10 Delicious Camping Recipes for Outdoor Cooking


Are you planning a camping trip? One of the most enjoyable parts of camping is cooking outdoors, and with the right recipes, it can be just as delicious as a home-cooked meal. In this article, we will be sharing ten camping recipes that are easy to make and will leave you satisfied after a long day of outdoor activities. From breakfast to dinner, we have got you covered!

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Breakfast Recipes

1. Campfire Breakfast Burritos

Ingredients:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 pound of cooked breakfast sausage
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Scramble the eggs in a large pan and add the cooked breakfast sausage.
  2. Add the chopped green pepper and onion to the pan and cook until tender.
  3. Add the can of diced tomatoes to the pan and cook until the excess liquid has evaporated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Warm the flour tortillas on the campfire grill or in a pan.
  6. Add the egg and sausage mixture to the tortillas and roll them up.
  7. Wrap the burritos in foil and cook over the campfire grill for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

2. Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • Cooking spray

Instructions:

  1. Lightly coat the inside of a Dutch oven with cooking spray.
  2. Place the cinnamon rolls in the Dutch oven.
  3. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place it on the campfire grill.
  4. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown.

Lunch Recipes

3. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • Sliced bread
  • Sliced cheese
  • Butter

Instructions:

  1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Add the sliced cheese between the two slices of bread, with the buttered sides facing out.
  3. Cook the sandwiches on the campfire grill or in a pan until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.

4. Campfire Quesadillas

Ingredients:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Shredded cheese
  • Cooked chicken, steak, or vegetables
  • Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place a flour tortilla on the campfire grill or in a pan.
  2. Add shredded cheese, cooked chicken, steak, or vegetables on one half of the tortilla.
  3. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
  4. Serve with salsa, if desired.

Dinner Recipes

5. Foil Packet Grilled Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4 lemon slices
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Place each salmon fillet on a large piece of aluminum foil.
  2. Top each fillet with a lemon slice and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Fold the foil over the salmon fillets and crimp the edges to seal the packet.
  5. Cook the packets on the campfire grill for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.

6. Dutch Oven Chili

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of ground beef
  • 2 cans of diced tomatoes
  • 1 can of kidney beans
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons each of chili powder and cumin

Instructions:

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over the campfire grill.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper to the Dutch oven.
  3. Stir well and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and let the chili simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the flavors are fully developed.

7. Grilled Steak and Vegetable Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of sirloin steak, cut into cubes
  • 1 red pepper, cut into pieces
  • 1 green pepper, cut into pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the campfire grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread the steak cubes, red pepper, green pepper, and onion pieces onto skewers.
  3. Season the skewers with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the skewers on the campfire grill for 8-10 minutes or until the steak is cooked to your liking.

Dessert Recipes

8. Campfire S’mores

Ingredients:

  • Graham crackers
  • Chocolate bars
  • Marshmallows

Instructions:

  1. Place a marshmallow on the end of a roasting stick.
  2. Toast the marshmallow over the campfire until it is golden brown and melted.
  3. Place the toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers.
  4. Press the graham crackers together to create a sandwich and enjoy!

9. Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans of sliced peaches, drained
  • 1 box of yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup of butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Dutch oven over the campfire.
  2. Spread the drained peaches evenly on the bottom of the Dutch oven.
  3. Pour the yellow cake mix over the peaches.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix.
  5. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and cook for 30-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown.

10. Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients:

  • 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the campfire grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the pineapple slices.
  3. Grill the pineapple slices on the campfire grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are caramelized and tender.

Conclusion

Camping is an excellent way to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and cooking outdoors can be just as enjoyable as the activities you have planned. These ten camping recipes are easy to make and will leave you satisfied after a long day of outdoor adventures. Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert ideas, we have got you covered. Try these recipes on your next camping trip and experience the joy of outdoor cooking.

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