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  • Loaded Chili Cheese Fries in a Cast Iron Skillet

    Loaded Chili Cheese Fries in a Cast Iron Skillet

    How to make loaded chili cheese fries in a cast iron skillet with crispy homemade French fries and canned chili. Easy, budget-friendly recipe that makes the best Game Day or party appetizer, and you can make it in 30 minutes or less!

    My kids love my homemade chili cheese dip, and it’s not hard to imagine that they also love chili cheese fries! Although I’ve made these crispy seasoned steak fries for years now, I’ve never actually made homemade chili cheese fries until now. Boy am I glad that I did!

    loaded chili cheese fries with shredded cheese and green onions in a large black cast iron skillet

    You can make this easy chili cheese fries recipe at home on the stovetop, but we love to make it in a cast iron skillet over the campfire. It makes such an easy meal when we’re out camping in the boonies, and the campfire gives it an even richer, smoky taste that is out of this world delicious!

    If you are making this over the campfire, you may benefit from reading through my campfire cooking equipment guide. You may also want to skim through these 6 quick and easy tips for campfire cooking.

    Why You’ll Definitely Want to Make This Recipe

    • This recipe is easy to make with simple, budget friendly ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.
    • Believe it or not, I usually make this easy recipe over the campfire, but you can also make it right at home in the oven.
    • Loaded chili cheese fries are the ultimate comfort food. They’re chock full of melty, cheesy goodness and a rich, smoky flavor that comes from the campfire.
    • I use homemade crispy French fries for best flavor and texture, but you can also use frozen French fries from the store for the sake of ease.
    • Chili cheese fries are the perfect Game Day or party appetizer. They also make a great movie night snack!
    • This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite cheeses and toppings. It’s so simple and easy to swap out or add in ingredients based on your preferences.
    holding a crispy French fry over top of a large black cast iron skillet full of chili cheese fries

    Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

    This recipe uses simple ingredients, so you may already have what you need…

    How to Make Chili Cheese Fries

    If you’re making campfire chili cheese fries, start by getting a good fire going. It’ll need to burn down to hot coals before you cook the French fries. You’ll probably also want to use a campfire grill to set a large cast iron skillet up over the hot coals.

    Once the fire has burned down to hot coals, pour about 1/4 inch of oil in the large skillet, and set it on the campfire grill over top of the coals to pre-heat. You want your oil to reach 325º before adding the potatoes.

    large black cast iron skillet on top of a campfire grill over a hot campfire

    You may need to move the coals off to the side to keep the pan from getting too hot, rotating the skillet 90º every now and again to promote even heating. I like to keep a small camping shovel on hand to move the coals or add more hot coals as necessary.

    If you’re making classic chili cheese fries at home in the oven, just pour about 1/4 inch of oil in a cast iron skillet and heat it over a medium-high flame on the stovetop. Again, you want your oil to reach right about 325ºF before adding the potatoes, so adjust the heat as necessary.

    Prep the Potatoes

    While waiting on your cast iron skillet to heat up, it’s time to get your potatoes prepped and seasoned.

    1. Start by washing the potatoes, and use a small paring knife to cut out any bad spots.
    2. Next, cut use a large chef’s knife to cut your potatoes lengthwise into 1/4″ wide strips.
    3. Then cut each strip into uniformly-sized 1/4″ matchsticks, as shown in the picture below.
    4. Finally, toss the sliced potatoes with the pinch of salt, pepper and about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl.
    5. Once everything is well-coated, it’s time to cook your French fries.
    slicing up russet potatoes to make crispy homemade French fries

    How to Make Crispy French Fries

    1. As soon as your oil has reached 325ºF, drop the seasoned potato slices into the skillet, and cook them over a medium-high heat until crispy and tender, stirring often. This usually takes about 15-25 minutes.
    2. While your fries are cooking, pour the chili into a separate cast iron skillet and place it on the campfire grill to heat up, ’til hot and bubbly. I really like this small Dutch oven for this.
    2 step collage showing, 1. crispy French fries cooking in a large black cast iron skillet on a campfire grill over the campfire; 2. can of chili on top of a campfire grill next to a large black cast iron skillet

    If you’re making this recipe at home, you can just heat the chili in a microwave-safe bowl on high setting in the microwave for a few minutes, until hot and bubbly. Alternatively, you can also heat it in a medium-size saucepan on medium heat on the stovetop for a few minutes.

    How to Make Loaded Chili Cheese Fries

    Once the fries are done cooking, you’ll need to drain the oil. However you do this, NEVER drain the oil near or over the fire. This will start a grease fire. Take your skillet away from the fire and drain the oil responsibly.

    crispy French fries cooking in a cast iron skillet on a campfire grill over a bed of hot coals

    French fries are fully cooked when they’re crisp and tender. Drain the oil by holding the fries to the side of the skillet with a paper towel, while at the same time tipping the pan over to the opposite side as the grease flows right on out. Mop up any remaining oil with the same paper towel.

    Finally, pour the hot chili over the golden brown fries. Generously sprinkle your favorite cheese over top of the chili fries, and then add the toppings over the melted cheese. I like to serve my chili cheese fries with a big dollop of sour cream on top!

    forkful of French fries with chili cheese over top of a large cast iron skillet full of chili cheese fries

    What to Serve with Chili Cheese Fries

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    Can I make vegan chili cheese fries?

    Yes, you can easily make vegan chili cheese fries. You’ll want to find vegan canned chili without beans, or you can make this homemade vegan chili instead of homemade beef chili. There are tons of plant-based cheeses available at the grocery store nowadays, and of course, you’ll want to use only vegan-approved toppings. As always, be sure to check all of your ingredients over to ensure that they are truly vegan!

