepped prior to heading out and placed in their own zip lock baggies and stored in your cooler or fridge until ready to use.

Directions -

Place a Pot of water on the grill or campfire and bring to a boil.
Using a permanent marker, write your name on your baggie
Crack open two (2) Eggs into your baggie, seal and mix until blended.
Using a combination of pre-sliced, chopped & diced ingredients (meats, cheese, veggies, spices), add them to your baggie. Close and mix together. Do not over fill.
Holding upright, squeeze out the excess air out from your bag and ensure it is completely sealed.
Place bag(s) upright in uncovered pot for 13 minutes (or until eggs are cooked) using the tongs to keep the baggies upright.
When done place bag on heat safe dish and carefully open (or cut top of baggie) and your omelet will slide out onto your plate.
Add any seasonings, sauces or condiments and enjoy.

CAUTION: Contents will be extremely hot, use tongs and be careful when opening the baggie to place on your plate.

I've seen comments that the maker of "Zip Lock" bags does not recommend you use their product in this way. Of course they probably have to say this to take the liability off their company. However, I have found posts from people that have been making omelets this way for over 10 years.

For those of you nay-sayers who want to say cooking with plastic this way is bad for you...Bah Humbug. Before sharing this recipe I actually made this myself. It works AND tastes GREAT!

Make sure your baggie doesn't touch the hot dry part of the pot or hang over the edge, because it is still plastic, and it WILL melt if exposed to extreme heat.

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Happy eating!

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