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Camp Scrambles

These easy, boil-in-a-bag scrambled eggs require almonst no cleanup. Add whatever tasty extras you have on hand.

 1 dozen eggs
  whipping cream
  salt
  pepper
 1/2 cup cheeses (optional)
 1/2 cup ham (optional)
 1/2 cup roasted garlic (optional)
 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (optional)
 1/2 cup spinach (optional)
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AT HOME:

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To make breakfast for four, pack 1 dozen eggs, whipping cream, salt, and pepper.

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Prepare 1/2 cup additions per serving, such as cheeses, ham, roasted garlic, roasted red bell peppers, spinach, or smoked salmon.

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Pack a sturdy zip-lock freezer bag (1 qt.) for each serving; tongs; a large spoon; and a big pan.

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IN CAMP:

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Bring about 4 quarts water to a boil in the pan.

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Crack 2 to 3 large eggs into each bag. Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Squeeze bag to blend. Drop in additions to taste and seal bag, expelling as much air as you can.

Step 8
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Lower bags into boiling water, cooking up to three at once. Using tongs and a large spoon, gently turn and squeeze bags until eggs are firm throughout, 5 to 7 minutes total. Do not let the bags touch the sides of the pot. With tongs, lift bags from water.

Step 9
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When cool enough to handle, open bags and pour eggs onto plates.