    What causes soggy chili cheese fries?

    Assuming that you followed the recipe exactly, this most likely happened because your chili is too watery. If this is the case, use a thicker chili or serve the chili and toppings separately alongside the fries.

    On the other hand, you may have cooked the fries at too low of a temperature, resulting in soggy, oily French fries. Try to maintain a frying oil temperature of 325ºF at all times, and don’t forget to drain the oil out of the pan after the fries have fully cooked.

    Can I make chili cheese fries ahead of time?

    I don’t recommend making this recipe ahead of time. For the best results, chili cheese fries are best served immediately, or else they will become soggy after a while.

    If you’re using homemade chili, you can make the chili ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. Then add the leftover chili and fresh toppings to your French fries when ready. This is a great way to do it if you’re out camping.

    chili cheese fries with shredded cheese and green onions in a large black cast iron skillet

    If you try this recipe, why not leave a star rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And subscribe to my email list too!

    Chili Cheese Fries

    Loaded chili cheese fries with crispy French fries and canned chili. Easy Game Day appetizer that you can make in 30 minutes or less!

    • Campfire Grill
    • Large Cast Iron Skillet
    • Paring Knife
    • Chef's Knife
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Camping Shovel
    • 1 Qt Dutch oven
    • Paper Towels
    • 3 Russet potatoes
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 15 oz. canned chili (no beans)
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 3 green onions (chopped)

    How to Make Chili Cheese Fries on the Stovetop

    1. Start by pouring about 1/4 inch of oil in a cast iron skillet and heat it over a medium-high flame on the stovetop. Again, you want the oil to reach right about 325ºF before adding the potatoes.

    2. While you're waiting on your cast iron skillet to heat up, wash the potatoes and use a small paring knife to cut out any bad spots.

    3. Next, cut use a large chef's knife to cut your washed potatoes lengthwise into 1/4" wide strips.

    4. Then cut each strip into uniformly-sized 1/4" matchsticks.

    5. Toss your French fries with the salt, pepper and about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl.

    6. Once your oil has reached 325ºF, drop the seasoned potato slices into the cast iron skillet, and cook them over a medium-high heat until crispy and tender, about 15-25 minutes. Keep them stirred with a wooden spoon, and adjust the heat as necessary to keep that temperature right around 325ºF.

    7. While the French fries are cooking, heat the chili up in a microwave-safe bowl on high setting in the microwave for a few minutes, until hot and bubbly. Alternatively, you can also heat it in a medium saucepan over a medium heat on the stovetop.

    8. Once your French fries are crisp and tender, remove the skillet from the heat and drain out as much oil as possible. I like to hold the French fries to the side of the skillet with a paper towel while tipping the pan over to the opposite side and letting the grease flow right on out.*

    9. Finally, go ahead and pour the hot chili over the fries. Generously sprinkle the shredded cheese and green onions over top of chili, as well as any other toppings you may use.

    10. Serve and enjoy with a big dollop of sour cream!

    How to Make Chili Cheese Fries Over the Campfire

    1. Start by getting your fire going. You'll want to let it burn down to hot coals before you cook your French fries.

    2. Once your coals are ready to go, pour about 1/4 inch of oil in your skillet and set it on your campfire grill over top of the coals to pre-heat.* You want to get your oil up to about 325ºF.

    3. Wash, slice, season and cook the potatoes exactly as described in the stovetop chili cheese fries instructions above.

    4. While the French fries are cooking, pour your chili into a the small Dutch oven and place it on top of the campfire grill to heat up, until hot and bubbly.

    5. Once your French fries are crisp and tender, remove them from the heat and drain out the oil. Then pour on the hot chili, shredded cheese and toppings as described above.

    *NEVER drain your grease anywhere near a fire. This will create a grease fire. It’s always best to take the skillet away from the fire and drain the oil responsibly.

    *If you are making chili cheese fries over the fire, it may be necessary to move the coals off to the side to keep your skillet from getting too hot. If you do this, be sure to rotate the skillet 90º every so often to promote even heating as everything cooks. 

    How do you store chili cheese fries?

    I don’t recommend making this recipe ahead of time. Chili cheese fries are best served immediately, or else they will become soggy after a while.

     

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  • Easy Dutch Oven Cherry Cobbler Over the Campfire

    Easy Dutch Oven Cherry Cobbler Over the Campfire

    How to make a delicious Dutch oven cherry cobbler with canned cherry pie filling and a scrumptious homemade crumble topping. Quick and easy, old-fashioned campfire cobbler recipe that the whole family will love!

    We do a lot of Dutch oven cooking. I may be partial to my Dutch oven blueberry cobbler, but there’s nothing better than a bowl of cherry cobbler, fresh off the crackling fire and served with a piping hot cup of campfire coffee on a cold night camping high up in the mountains.

    Dutch oven cobbler in an aluminum pie plate with a large silver spoon for serving

    You don’t even have to be camping to enjoy this easy recipe. My family loves the occasional campfire, and we make tons of campfire meals and desserts right here at home. Another one of our favorites is this campfire peach cobbler.

    You can also just make this recipe in the oven, or you can make my more traditional sweet and tart dark cherry cobbler instead. If you’re looking for more traditional cobblers to make at home, you’ll also love my recipe for homemade blueberry cobbler and this best ever homemade peach cobbler in a cast iron skillet.

    What’s the Difference Between a Cherry Crisp and a Cherry Cobbler?

    Cherry crisp and cherry cobbler have a lot of similarities, but there are a few key differences…

    For one, cherry cobbler is a free-form dish, which means that there is no pie crust base. You dump the pie filling into the pan and drop globs of biscuit dough, pastry dough or even cake batter on top. It is normal for at least some of the fruit filling to be visible on top.

