There is something so satisfying about sipping a hot cup of coffee around a campfire, enjoying the crackle and pop as you roast marshmallows.
If you want to add some variety to your campfire meals, check out these delicious recipes that are sure to be a hit with everyone in your group.
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| Importance of Building a Support System during Times of Grief |
| The Joy of Cooking over a Campfire in the Great Outdoors |
| Beginner’s Guide to Glamping in Style and Comfort |
| Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids to Make Your Trip Stress-Free |
| Affordable Tips and Tricks to Save Money When Camping on a Budget |
| Essential Gear and Skills for Wilderness Survival |
| 27 Easy and Delicious Camping Recipes |
| 20 Best Campfire Recipes for Simple Outdoor Cooking |
| 50 Best Campfire Recipes for Outdoor Adventures |
| Benefits and Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Camping Experience |
| Essential Preparation for Camping with Dogs |
Basic Pancakes
You can’t go wrong with a classic. Basic pancakes are the perfect camping breakfast, especially if you have kids.
The downside is that they’re easy to mess up the griddle tends to get too hot and burn the edges of your pancakes before the center cooks through, or it might not heat up enough and your batter will just sit there cooling until it turns into a lumpy mess instead of nice round discs.
To avoid these problems, try making this recipe in a cast iron skillet over your fire instead of on a griddle it’s much easier to control the heat when you’re cooking over an open flame!
To make eight 4-inch pancakes:
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour (or 1 cup whole wheat flour), 1 tablespoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt until well combined.
In another bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups milk (or soy milk) with 1 large beaten egg until smooth; pour into dry ingredients along with ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil. Stir until just combined—there should be lumps throughout—then let sit while you heat up your pan over medium/low heat for 5 minutes.
Using paper towels or an old rag, wipe excess fat from inside bottom surface of skillet so that it barely coats bottom surface; turn burner on high while continuing to wipe down bottom surface every few seconds until blackened bits have been removed but not so much that holes appear in coating.
When ready to cook pancake batter: Tilt pan so there’s plenty of room at one side; pour batter into center then quickly spread out as thinly as possible using backside wooden spoon handle (otherwise known as “pancake spreader”).
Cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from stovetop immediately once done.
Serve warm with maple syrup
When out in the wild, cooking over a campfire adds extra warmth and joy to the experience. We have compiled a list of 15 delicious campfire recipes that are easy to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy your outdoorsy cravings.
Campfire Pizza
Prepare dough ahead of time and store it in a Ziploc bag to keep warm.
Use cast iron skillet or other oven-safe pan to cook pizza. Add sauce, cheese and toppings to the pan and broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream
Best Campfire Pizza Recipes
| Campfire Pizza Recipes |
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| Easy Campfire Pizza |
| Cast Iron Skillet Pizza |
| Campfire Pizza Bagels |
| Pizza Cone Recipe |
| Dutch Oven Pizza |
| Camping Pizza Quesadilla |
| Campfire Pizza Rolls |
| Campfire Pizza Pies |
| Grilled Pizza with Three Cheeses |
| Campfire Pizza Margherita |
This table provides a list of popular campfire pizza recipes. From gourmet grilled pizza with three cheese to simple campfire pizza rolls, these recipes cater to all pizza lovers who want to relish delicious pizza in the great outdoors.
Banana S’mores
Slice a banana into rounds, and lay the slices on top of graham crackers. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, and place another graham cracker on top.
Roast over a low fire until melted and gooey! You can also use marshmallows instead of chocolate chips if you don’t want to melt them or if you’re outside in the summertime (and thus not able to roast).
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Mini Cheesy Pizzas
Ingredients:
1 packet of refrigerated pizza dough (or 2 cups of homemade)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the dough
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided. You can use all low-moisture, or a combination of regular and low-moisture. I prefer a combination because the lower moisture makes it easier to stretch out the dough without tearing it.
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling on top
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F., with rack in middle position (if using an oven stone). Lightly grease two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
For each mini pizza, cut sheet into 4 equal pieces horizontally; you should have 8 rectangles from each sheet of pizza dough after cutting them horizontally into quarters lengthwise (total 16 pieces).
Divide 1 tablespoon olive oil between 8 pieces of dough; brush tops gently but thoroughly with oil and sprinkle with salt if desired (this will allow pizzas to cook evenly).
Top 8 pieces each with 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese per piece spread evenly over surface (the remaining 2 tablespoons will be used later).
Place remaining 8 pieces on top so they cover everything else up completely–you may need to let them sit there while you make sure that they aren’t sticking together before placing them on top!
Bake until golden brown on bottom and crisp around edges (7–9 minutes); remove from oven immediately so they don’t get soggy!
