15 Easy Campfire Meals for Cozy Evenings

Welcome to the ultimate guide to campfire meals! Imagine the crackling fire, the starry sky, and the aroma of delicious food wafting through the air.

In this post, we’re sharing our favorite easy and mouthwatering campfire recipes that will make your camping trip unforgettable.

So, grab your camping gear, gather around the fire, and let’s dive into these scrumptious campfire meals that will have you coming back for seconds!

Whether you’re camping in the woods, by the lake, or in your own backyard, these recipes will add a touch of culinary delight to your outdoor experience.

1. Hobo Dinners

These are super simple and customizable foil packet meals. Throw in your favorite combo of protein (sausages, chicken, tofu), veggies (potatoes, peppers, onions), and seasonings. Fold the packet up tight and let the campfire work its magic!

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 potatoes, thinly sliced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic powder to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill or campfire.
2. Divide the ground beef into four equal patties.
3. Lay out four large sheets of aluminum foil.
4. Place a beef patty in the center of each foil sheet.
5. Distribute the potatoes, carrots, and onions evenly among the four packets.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
7. Fold the foil over the ingredients to create a sealed packet.
8. Cook over the campfire or on the grill for about 30 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
9. Carefully open the packets and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Serve With: Crusty bread or a fresh green salad.

Drink With: Cold beer or a refreshing iced tea.

2. Cheesy Campfire Potatoes

Cut up some potatoes, toss them with olive oil, herbs, and spices. Wrap them in foil and bake them right in the embers of the fire for a delicious and portable side dish.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill or campfire.
2. Lay out four large sheets of aluminum foil.
3. Divide the potato slices evenly among the foil sheets.
4. Dot each packet with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Wrap the foil tightly to seal the packets.
6. Place the packets on the grill or campfire and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
7. Carefully open the packets and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
8. Close the foil packets for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
9. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions.

Serve With: Grilled chicken or steak.

Drink With: A cold soda or lemonade.

3. One-Pot Pasta Primavera

A true one-pot wonder! Sauté some chopped veggies in a Dutch oven over the fire. Then add your favorite pasta, canned beans, broth, and seasonings. Let it simmer until the pasta is cooked through and the flavors meld together.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta (penne or farfalle)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over your camp stove.
2. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the pasta, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini to the pot.
4. Pour in enough water to cover the pasta and bring to a boil.
5. Cook until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
6. Drain any excess water, then stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Serve With: Garlic bread.

Drink With: A glass of white wine or sparkling water.

4. Campfire Nachos

Layer tortilla chips, cheese, beans, and your favorite toppings (salsa, sour cream, jalapenos) in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Heat it over the fire until the cheese is melted and bubbly. A perfect campfire party food!

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Tortilla chips
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 avocado, diced

Instructions:

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over your campfire.
2. Layer the tortilla chips in the skillet.
3. Sprinkle the cheese and black beans evenly over the chips.
4. Add the pickled jalapeños and salsa.
5. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and cook over the campfire for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Remove from heat and top with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Serve With: Guacamole or pico de gallo.

Drink With: A cold beer or margarita.

5. Tuna Noodle Casserole in a Dutch Oven

A childhood favorite gets a campfire makeover. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Combine with cream of mushroom soup, peas, flaked tuna, and shredded cheese. Heat it all up in a Dutch oven until hot and bubbly.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions and drain.
2. In a Dutch oven, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in the tuna, peas, and cooked noodles.
4. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
5. Cover and cook over the campfire for about 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Serve With: A side salad or steamed vegetables.

Drink With: Iced tea or lemonade.

6. Grilled Veggie Burgers

Veggie burgers hold up great on the grill! Look for pre-made patties or make your own with black beans, lentils, or quinoa. Toast your buns over the fire, pile on your favorite toppings, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian option.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained and mashed
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed black beans, breadcrumbs, grated carrot, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
2. Stir in the egg, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Form the mixture into patties.
4. Grill the patties over the campfire for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until crispy and heated through.
5. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Serve With: Sweet potato fries or a side salad.

Drink With: A cold beer or sparkling water.

7. Campfire Cones

A fun and interactive meal for the kids! Make a sweet or savory filling (pizza sauce with cheese and veggies, Nutella with fruit) and fill pre-made ice cream cones. Wrap them in foil and toast them over the fire for a warm and melty treat.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Waffle cones
• Chocolate chips
• Mini marshmallows
• Sliced strawberries
• Peanut butter chips

Instructions:

1. Fill each waffle cone with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, sliced strawberries, and peanut butter chips.
2. Wrap each cone tightly in aluminum foil.
3. Place the foil-wrapped cones over the campfire for about 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
4. Carefully unwrap and enjoy!