    In contrast, cherry crisp usually has a pie crust base, which is then filled with the fruit filling. Cherry crisp also has a much fuller topping, usually covering the filling entirely. This is usually a golden brown streusel crumb topping of some sort.

    There is also a big difference in texture. Cherry cobbler has a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while as cherry crisp has more of a “crisp” texture, hence the name. Both cherry cobbler and cherry crisp are best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

    Cherry cobbler is an old-fashioned dessert originating in the 19th century. Did you know that it’s called “cobbler” because the appearance of the sparse topping, once baked down and melted into the fruit filling, resembles the appearance of a cobblestone street? Cool name, right?!

    Why You’ll Love This Dutch Oven Dessert Recipe

    • Dutch oven cobblers are quick and easy to make. It usually takes 5 minutes to throw this dish together, and around 20-30 minutes to bake.
    • This is a perfect Dutch oven dessert to cook over the campfire. I’ll also show you how to make it with charcoal briquettes or even right at home in the oven.
    • Cherry cobbler is one of the best comfort foods that I know. There’s nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of this delicious dessert served fresh off the crackling fire.
    • This recipe uses only 6 simple ingredients, so it’s lightweight and easy to pack for your next camping trip.
    • Campfire cobbler is a great recipe to make ahead. Simply mix everything up the night before, pack it up and bake the next day.
    • Don’t like cherries? No worries, you can use any flavor pie filling you want for this recipe!
    Dutch oven cherry cobbler ingredients lined out on a small gray table

    Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

    This recipe uses only 6 simple ingredients. You may even already have everything you need…

    • All-Purpose Flour – I recommend using all-purpose flour for the crumble topping. You can also make this a gluten-free cherry cobbler by swapping out the regular flour for a cup for cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. Just be sure to check all of the other ingredients over to ensure that they are truly gluten-free.
    • Cane Sugar – Although you can use granulated sugar, I prefer pure cane sugar.
    • Sea Salt – Regular table salt works just fine, but I love the flavor of this “real” Redmond sea salt.
    • Unsalted Butter – I make my cherry cobbler with softened unsalted butter, but salted butter works too. If you do use salted butter, be sure to drop the actual salt in the recipe by about 1/8 teaspoon. This makes up for the extra salt in the butter.
    • Whole Milk – I highly recommend whole milk for this recipe, but you can use 2% milk or even skim milk in a pinch.
    • Canned Cherry Pie Filling – You may prefer to make your own homemade cherry pie filling with fresh cherries, but for the sake of ease, I just use a can of cherry pie filling from the grocery store. Remember, you can swap this out with whatever flavor fruit pie filling you want. If you’re gluten-free, you’ll want to be sure to use a gluten-free cherry pie filling.

    You can scroll down to find a full ingredients list with instructions in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Dutch Oven Cherry Cobbler

    Before getting started, get your campfire ready. You’ll also want to grease up a cobbler dish with nonstick cooking spray. Rather than dump the cobbler directly into the Dutch oven, I like to use foil pie plates that are then placed inside. This makes for easier cleanup, and the foil pans don’t crack when you set them down into the hot Dutch oven.

    You’ll want to let your fire burn down to the hot coals with some flame here and there. Then set your Dutch oven on the coals so that it can heat up.

    cast iron Dutch oven preheating on a bed of hot coals in the fire pit

    Alternatively, if using charcoal briquettes, you’ll need to light 30-35 total. I use a chimney starter and a splash of lighter fluid for this. Once the charcoal is hot and glowing, spread it out, and set your Dutch oven on top to give it time to preheat while you assemble your cobbler.

    Last but not least, you can also bake Dutch oven cherry cobbler in the oven at home. You’ll want to preheat your oven to 375ºF with the Dutch oven inside. Let’s get started…

    Mixing Up the Crumble Topping

    Now it’s time to get your topping ready…

    1. Start by whisking the all-purpose flour, cane sugar and salt in a medium mixing bowl ’til well-combined, and then add the softened butter and milk to the flour mixture, stirring everything together with a fork.
    2. Your crumb mixture should come together into a soft, slightly sticky dough. Set aside.
    2 step collage showing how to make easy crumble topping for Dutch oven cherry cobbler

    Assembling Your Cherry Cobbler

    Now that the crumble topping is all ready to go, let’s assemble the cobbler…

    1. Go ahead and dump the cherry filling into the greased foil pan.
    2. Next, crumble the prepared topping over the top of the filling. You want to leave fairly large globs of dough on top of the cherries to cook down and spread out. This forms that “cobblestone” appearance that we talked about earlier.
    2 step collage showing how to assemble cherry cobbler in an aluminum pie plate for baking in the Dutch oven

    Finally, transfer your cobbler into the preheated Dutch oven, taking care not to burn yourself. I like to fashion an aluminum foil sling underneath the pie plate as pictured below, which allows me to drop the cobbler into the Dutch oven while holding the foil sling from above. I also use this to lift it back out later on!

    How to Cook a Dutch Oven Cobbler

    Now that your cherry cobbler is in the Dutch oven, put the lid back on and place it back onto the hot coals. You’ll also want to place an even, single layer of coals across the top of the lid. If you’re using charcoal briquettes, that’ll translate to 15-20 briquettes underneath the Dutch oven, and roughly 10-15 on top.

    large cast iron Dutch oven on a bed of hot coals in the fire pit

    Let it “bake” for about 20-30 minutes, or ’til the crumb topping starts to turn golden brown and the filling has bubbled through. I recommend rotating the Dutch oven about 90º on the coals every 10 minutes as it bakes to promote even cooking. This Dutch oven lid lifter really helps with that.

    campfire cobbler in an aluminum pie plate inside of a large cast iron Dutch oven

    Alternatively, if you’re just baking your cobbler at home in the oven, you’ll want to transfer your it into the pre-heated Dutch oven and bake at 375Fº for about 20-30 minutes. Again, it’s fully baked when the topping starts to turn golden brown and the filling has bubbled through.

