Who doesn’t love the great outdoors and delicious food?
The combination of nature and tasty meals can make for some unforgettable memories.
Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of nature, but it can be challenging to come up with meal ideas that are easy, tasty, and suitable for cooking over a campfire.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 35 easy campfire meals to try on your next camping trip.
35 Easy Campfire Meals
1. Foil-Wrapped Hot Dogs
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To make these, take a hot dog and wrap it in foil along with sliced onions, sliced peppers, and any other toppings you like. Place the foil-wrapped hot dog on the campfire and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the hot dog is heated through.
2. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Make your grilled cheese sandwich as usual, then wrap it in foil and place it over the campfire. Cook for five to seven minutes or until the cheese is melted.
3. BBQ Chicken Skewers
Cut chicken breasts into cubes and skewer them with veggies like peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Then brush the skewers with BBQ sauce and cook over the campfire for 15 minutes.
4. Bacon and Eggs Hash
Cook bacon over the fire, then crack eggs into a skillet and cook them in the grease from the bacon. Serve hot with a side of toast.
5. Sausage and Veggie Foil Packets
Cut sausage into rounds and add them to foil packets with sliced veggies like zucchini, peppers, onions, and garlic. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper then cook over the campfire until the veggies are softened.
6. Grilled Pineapple
Cut a pineapple into rounds and grill them over the campfire until they are caramelized and juicy. This makes for a fantastic dessert or snack.
7. Campfire Quesadillas
Take tortillas and add shredded cheese, veggies, and cooked chicken or steak. Fold in half and wrap in foil, then place on the campfire for five to seven minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8. Campfire Nachos
Layer tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings like cooked ground beef, jalapenos, and salsa in a foil pan. Cover with foil and cook over the campfire for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
9. Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Season peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic. Skewer with veggies like bell peppers and onions, then grill over the campfire for five to seven minutes.
10. Campfire Beef Stew
Cut beef into chunks and add them to a Dutch oven or cast iron pot with veggies like carrots, potatoes, and onions. Add beef broth and seasonings, then simmer over the campfire for two to three hours.
11. Campfire Chili
Brown ground beef and onions, then add beans, diced tomatoes, and chili seasoning. Let simmer over the campfire for 30 minutes.
12. Grilled Peppers
Cut bell peppers in half and remove seeds, then grill over the campfire until they are softened. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
13. Campfire Tuna Salad Sandwiches
These sandwiches are a healthy and flavorful lunch option that is perfect for a camping trip. Simply combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onions in a bowl. Spread the tuna salad on bread, and enjoy!
14. Campfire Baked Potatoes
Wrap potatoes in foil and cook them over the campfire for 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Serve with butter, cheese, sour cream, and chives.
15. Vegetable Skewers
Add veggies like zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes to skewers and grill over the campfire until they are softened.
16. Campfire Mac and Cheese
Cook macaroni according to package directions, then mix with cheese, milk, and seasonings. Transfer to a foil pan and cook over the campfire for 10 to 15 minutes.
17. Grilled S’mores
Layer graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, then grill over the campfire until they are melted and gooey.
18. Breakfast Burritos
Add scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, cheese, and veggies to tortillas. Wrap in foil and cook over the campfire for five to seven minutes.
19. Campfire Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Grill sliced veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, and onions, then add to a sandwich with cheese and bread.
20. Grilled Salmon
Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then grill over the campfire until they are cooked through.
21. Campfire Pizza
Add pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings to a tortilla or pre-made pizza crust. Cook over the campfire for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
22. Campfire Fajitas
Marinate strips of chicken or beef with fajita seasonings and grill them with sliced bell peppers and onions. Serve with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole.
23. Campfire Pot Roast
Create a hearty pot roast by searing beef chuck roast with onions, carrots, and potatoes in a Dutch oven over the campfire. Let it slow-cook until tender.
24. Campfire Grilled Tofu
Marinate tofu in your favorite sauce or seasonings and grill it over the campfire for a flavorful vegetarian option.
25. Campfire Stuffed Peppers
Prepare stuffed bell peppers with a mixture of ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, and seasonings, then cook them in foil over the campfire.
26. Campfire Jambalaya
Make a flavorful jambalaya with shrimp, andouille sausage, rice, and Cajun spices cooked in a Dutch oven over the campfire.
27. Campfire Stuffed Mushrooms
Fill mushroom caps with a mixture of cream cheese, garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then grill them over the campfire.
28. Campfire Goulash
Cook ground beef with onions, bell peppers, and macaroni in a Dutch oven with tomatoes and spices for a satisfying campfire meal.
29. Campfire Chicken and Rice
Combine chicken, rice, veggies, and broth in a Dutch oven, then cook it over the campfire for a one-pot dinner.
30. Campfire Ratatouille
Make a vegetable medley with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and herbs cooked in a Dutch oven over the campfire.
31. Campfire Pancakes
Use a cast iron griddle or skillet to make fluffy pancakes over the campfire for a delicious outdoor breakfast.
32. Campfire Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Marinate portobello mushrooms with balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs, then grill them for a tasty vegetarian option.
33. Campfire Pulled Pork
Slow-cook seasoned pork shoulder in a Dutch oven over the campfire until it’s tender and can be pulled apart.
34. Campfire Smoked Sausages
Smoke sausages over the campfire for a smoky and flavorful meal.
35. Campfire Shish Kebabs
Skewer marinated pieces of chicken, beef, or seafood with veggies and grill them over the campfire for a delicious and customizable meal.
Final Thoughts,
Outdoor cooking can be an incredible experience, especially when you are equipped with the ideas above. These meals are all delicious, easy to make, and perfect for cooking over a campfire
Whatever your budget or cooking preferences, there’s something for everyone in this list. Don’t hesitate to try them out on your next camping adventure. Have fun and happy cooking!