If any parts start getting too dark before others are done then cover those parts directly after removing pan from oven using aluminum foil so no moisture gets trapped inside as well as prevent burning additional areas.
Yummy Mini Cheesy Pizza Recipes
| Mini Cheesy Pizza Recipes |
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| Pizza Bagel Bites |
| English Muffin Pizzas |
| Homemade Mini Pizzas |
| Mini Pizzas with Crescent Rolls |
| Mini Margherita Pizzas |
| Mini Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizzas |
| Mini Pizzas with French Bread |
| Sheet Pan Mini Pizzas |
| Puff Pastry Mini Pizzas |
| Mini Naan Pizzas |
This table provides a list of mouth-watering mini cheesy pizza recipes that are sure to satisfy the craving of any pizza lover. From classic pizza bagel bites to homemade mini pizzas, these recipes offer a variety of flavors and styles that cater to all tastes.
Apple Pie Foil Packet
Apple pie is the quintessential sweet treat that you can enjoy while camping. You can make apple pie in a foil packet, which is great because it requires minimal preparation and cleanup.
The best part? It tastes just like home-cooked apple pie!
Get some foil from your kitchen or camp kitchen. If you don’t have any on hand, it’s easy to grab some from almost anywhere! Just be sure that whatever foil you use is oven-safe before using it for this recipe.
Peel apples (or not). If you want to work with pre-peeled apples, go for it! But if not, follow these steps:
Cut the apples into slices about ¼ inch thick and then remove the core from each slice by cutting around its perimeter with a paring knife or small spoon.
Then cut each slice into chunks approximately ½ inch square; this will ensure even cooking when they’re placed in your packets later.
Finally, toss those chunks into a large bowl along with any other ingredients listed below so they’re ready when needed.
Honestly though I’d recommend peeling them because otherwise there’s just too much extra work involved trying to get all those little seeds out of there…
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Hot Dogs Rolled in Biscuits
Get a roll of biscuits. Whether you make your own homemade biscuits or pick up a pack from the store, it’s important to use fresh ones—if you’re planning on eating them later, that is.
Add cheese and mustard to each biscuit. You can do this by placing a slice of cheese on top of one end of the biscuit and then spreading some mustard over it before rolling it up (and placing it back in its original packaging so no one sees).
Cook them at your campsite. If you’ve decided you want these hot dogs rolled in biscuits right away, simply heat up some grease in an open fire until it’s sizzling hot—but be careful not to touch the edges as they’ll be extremely hot!
Then place these puppies directly into the frying pan with care and watch as they get nice and golden brown on all sides until done before removing from heat and serving immediately
Best Hot Dogs Rolled in Biscuits Recipes
| Hot Dogs Rolled in Biscuits Recipes |
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| Pigs in a Blanket with Crescents |
| Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket |
| Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pigs in a Blankets |
| Pizza Pigs in a Blanket |
| French Toast Dogs |
| Funfetti Pigs in a Blankets |
| Cinnamon Roll Hot Dogs |
| Buffalo Chicken Crescent Dog Recipe |
| Mini Corn Dog Muffins |
| Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket |
This table provides a list of the best hot dogs rolled in biscuit recipes for a fun and flavorful spin on a classic American dish. From savory cheddar bacon ranch pigs in a blanket to sweet funfetti pigs in a blanket, these recipes offer a variety of flavors and styles that guarantee to satisfy the craving of any hot dog lover.
Kebab Cones
- To make kebab cones, you will need:
- A cast iron skillet (or any kind of skillet that can withstand high heat)
- Skewers or toothpicks or wooden skewers (the skewers should be long enough to hold the food together)
A cone mold and/or a muffin tin with paper liners (these will help form the shape of your kebabs)2. In your cast iron skillet, add your favorite vegetables, meat items and sauces until they don’t all fit in one layer anymore.
Make sure not to crowd them; if you want extra space for more ingredients, use two skillets instead!3.
Using a skewer or toothpick (depending on what kind of kebab maker you’re using), place some goodies on top of each other so they’re sticking out at different angles this way when it cooks over an open flame it’ll have more room inside where all those delicious juices can cook down into each other until they become one tasty treat!4.
Once everything is in place inside the pan then start heating up some oil so everything gets nice and crispy before serving up some delicious campfire treats!
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Mexican Burritos in a Mug
- Place a tortilla in a mug and microwave for 30 seconds, then flip it over so both sides are cooked.
- Add rice, beans, cheese and salsa to the tortilla, then microwave until the cheese is melted (another 30-60 seconds).
- That’s it! You now have your very own Mexican burrito that you can eat straight out of the mug or cut into wedges and share with friends around the campfire.