    When your cherry cobbler is done, take it off the coals or briquettes and serve while warm! You can top it off with homemade whipped cream, or you can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s so sweet and delicious!

    freshly baked Dutch oven cobbler served up in a small blue bowl with a small silver spoon

    Expert Recipe Tips and FAQ’s

    Can I make campfire cobbler ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make any cobbler ahead of time by mixing everything up the night before for baking the next day. Go ahead and prep your cobbler, and get everything layered in your pie plate; then cover it with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or in an ice chest until you’re ready to bake. Once your Dutch oven is pre-heated, remove the plastic wrap from the cobbler and bake as instructed in the recipe card below.

    Why is my cherry cobbler so runny?

    This is likely because your pie filling lacks thickening agent, resulting in a runny cherry cobbler with a soggy topping. Canned cherry pie filling from the store should already have a thickening agent, but if you’re using a homemade cherry pie filling, you may need to add a couple tablespoons of cornstarch.

    Keep in mind that an undercooked cobbler can also be runny. This is because the thickening agent within the pie filling needs to reach the boiling point order to activate and subsequently thicken the filling. So cherry cobbler can also get runny if it’s undercooked.

    How do you store cherry cobbler?

    Once fully cooled, leftover cherry cobbler should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in an ice chest. Kept this way, it should last up to 4-5 days.

    You can reheat your cherry cobbler similarly to how you baked it in the Dutch oven, or you can reheat it ’til warm in an oven-safe dish in the oven at 350ºF. Don’t ever reheat fruit-based cobblers in the microwave, as it will make them soggy.

    Can you freeze cherry cobbler?

    You can also freeze cherry cobbler in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. You probably don’t have a freezer available to you if you’re making this over the campfire, but it’s a good option if you’re making it at home.

    To thaw your frozen cobbler, simply let it thaw in the refrigerator or in an ice chest overnight, and then warm it up similarly to how you baked it in the Dutch oven or in an oven-safe dish in the oven at 350ºF.

    Dutch Oven Cobbler Variations

    Looking for ways to switch up the recipe? Here are some ideas that come to mind…

    freshly baked Dutch oven cherry cobbler in an aluminum pie plate and ready to serve

    More Campfire Dessert Recipes

    If you’re looking for more great recipes, here are some more of my favorite desserts to cook over the campfire…

    If you try this recipe, why not leave a star rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And subscribe to my email list too!

    Dutch Oven Cherry Cobbler

    Dutch oven cherry cobbler with canned cherries and a homemade crumble topping. Easy campfire cobbler recipe that the whole family will love!

    • 9 Inch Round Foil Pan
    • 6 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
    • Whisk
    • Medium Mixing Bowl
    • Aluminum Foil
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour*
    • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
    • 2 tablespoons whole milk
    • 21 ounces cherry pie filling

    Prepping the Campfire

    1. Before getting started, get your campfire ready. You'll want to let the fire burn down to the hot coals with some flame here and there. If you're using charcoal briquettes instead, you'll need to light around 30-35 total, preferably using a chimney starter and splash of lighter fluid.

    2. Set your Dutch oven on the hot coals or briquettes so that it has time to preheat.

    3. Also go ahead and grease up your foil pie plates with nonstick cooking spray.

    Mixing Up the Crumble Topping

    1. Start by whisking the all-purpose flour, cane sugar and salt in a medium mixing bowl 'til well-combined.

    2. Then add the softened butter and milk to the flour mixture, stirring everything together with a fork. It should come together into a soft, slightly sticky dough.

    Assembling the Cherry Cobbler

    1. Dump the cherry pie filling into the greased foil pan.

    2. Next, crumble the crumble topping over the cherry filling.

    3. Finally, transfer your cobbler into the preheated Dutch oven, taking care not to burn yourself. I like to fashion an aluminum foil sling underneath the pie plate, which allows me to drop the cobbler into the Dutch oven while holding the sling from above. I also use this to lift it back out later on!

    How to Cook Dutch Oven Cobbler

    1. Now that your cherry cobbler is in the Dutch oven, put the lid back on and place it back onto the hot coals or charcoal briquettes. You'll also want to place an even, single layer of coals or briquettes across the top of the lid.

    2. Let it "bake" for about 20-30 minutes, or 'til the crumb topping starts to turn golden brown and the filling has bubbled through. I recommend rotating the Dutch oven about 90º on the coals every 10 minutes as it bakes to promote even cooking.

    3. When your cherry cobbler is done, take it off the coals and serve while warm!

    *You can also make this a gluten-free cherry cobbler by swapping out the regular flour for a cup for cup gluten-free all-purpose flour. If you go this route, be sure to check all of the other ingredients, including the pie filling, to ensure that they are truly gluten-free.

    How to Bake Cherry Cobbler at Home

    You’ll follow the same basic instructions. Instead you’ll just pre-heat the oven to 375°F with the Dutch oven inside. With a foil sling, place the foil pan down in the Dutch oven, put the lid on, and place it in the oven to bake for 20-30 minutes. Oven times may vary.

    Again, when the cobbler is done, the crumble topping will have changed to a deep golden brown color. Take it out of the oven and serve it while warm.

    How do you store cherry cobbler?

    Once fully cooled, leftover cherry cobbler should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in an ice chest. Kept this way, it should last up to 4-5 days.