Serve With: Ice cream.

Drink With: Hot chocolate or milk.

8. Skillet Fajitas

Sauté sliced chicken or steak strips, peppers, and onions in a cast iron skillet over the fire. Serve them on warmed tortillas with your favorite fajita toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over the campfire.
2. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned.
3. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet.
4. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
6. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Serve With: Guacamole and salsa.

Drink With: A cold beer or margarita.

9. Banana Boat Sundaes

Cut a banana in half lengthwise, leaving the peel on. Fill it with chocolate sauce, marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, and any other toppings you like. Wrap it in foil and bake it in the embers until the banana is soft and the toppings are melty.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Bananas
• Chocolate chips
• Mini marshmallows
• Crushed graham crackers
• Ice cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice each banana lengthwise, leaving the peel on, and create a pocket.
2. Fill the pocket with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers.
3. Wrap each banana tightly in aluminum foil.
4. Place the foil-wrapped bananas over the campfire for about 5-10 minutes, until the chocolate and marshmallows are melted.
5. Carefully unwrap and serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired.

Serve With: Ice cream.

Drink With: Milk or a hot chocolate.

10. Campfire Quesadillas

Spread your favorite fillings (cheese, beans, cooked chicken) on a tortilla. Fold it in half and toast it over the fire in a cast iron skillet or wrapped in foil. A quick and satisfying meal.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Flour tortillas
• Shredded cheese
• Cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
• Salsa
• Sour cream

Instructions:

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over the campfire.
2. Place a tortilla in the skillet.
3. Sprinkle with cheese and add cooked chicken if desired.
4. Top with another tortilla.
5. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
6. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Serve With: Guacamole and salsa.

Drink With: A cold beer or soda.

11. Tin Foil Fish Packets

Season fish fillets with your favorite herbs and spices. Add lemon slices, butter pats, and chopped vegetables. Wrap it all up tightly in foil packets and bake them over the fire for a healthy and flavorful main course.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 fish fillets (salmon, trout, or tilapia)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Lay out four large sheets of aluminum foil.
2. Place a fish fillet in the center of each sheet.
3. Top with lemon slices, zucchini, bell pepper, and fresh herbs.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Fold the foil over the ingredients to create a sealed packet.
6. Cook over the campfire for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
7. Carefully open the packets and serve hot.

Serve With: Rice or a fresh salad.

Drink With: White wine or sparkling water.

12. Campfire Popcorn

A classic campfire treat! Use a popcorn popper specifically designed for campfires or create a DIY popper using aluminum foil. Don’t forget the butter and salt for the perfect finishing touch.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Lay out a large sheet of aluminum foil and create a packet.
2. Add the popcorn kernels and vegetable oil to the packet.
3. Seal the packet tightly, leaving some space for the popcorn to expand.
4. Place the packet over the campfire and shake occasionally.
5. Once the popping slows down, remove from the fire.
6. Carefully open the packet and season with salt.

Serve With: Butter or your favorite seasonings.

Drink With: Soda or lemonade.

13. S’mores Nachos

Elevate your s’mores game with this fun twist. Spread graham crackers on a baking sheet or cast iron skillet. Top with marshmallows and chocolate squares. Toast it over the fire until the marshmallows are melted and gooey. Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Graham crackers
• Chocolate chips
• Mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over the campfire.
2. Layer graham crackers, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows in the skillet.
3. Add dollops of peanut butter if desired.
4. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and cook over the campfire for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate and marshmallows are melted.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Serve With: Fresh fruit or ice cream.

Drink With: Milk or hot chocolate.

14. Campfire French Toast

Prepare your french toast batter ahead of time and store it in a cooler. In the morning, dip bread slices in the batter and cook them over a lightly oiled griddle or cast iron skillet over the fire. Serve with syrup and fresh berries for a delicious breakfast.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 thick slices of bread
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Butter for cooking
• Maple syrup and fresh berries for serving

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet over the campfire and add a bit of butter.
3. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
4. Cook the bread slices in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries.

Serve With: Sausage or bacon.

Drink With: Coffee or orange juice.

15. Campfire Apple Crisp

A simple and satisfying dessert. Combine sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a sprinkle of flour. Top it with a crumble made of rolled oats, butter, and chopped nuts. Bake it in a Dutch oven over the fire until the apples are tender and the crumble is golden brown.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the apple slices with sugar and cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter to make the crumble topping.
3. Place the apple mixture in the bottom of a Dutch oven.
4. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
5. Cover the Dutch oven and cook over the campfire for about 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Serve With: Vanilla ice cream.

Drink With: Hot cider or tea.

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