Deep Fried Bacon and Eggs
Add some flour to the egg batter. The flour will help it stick to the bacon.
Add some salt and pepper to the egg batter. The salt will add flavor and the pepper will add a little bit of heat. Don’t add too much salt, or else your eggs will be too salty!
Bacon is best when it is crispy! To make sure that your bacon gets crispy, cook it on high heat for about 10 minutes until browned and then flip over for another 5 minutes until both sides are crispy (make sure you spray your pan with oil before adding in all of your bacon!). If you don’t have a cast iron pan, use any large nonstick skillet instead!
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Salted Caramel Popcorn
Popcorn is a tasty, crunchy snack and this recipe will help you make it even tastier.
To start, you’ll need popcorn kernels, salt and caramel sauce.
Put the popcorn in a large pot and add enough oil to cover it by 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until popping slows down to just 3 seconds between pops (or when all of the kernels have popped).
Remove from heat immediately after this happens; do not let the popcorn sit or continue to cook or else it will burn!
Drizzle with caramel sauce while still hot – I recommend using Smucker’s Caramel Sauce because it has great flavor that blends well with salty snacks like crackers and chips but also works well as a sweet addition if you want something different than chocolate during dessert time at camp!
My favorite way is adding cinnamon sugar on top for extra flavor – sprinkle some on each batch as soon as they come out of the pan so it melts into every kernel before sprinkling more over entire batch once cool enough for eating 🙂
You could also use honey instead of sugar syrup since honey would make everything taste sweeter 😉
Caprese Salad Skewers
- Use cherry tomatoes.
- Use fresh mozzarella.
- Use basil leaves, as many as you can find!
Pour a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top of each tomato, mozzarella cube, and basil leaf before skewering them and roasting them over the fire for about 5 minutes or so on each side until they’re soft and delicious-looking.
When you’re done with that step (which should be easy enough), toss in some salt and pepper before digging in!
Roasted Cinnamon Pineapple
- Peel and slice the pineapple.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Lay out aluminum foil in an oven-safe pan with edges that you can fold over the top of your fruit when it’s done cooking.
Spread pineapple slices on top of foil-lined pan, then sprinkle brown sugar mixture on top of each piece. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream (or just enjoy by itself).
Cast Iron Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream Topping
You will need:
- cast iron skillet (use a Dutch oven if you have one)
- 1/4 cup sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg
- 2 peaches sliced in half lengthwise and pitted
First, coat the bottom of your skillet with butter or oil. Heat it over medium-high heat until warm. Add all three ingredients and stir to combine.
Place peach slices on top of the mixture in one layer so that they are folded into themselves like an envelope. Cover tightly with foil or another lid (if using a Dutch oven).
Reduce heat to medium-low and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F until fruit is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven; remove lid(s) or foil carefully so steam doesn’t burn you! Serve warm with ice cream on top!
Conclusion
When it comes to our favorite campfire recipes, we want you to have a great time and make delicious food!
This list is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to everything that’s out there. There are so many more amazing dishes that can be made with this simple cooking method – so don’t be afraid to experiment!
Further Reading
27 Easy and Delicious Camping Recipes: A comprehensive list of easy and tasty camping food recipes that are guaranteed to make your outdoor adventure extra special.
20 Best Campfire Recipes for Simple Outdoor Cooking: From classic s’mores to delectable campfire nachos, this roundup presents campfire recipes that require nothing more than the campfire and some foil.
50 Best Campfire Recipes for Outdoor Adventures: Whether you are a gourmet chef or a beginner, this guide offers an extensive list of campfire recipes that cater to all cooking levels and dietary needs.
FAQs
What are the benefits of camping?
Camping has numerous benefits, from providing opportunities to connect with nature and disconnect from the daily stressors to improving physical and mental well-being.
How do I prepare for a camping trip?
Preparation is key to a successful camping trip. Make a checklist of all necessary camping gear, pack necessary clothing and gear, research the camping destination, and inform others about your itinerary.
What are some popular camping activities?
Hiking, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, campfire cooking, and stargazing are some of the most popular camping activities.
How can I stay safe while camping?
Staying safe requires essential gear like maps, compass, first aid kits, and insect repellants. Be aware of the surroundings, stay hydrated, stay away from wildlife, and practice campfire safety rules.
What are some tips for camping with dogs?
Camping with a dog requires careful preparation like bringing food and water for your pet, researching pet-friendly campsites, having the proper camping gear for your pet, and being aware of your pet’s behavior and safety.
I’m Hellen James, and I am a camping enthusiast. I’ve been camping since I was a kid and have always loved it the fresh air, the beautiful scenery, and the great outdoors. In fact, it’s one of my favorite things to do in the summer!