    You can reheat your cherry cobbler similarly to how you baked it in the Dutch oven, or you can reheat it ’til warm in an oven-safe dish in the oven at 350ºF. Don’t ever reheat fruit-based cobblers in the microwave, as it will make them soggy.

    Can you freeze cherry cobbler?

    You can also freeze cherry cobbler in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. You probably don’t have a freezer available to you if you’re making this over the campfire, but it’s a good option if you’re making it at home.

    To thaw your frozen cobbler, simply let it thaw in the refrigerator or in an ice chest overnight, and then warm it up similarly to how you baked it in the Dutch oven or in an oven-safe dish in the oven at 350ºF.

     

     

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  • How to Make Campfire Coffee in a Percolator

    How to Make Campfire Coffee in a Percolator

    Learn how to make campfire coffee in a percolator pot over a campfire. Plus find the best percolator pots for the job, along with what to look for when choosing the right coffee pot.

    Just because you’re away from home doesn’t mean you have to surrender your morning cup of coffee. In fact, campfire coffee can often be some of the best coffee around!

    holding blue enamelware mug full of campfire coffee in hands

    Of course, you don’t have to be on the road to make campfire coffee. You can apply everything in this recipe for how to make coffee over a fire, right in your own backyard!

    This recipe uses a camping percolator. While the final result is similar to cowboy coffee, it’s not the same. Cowboy coffee is usually boiled in an open pot; it’s not traditionally made with a percolator.

    Why Make This Recipe

    • Campfire coffee is the best. There’s nothing better than waking up to a piping hot cup of coffee over the fire on a cold morning in the great outdoors.
    • It’s ridiculously easy. There’s no need to surrender that morning cup of joe every time you go camping.
    • It’s fun! By making camp coffee, you’ll get first-hand experience how our ancestors made their daily cup of coffee. Whether they made it on an outdoor campfire or even on the fireplace hearth, it all worked the same.

    Choosing the Best Campfire Coffee Percolators

    coffee percolating in the glass knob of a stainless steel camping percolator

    Here are a few tips for how to choose the best camping percolator…

    • Durability – In the long run, it’s often cheaper to spend slightly more on higher quality products. A coffee percolator is no exception to this rule. It’s always best to buy a coffee pot made of stainless steel– no aluminum! I also prefer a glass knob so that I can see the color of the coffee and subsequently how it’s progressing. I also highly recommend getting one with a metal hanging handle or bail wire for hanging the pot over the campfire.
    • Versatility – Some people like a strong cup of joe; others prefer a weaker brew. Whatever your preference, be sure to get a coffee pot that allows you to easily adjust the brew accordingly.
    • Portability – For obvious reasons, it’s important that a camping percolator be easily portable. Keep it simple!
    • Clean-up – As I stated above, this is for camping. It needs to be portable, and it also needs to clean up easy! Again, keep it simple.

    Once you’ve found the best coffee pot for your needs, it’s time to get started.

    Best Campfire Coffee Pots (Percolator Style)

    Based on the above recommendations, here are a few of my favorite camping percolators…

    how to make campfire coffee, ingredients with stainless steel percolator on grate over fire

    Ingredient Notes

    Let’s talk about the ingredients…

    • Ground Coffee – Although I much prefer the aromatic flavor of freshly-ground coffee with a grinder, you’ll probably want to keep it simple with pre-ground coffee, and that will work just fine. If you’re using a coffee percolator, be sure to look for a coarser coffee grind. A finer grind will usually fall through the holes in the basket and into your water. Nobody likes grounds in their coffee!
    • Water – I won’t drink coffee unless it’s made with the crystal clear bottled spring water sourced in the ancient valleys of the Himalayan Mountains– just kidding. Just use clean, cold water. Nothing fancy here!

    How to Make Campfire Coffee

    1. Build a Fire

    For campfire coffee, you need a fire that’s hot but also small. Think of it as if you were cooking food. A big fire can get way too hot way too quickly, resulting in charred, overcooked food. Campfire coffee is no different.

    The best way to achieve this is by building your campfire, then separating hot coals from the actual flame, lining them up in a wide circle to efficiently heat the water. It takes a little bit of trial and error.

    2. Fill Your Coffee Pot

    However much water you add, you will end up with that much brewed coffee. Most coffee pots will have markings on the inside that indicate how much water has been added.

    Once you’ve filled the pot, it’s time to assemble the percolator basket on the stem.

    percolator basket with stem assembled in stainless steel camping percolator

    3. Add Coffee

    Everybody has their preferences, but I find that a good rule of thumb for how much coffee to use is around 2 tablespoons per 8oz. of water. This makes a good, strong cup of coffee that’s not nauseatingly weak.

    coffee grounds in basket of percolator pot

    Some people prefer to add a coffee filter before this step, but I don’t bother. I use a coarser grind of coffee, so it’s unnecessary.

    That said, if you’re using a fine grind, it might be worthwhile to add a coffee filter to the basket. Nobody likes grounds in their coffee!

    4. Set Your Coffee Pot Over the Fire

    As I stated above, it’s best to separate the coals from the main fire. Line them in a circle and place your coffee pot directly above; or place your pot high enough above the fire on a grate that it won’t get too hot. Bring the coffee to just under a boil.

    how to make coffee over a fire in a percolator pot on a grate above the campfire

    5. Let it Percolate

    Watch and listen for the water to come up to temperature. Once this happens, it’s best to move it away from direct flame, after which you will let it percolate for 5-10 minutes before removing from the heat entirely.

    percolating camp coffee in stainless steel percolator away from direct flame

    It’s important that you never let your coffee boil. You want to see a water temperature just below the boiling point of 212ºF. This will allow the coffee to percolate without taking on a burnt flavor. Boiled coffee tastes more like burnt bread than coffee!

