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Going camping? Here are 30+ easy camping recipes to gather 'round the campfire. All kinds of camping food ideas, including camping breakfast ideas, camping dinner ideas, yummy campfire desserts, and camping snacks too!
When we go on a camping trip, we like to eat well, but we also like to eat cheap. We prefer to spend more money exploring the area we're in or eating like a local.
Pack all or most of your food with you. More than likely, you're going to spend less money in your local grocery store than you will upon entering a grocery store you've never explored before.
Keep it simple. Find ways to use less ingredients, like using canned peaches in this campfire peach cobbler. No need to drag along a bunch of fresh fruit, just to be cut up and cooked in a cobbler.
Stock up on hot dogs. Yep, pack those puppies in the cooler and enjoy every bite. My guys love hot dogs, and I think it's safe to say they could eat them every meal if I'd let them. Switch them up by mixing them with baked beans for beanie weanies, or cooking them with a pack of stir fry veggies for a somewhat healthier meal. I love a good Chicago dog myself.
Don't forget the peanut butter. Make lunch easy, going old school with peanut butter and jelly! Peanut butter is great for energy levels too, something we all need when we're outdoors.
Make use of potatoes. You can bake them, fry them in a skillet, bake them, or make crispy seasoned steak fries with them. They're very versatile and a great way to spend less money.
Can we just take a moment to savor the memory of easy campfire meals gone by? Oh how I love a good campfire.
Easy Camping Recipes Anyone Can Make
Whether it's a backyard campfire or you're hitting the road for a full-on camping trip, here are 30+ camping recipes that'll have the whole family ready to gather 'round the fire.
Camping Snacks and Appetizers
Who doesn't love a bag full of easy finger foods while relaxing in the great outdoors?
How to make the best homemade steak fries, seasoned and grilled to crispy perfection in a cast iron skillet over the campfire. Easy comfort food recipe.
Make the best camping breakfast burritos filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and all the bacon. Quick and easy recipe for mornings around the campfire.
How to make quick and easy drop biscuits, using a Dutch oven or pie iron, on the grill or over a campfire. Simple Bisquick recipe for deliciously fluffy biscuits.
This delicious breakfast burrito recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd or just a few. Simply make them ahead, pack in a cooler, and reheat for breakfast!
How to make campfire Hawaiian pizza. Just 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet are all you need for this simple and easy ham and pineapple pizza recipe.
How to make the ultimate homemade bacon cheeseburger while you're camping. Skillet or grilled, cooking tips and toppings ideas, all in one easy recipe.
How to cook a delicious Chicago hot dog, char dog style. Grilled beef hot dogs recipe with all the best toppings and poppy seed buns. Perfect for a crowd!
Loaded campfire nachos, with shredded chicken and hummus, are a cheesy delicious camping meal everyone will love. Easy campfire recipe with all the best toppings!
Quick and easy pizza dough recipe for the best homemade campfire pizza in a cast iron skillet. Grilled or wood fired, thick or thin crust, and no mixer!
Chicken foil packets are the perfect summer grilling meal! With heart-healthy pieces of chicken, zesty seasonings, and a handful of beans and veggies, an entire entrée can be made in no time at all with no dishes!
This yummy campfire Philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe is perfect for a family camping trip! Simply wrap it in a tinfoil packet to make an easy camping meal in minutes.
Teriyaki orange beef shish kebabs have a sweet and spicy mix of flavor with the tang of teriyaki and the sweetness of marmalade. Simple easy camping meal that's fun to eat too!
How to make kid-friendly s'mores dip over a campfire, on the grill, on the stove, or in the oven at home. Easy skillet dessert recipe you can enjoy anytime.
Make grilled caramel apple crunch in foil packets. Make the packs ahead, and put in the cooler 'til you're ready to cook them on the grill or over the coals.
If you're a fan of chewy, fudge-like brownies, you’ll love these skillet brownies. Thick, chewy, rich and no bowls needed. Everything happens in the cast iron skillet.
From camping gear to kitchen basics, hygiene supplies, and outdoor fun, here is the ultimate camping checklist, making sure you pack everything you need for a fun family camping trip.