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Campfire Recipes
Campfire Recipes
Grab your ingredients and gather round the campfire (or kitchen) for a play by play of how to make some delicious campfire meals and sweet treats.
Meals
Follow along as we start our cookouts with something simple but pretty tasty. Everyone likes foil dinners—these are easy to make and awesome to eat.
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 lb. hamburger
- Carrots
- 2 potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Favorite seasonings: Garlic salt, etc.
- Heavy Duty Foil
Want something easy to cook but tired of tacos? (That's a trick question, it's impossible to get tired of tacos.) Try something new with this slightly spicy Sloppy Joe Mix. If you're not into meat, we'll also show you the vegan alternative!
Sloppy Joe Mix (Slightly Spicy)
- 2 lbs. hamburger
- 1 can original Rotel diced tomatoes
- ½ green pepper
- ½ medium onion
- 1 jar BBQ sauce
- Hamburger buns
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Lentil Joe Mix (Vegan Style Sloppy Joe Mix)
- 1 cup uncooked green lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped small
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- (1) 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons ketchup (or tomato paste)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- For serving - whole grain hamburger buns
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Looking for something new to cook for breakfast? Try this tasty casserole dish that uses Everything Bagels! Just the right amount of seasonings, eggs, cheese and a few other items creates the perfect meal to start your day!
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 lb. bulk pork sausage
- 4 everything bagels, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups)
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 12 eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese (8 oz)
- Cooking spray
- Dutch oven
Here's an easy way to make shish kabobs over a campfire or grill. Grab your favorite items and be creative as you arrange them on your stick!
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 can Pineapple chunks
- 1 lb meat (optional) – stew meat, hot dogs, etc
- 1 pkg Mushrooms
- 1 – 2 Onions
- 1 – 2 Green peppers
- 1 jar Teriyaki Sauce
Try out these tasty fajitas that you can make over the fire. Not only are they tasty, but very colorful!
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 lb Hamburger or chicken
- 1 pkg fijita seasoning
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 pkg mushroom
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato
- Skillet or dutch oven
Tired of pizza in a pie iron? Go the Mexican route by creating a unique Crunch Wrap--you won't believe how tasty it is! It's something new and different for pie iron cooking.
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 lb hamburger
- 1 pkg tortillas
- Lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Taco seasoning
- 1 pkg tostada shells
- Black beans
- Salsa, onion
- Bell pepper
- Tomato
- Pie iron
No, it's not a typo, we're really going to bake a chicken under a bucket, and it'll be one of the best chickens you've ever had! Pair it with a strawberry dipped in marshmallow fluff and toasted over the fire and you'll be good to go.
Chicken Under a Bucket
- Whole chicken
- Footlong wooden stake
- Foil
- BBQ sauce
- Buns
- Clean galvanized bucket
Marshmallow Strawberry Fluff
- 1 pkg strawberries
- 1 jar marshmallow fluff
- 1 jar nutella (optional)
- Toasting stick
Looking for an easy, no-fuss recipe to show off your campfire cooking skills? We have you covered! This delicious summer chili is as delicious as it is easy to make. Finish it up with a resident camp favorite, S'morsh, and you'll be ready for a nice nap!
Summer Chili
- 1 zucchini
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 pkg mushrooms
- 1 can corn
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 red onion
- Garlic salt
- 1 small bag shredded cheese
- 1 container sour cream
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Misc seasonings to taste
Smorsh
- 1 pkg graham crackers
- 1 container cool whip
- 1 bag mini chocolate chips
Macaroni and cheese is a favorite meal at home—but who knew you could make it while you're camping, too? It's easy to make, and you'll love how good it tastes!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Package of noodles (pre-cooked according to instructions on box)
- Cheese, sauce (alfredo, pesto, whatever tickles your fancy)
- Foil
- Foil take-out boxes
Ever wish you could have some tasty nachos while you're camping? Well, you can make them in your box oven!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Box oven
- Tortilla chips
- Cheese
- Black beans
- Olives
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Looking for a great breakfast recipe you can make over the fire in no time? Look no further! These breakfast burritos are delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients / Supplies
- Skillet or dutch oven
- Tortillas
- Eggs
- Shredded cheese
- Ground sausage
- Green pepper
- Onion
- Salsa
What's better than the classic lasagna? Dutch oven lasagna, of course! Learn how to make this yummy campfire dinner.
Ingredients / Supplies
- Dutch oven
- 1 box of oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 large jar of red pasta sauce
- 1 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small container of cottage cheese
- 1-2 pounds ground beef or veggie alternative
- Aluminum foil
- Spoon
Try out this classic English recipe on the campfire - made with ground beef, veggies and mashed potatoes to top it off!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Dutch oven
- Hamburger
- Onion
- Peas
- Carrots
- Corn
- Instant potatoes
- Butter
Looking for a fun new campfire meal? Join us as we make Spring Rolls over the fire.