    6. Serve and Enjoy!

    That’s it. Take it easy, this might just be the best cup of coffee you’ll ever experience!

    pouring camp coffee from a percolator into a blue enamelware mug

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    Why are there grounds in my coffee?

    Most often this is due to one of two reasons. One is that you might be using too fine of a grind of coffee. If this is the case, simply use a paper coffee filter in the percolator basket for the coffee grounds. It’s also possible that you’re letting the coffee boil over, which can be resolved by taking your coffee off the heat sooner.

    How do I get the grounds out of my coffee?

    You can easily get rid of most of the grounds by running your coffee back through a paper coffee filter. Transfer the finished coffee from your coffee pot into a large bowl or other container. Rinse out the pot and all of its parts; add a paper filter to the basket. You can now slowly pour your coffee back through this coffee filter to fill the pot back up. That’s it. Do keep in mind that during this process, your coffee is likely to get cold, so reheating it may be necessary!

    Why does my campfire coffee taste burnt?

    This usually means that you’ve let the coffee get too hot. It is important that you never let your coffee boil. You want to see a water temperature just below the boiling point of 212ºF. This will allow the coffee to percolate without taking on a burnt flavor. Boiled coffee tastes more like burnt bread than coffee!

    How do you clean your camping percolator?

    The best way to clean any coffee percolator is by filling it 1/3 of the way full with vinegar and the rest of the way with water. After a few shakes to thoroughly mix the solution, run the percolator over the heat as normal, allowing it to force the solution into every nook and cranny. Be sure to rinse your coffee pot well before using again.

    blue enamelware mug full of campfire coffee with stainless steel percolator on campfire ring rocks

    What to Serve with Camp Coffee

    More Ways to Make Camping Coffee

    Don’t like percolator-style coffee? Here are a few other ways that you can make coffee over the fire…

    • Instant Coffee – Perhaps the easiest way to make coffee while camping is by using Instant Coffee. It’s fast, cheap, and easy. Simply dissolve the instant coffee powder into hot water, that’s it! Despite its advantages, the flavor of instant coffee just doesn’t compare to that of coffee that’s actually brewed using other methods. Instant coffee basically gives convenience over quality.
    • Cowboy Coffee – This is one of my favorite methods of brewing coffee regardless of where I am. Simply put, cowboy coffee is brewed by pouring grounds into the open water of a coffee pot, brewing, and pouring into a cup once the grounds have settled. This method requires a bit more time, care, and attention, but the unmatched flavor is worth it.
    • Aeropress – The Aeropress is another one of my favorite coffee brewing devices. It’s essentially a piston-style press that pushes the finished coffee through a thin paper filter and into a cup. In my opinion, the Aeropress produces the best-flavored coffee. However, the one limiting factor of this brewing method is that you can only make 1 cup of coffee at a time. If you like to drink more than 1 cup of coffee per day, this method gets old very quick.
    • French Press – The French Press is similar to the Aeropress in that both methods are full-immersion, and both are methods of pressing coffee. The French Press basically consists of a tall carafe and metal mesh filter attached to a long stem. You pour hot water over your grounds and let it brew. When it’s done, you press the mesh filter all the way to the bottom to separate the grounds from the finished coffee. The Aeropress is different in that its paper filter holds many undesirable oils back from the final product. The porous metal mesh filter used in the French Press allows just about everything except the grounds into the final product. This makes for a very strong, robust, and sometimes slightly bitter cup of coffee. Some people like it, and some people don’t.
    • Expresso Maker/Moka Pot – If you really want to get fancy, make an espresso-style coffee with the Moka Pot. This three-chambered pot uses pressure that is produced by its own steam. As this builds up in the lower chamber of the coffee pot, it eventually starts pushing water up through the coffee grounds. This makes for a very hearty cup of coffee!

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    How to Make Campfire Coffee in a Percolator

    Learn how to make campfire coffee in a percolator pot over a campfire. Plus the best percolator pots for the job.

    • coffee percolator pot
    • camp coffee mug
    • 12 tablespoons ground coffee (coarse coffee grounds)
    • 8 cups cold water

    1. Build your fire*, and then separate hot coals from the actual flame, lining them up in a wide circle to efficiently heat the water.

    2. Add the water to your coffee pot and assemble the basket.

    3. Add coffee grounds to the basket* and place the lid over your coffee pot.

    4. Place your coffee pot directly above the hot coals. Bring it to just under a boil.

    5. Once your coffee pot has come up to temperature, it's best to move it away from direct flame, after which you will let it percolate for 5-10 minutes before removing from the heat entirely. Keep it at just under the boiling point.*

    6. That's it. Serve and Enjoy!

    *For campfire coffee, you need to build a fire that’s hot but also small. Think of it as if you were cooking food. A big fire can get way too hot way too quickly, resulting in charred, overcooked food. Campfire coffee is no different.

    *Some people prefer to add a coffee filter before this step, but I don’t bother. I use a coarser grind of coffee, so it’s unnecessary. 

    *You want to see a water temperature just below the boiling point of 212ºF. This will allow the coffee to percolate without taking on a burnt flavor. Boiled coffee tastes more like burnt bread than coffee!

    Why are there grounds in my coffee?
    Most often this is due to one of two reasons. One is that you might be using too fine of a grind of coffee. If this is the case, simply use a paper coffee filter in the percolator basket for the coffee grounds. It’s also possible that you’re letting the coffee boil over, which can be resolved by taking your coffee off the heat sooner.

    How do I get the grounds out of my coffee?
    You can easily get rid of most of the grounds by running your coffee back through a paper coffee filter. Transfer the finished coffee from your coffee pot into a large bowl or other container. Rinse out the pot and all of its parts; add a paper filter to the basket. You can now slowly pour your coffee back through this coffee filter to fill the pot back up. That’s it. Do keep in mind that during this process, your coffee is likely to get cold, so reheating it may be necessary!

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  • Dutch Oven Blueberry Cobbler with Just 2 Ingredients

    Dutch Oven Blueberry Cobbler with Just 2 Ingredients

    Easy Dutch oven blueberry cobbler with only 2 simple ingredients, including pie filling. Quick and easy camping recipe perfect for a campfire dessert.

    When we’re camping, we eat a lot of food. I know it’s because we’re so active and outdoors most of the day, and food, including a good sugar cookie cobbler, tastes so much better when we’re ravenously hungry.

    Dutch oven blueberry cobbler in foil pan, scooped out with metal spoon

    Not to mention, food tastes so much better when it’s cooked over the campfire. And there’s something especially tasty about a fruit cobbler cooked over the smoky fire.

    I’ve shared my both my campfire peach cobbler recipe and my Dutch oven cherry cobbler with you. Now we’re going to take 2 ingredients and make a scrumptious cast iron blueberry cobbler.

    That’s right… 2 ingredients. It’s such an easy campfire dessert, it’s not even funny. And it pairs especially well with a mug of freshly brewed campfire coffee.

    Now you can cook this easy blueberry cobbler over the campfire, on the grill, or even in the oven at home. Totally up to you.

    Sometimes I make a more traditional recipe for homemade blueberry cobbler, and I especially love its crumbled top crust that soaks into the blueberry filling.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my campfire baking tips, important baking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the campfire blueberry cobbler recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED:

    • Sugar cookie dough – I just pick up a roll of cookie dough at the store, and put it in the cooler. If you’d rather have homemade, or make it gluten-free, we’ll talk about that below.
    • Blueberry pie filling – You can buy store bought, or you can make homemade blueberry pie filling.
    Lucky Leaf blueberry pie filling and roll of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough for campfire blueberry cobbler recipe

    Remember, all of the ingredient amounts you’ll need are in the printable recipe card below.

    KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED:

    9″ Foil Pan – If you don’t have a foil pan, you can fashion one from a big sheet of aluminum foil, double or triple layered and shaped into a round-ish pan for baking. Then follow the same instructions to make your cobbler.

    Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Aluminum Foil

    Serving Bowls and Serving Spoon

    And if you really need to gear up, check out our ultimate guide for a camping kitchen setup with all the camping cooking gear you need.

    HOW TO MAKE DUTCH OVEN BLUEBERRY COBBLER

    Before you get started, make sure your campfire (or grill) is ready to go. Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    Pre-heat your Dutch oven and lid on the hot coals so it’s heated and ready to bake. Also, be sure to grease the foil pan with cooking spray.

    Dutch oven pre-heating over campfire coals

    Then just follow these steps…

    1. Pour the blueberry pie filling into the greased foil pan.
    blueberry pie filling in round foil pan
    1. Crumble the sugar cookie dough over the top of the pie filling. Just crumble it all around on top.
    sugar cookie topping crumbled over blueberry pie filling in round foil pan
    1. Place the foil pan down inside the Dutch oven with a foil sling underneath (so you can easily take it in and out of the hot Dutch oven), put the lid on the Dutch oven, and then place the Dutch oven on the campfire. Or just place the foil pan inside the heated grill without the Dutch oven.
    2. Allow it to cook for 20-30 minutes, checking in every so often to make sure everything is cooking well but not burning. You can place coals on top of the Dutch oven lid to help the cobbler bake through and through.
    3. When the cobbler is done, the cookie dough will have turned a nice golden brown.
    baked sugar cookie cobbler in round foil pan inside cast iron Dutch oven with foil sling

    You can take it off the fire and serve while it’s warm. When we’re at home, we love eating this cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

    HOW TO STORE BLUEBERRY COBBLER

    Storing any leftover pie really depends on the weather conditions where you happen to be staying and also your camping digs.

    If it’s super hot and all of your stuff is either outdoors or in your vehicle, you may want to keep any leftover cobbler cold by putting it in an airtight container in the cooler.

    Otherwise, we usually don’t refrigerate fruit cobbler when we’re at home, so I’d likely dish it into a sealed container and that be it.

    old-fashioned blueberry cobbler in blue enamel camping bowl with spoon

    CAN BLUEBERRY COBBLER BE FROZEN?

    Yes, you can freeze old-fashioned blueberry cobbler. In fact, you can make it at home in the oven; then let it cool, wrap it in plastic wrap, place it in a freezer bag, and freeze it.

    Then when you’re ready to go camping, transfer it straight from the freezer to the cooler.

    When you’re ready to eat it, place the unwrapped foil pan down inside your Dutch oven, and re-heat over the campfire until it’s heated thru, probably about the same cook time, depending how much it’s thawed while in the cooler.

    scooping cast iron blueberry cobbler out of foil pan with metal spoon

    HOW TO COOK OVEN BLUEBERRY COBBLER AT HOME

    You’ll follow the same basic instructions, though there’s no need to pre-heat the Dutch oven. Instead you’ll just pre-heat the oven to 375°F.

    With a foil sling, place the foil pan down in the Dutch oven, put the lid on, and place it in the oven to bake for 20-30 minutes. Oven times may vary.

    Again, when the cobbler is done, the cookie dough will have changed to a deep golden brown color. Take it out of the oven, allow it to cool for a few minutes, and serve it while warm.

    baked Dutch oven blueberry cobbler with sugar cookie topping in foil pan, down inside Dutch oven

    If you’d rather not buy cookie dough, you can always use a cookie mix or make homemade sugar cookie dough.