Ingredients / Supplies
- Pie iron
- Spring roll wrappers
- Asian chopped salad mix
- Soy sauce
- Clove of garlic
- Ginger root
- Sesame oil
Have you ever wanted to make a whole pizza using a fire? Well today's the day! Join Vicki and Ember has they show you how to make your very own pizza in a box oven!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Box oven (with a hanger)
- Cookie sheet
- Pizza crust
- Pizza sauce
- Cheese
- Toppings of your choice
Join Duckie as she makes egg and bacon sandwiches over the fire! Bring any topping you'd like and enjoy this awesome camp breakfast!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Pie Iron
- Butter or cooking spray
- English Muffin
- Eggs
- Sliced Cheese
- Bacon
Try out this creative alternative to pizza crust - zucchini! And you'll still get to add all of your favorite toppings!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Zucchini
- Pizza Sauce
- Cheese
- Toppings of your choice
- Seasonings (basil, oregano)
- Cooking Oil
- Foil
This great pie iron food has buffalo chicken goodness wrapped up in a biscuit!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Biscuit or crescent dough
- Shredded chicken
- Buffalo sauce
- Ranch
- Shredded Cheese
- Butter
- Pie Iron
Finish your meal with some blueberry pancakes (great for breakfast or dessert)!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Pie Iron
- Pancake mix
- Blueberries
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
Desserts
Learn another creative way to make s'mores!
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 bag Marshmallows
- 1 bag Chocolate Chips
- 1 box Graham Crackers
- ¼ cup milk (optional)
- Foil
- Dutch Oven
Complete your cookout with Mock Angel Food—the sweetest dessert you'll try on a stick!
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 package coconut flakes (optional)
- Toasting sticks (works better with two prongs)
Try out this really interesting and gooey dessert—pineapple cobbler. This is cooked/toasted over the fire on a stick!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 fresh pineapple spears (cut spears slightly shorter than the wide end of crescent roll triangle)
- 1 (8 ct.) tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- Caramel ice cream topping
- Pecans
- Sweetened flaked coconut
To round out your meal, dump everything into a dutch oven for a perfect and very colorful dump cake!
Ingredients / Supplies
- 1 can Apple pie filling
- 1 box of Funfetti cake mix
- A couple pats of butter
- 1 can of Sprite
- Dutch oven
What's better than a Campfire Cinnamon Twist? Toast away!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
No, it's not a typo, we're really going to bake a chicken under a bucket, and it'll be one of the best chickens you've ever had! Pair it with a strawberry dipped in marshmallow fluff and toasted over the fire and you'll be good to go.
Chicken Under a Bucket
- Whole chicken
- Footlong wooden stake
- Foil
- BBQ sauce
- Buns
- Clean galvanized bucket
Marshmallow Strawberry Fluff
- 1 pkg strawberries
- 1 jar marshmallow fluff
- 1 jar nutella (optional)
- Toasting stick
Looking for an easy, no-fuss recipe to show off your campfire cooking skills? We have you covered! This delicious summer chili is as delicious as it is easy to make. Finish it up with a resident camp favorite, S'morsh, and you'll be ready for a nice nap!
Summer Chili
- 1 zucchini
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 pkg mushrooms
- 1 can corn
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 red onion
- Garlic salt
- 1 small bag shredded cheese
- 1 container sour cream
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Misc seasonings to taste
Smorsh
- 1 pkg graham crackers
- 1 container cool whip
- 1 bag mini chocolate chips
Finish off your meal with some tasty orange slices!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Foil
- Orange
- Brown sugar
- Ice cream
A classic dessert over the fire—delicious brown bears!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Butter
- Crescent dough
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
Finish off your meal with a favorite dessert - monkey bread!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Dutch oven
- Aluminum foil
- Biscuit dough
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Butter
Bake some apples on the fire.
Ingredients / Supplies
- Aluminum foil
- Whole apples (1 per person)
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Apple corer or knife
Did you know you can make candy from potatoes? This combination of mashed potatoes and powdered sugar will have you pleasantly surprised—and it's a great dessert for a hot day, too!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Powdered sugar
- Food coloring
- Peanut butter
- Potato
- Plastic wrap
- Wax paper
- Rolling pin
End your meal by making your very own ice cream!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Milk or whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
- Gallon zip lock bag
- Ice
- Sandwich-size zip lock bag
- Ice cream salt
- Optional: toppings
Luna will show you how to make delicious pie iron fruit pies!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Pie Iron
- Pie Filling (Of your choice)
- Bread
- Butter
Piglet will show you how to make gooey turtles in a pie iron!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Pie Iron
- Can of Crescent Rolls
- Marshmallows
- Rolos
- Butter or cooking spray
Finish your meal with some blueberry pancakes (great for breakfast or dessert)!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Pie Iron
- Pancake mix
- Blueberries
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
For a delicious dessert, you can have a classic donut with a nice pineapple surprise!
Ingredients / Supplies
- Donut
- Pineapple slice
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Maraschino Cherry
- Foil
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