    If you’re like me and want a gluten-free blueberry cobbler, make that cookie dough with gluten-free flour and a little bit of xanthan gum (to help with the leavening process). Be sure to use a gluten-free pie filling too.

    ALTERNATIVE IDEAS FOR A CRUMBLED TOPPING

    If you don’t want to use cookie dough at all, you have a few options to make a pretty tasty crumb topping.

    • Use crumbled pie crust.
    • Put dollops of biscuit dough on top or put actual drop biscuits on top.
    • Place a solid layer of biscuit dough on top of the cobbler, and cook it that way.
    • Add more of a streusel like topping onto it, making more of a blueberry crisp.
    • Roll out a can of crescent rolls, and place the dough on top after the blueberries have cooked enough to warm them through.

    ALTERNATIVE FRUIT OPTIONS

    You can make this camping blueberry cobbler with just about any fruit you want.

    camping blueberry cobbler in blue enamel bowl with spoon

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    Dutch Oven Blueberry Cobbler with Just 2 Ingredients

    Easy Dutch oven blueberry cobbler with only 2 simple ingredients, including pie filling. Quick and easy camping recipe perfect for a campfire dessert.

    • 9 Inch Round Foil Pans with Clear Plastic Lids – Pack of 10
    • 6 Qt Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven
    • Texsport 6″ Blue Enamel Bowl (Set of 12)
    • 1 roll (16.5 ounces sugar cookie dough*)
    • 1 can (21 ounces blueberry pie filling*)
    1. Before you get started, make sure your campfire (or grill) is ready to go. Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.
    2. Pre-heat your Dutch oven and lid on the hot coals so it’s heated and ready to bake.
    3. Also, be sure to grease the foil pan with cooking spray.
    4. Pour the blueberry pie filling into the greased foil pan.
    5. Crumble the sugar cookie dough over the top of the pie filling. Just crumble it all around on top.
    6. Place the foil pan down inside the Dutch oven with a foil sling underneath (so you can easily take it in and out of the hot Dutch oven), put the lid on the Dutch oven, and then place the Dutch oven on the campfire. Or just place the foil pan inside the heated grill without the Dutch oven.
    7. Allow it to cook for 20-30 minutes, checking it every so often to make sure everything is cooking well but not burning. You can place coals on top of the Dutch oven lid to help the cobbler bake through and through.
    8. When the cobbler is done, the cookie dough will have turned a nice golden brown.
    9. You can take it off the fire and serve while it’s warm. When we’re at home, we love eating this cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

    *If you’d rather not buy cookie dough, you can always use a cookie mix or make homemade sugar cookie dough. If you’re like me and want a gluten-free blueberry cobbler, make that cookie dough with gluten-free flour and a little bit of xanthan gum (to help with the leavening process). Then use a gluten-free pie filling too.

    *You can buy store bought, or you can make homemade blueberry pie filling.

    HOW TO COOK OVEN BLUEBERRY COBBLER AT HOME

    You’ll follow the same basic instructions, though there’s no need to pre-heat the Dutch oven. Instead you’ll just pre-heat the oven to 375°F. With a foil sling, place the foil pan down in the Dutch oven, put the lid on, and place it in the oven to bake for 20-30 minutes. Oven times may vary.

    Again, when the cobbler is done, the cookie dough will have changed to a deep golden brown color. Take it out of the oven, allow it to cool for a few minutes, and serve it while warm.

    HOW TO STORE BLUEBERRY COBBLER

    Storing any leftover pie really depends on the weather conditions where you happen to be staying and also your camping digs. If it’s super hot and all of your stuff is either outdoors or in your vehicle, you may want to keep any leftover cobbler cold by putting it in an airtight container in the cooler. Otherwise, we usually don’t refrigerate fruit cobbler when we’re at home, so I’d likely dish it into a sealed container and that be it.

    CAN BLUEBERRY COBBLER BE FROZEN?

    Yes, you can freeze old-fashioned blueberry cobbler. In fact, you can make it at home in the oven; then let it cool, wrap it in plastic wrap, place it in a freezer bag, and freeze it.

    Then when you’re ready to go camping, transfer it straight from the freezer to the cooler. When you’re ready to eat it, place the unwrapped foil pan down inside your Dutch oven, and re-heat over the campfire until it’s heated thru, probably about the same cook time, depending how much it’s thawed while in the cooler.

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  • Crispy Seasoned Steak Fries over the Campfire

    Crispy Seasoned Steak Fries over the Campfire

    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.

    cooked steak fries, sprinkled with chopped parsley, in a cast iron skillet

    There’s just nothing quite as delicious as a burger and fries, especially when the French fries have the smoky flavor of a campfire. Sometimes I even make chili cheese fries over the campfire!

    While I’ve never been a fan of big, thick fries or really thick potato wedges, I do love a skinnier fry. And while these steak cut fries aren’t exactly skinny, they’re still crispy, and that makes all the difference.

    Lightly seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and a few more seasonings, these seasoned steak fries have a really delicious flavor.

    And they require only a minimal amount of work. Even cooking them over the fire isn’t much work at all. They’re so easy peasy and make the perfect side to a juicy bacon cheeseburger, baked chicken drums, roast beef Philly cheesesteaks, pressure cooker salmon or my favorite crock pot sloppy joes.

    Can’t have a campfire? No problem! You can still make these on the grill or on the camp stove.

    cooking steak cut fries in a cast iron skillet over the campfire on a campfire grill

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my campfire cooking/grilling tips, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the steak fries recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

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    WHAT ARE THE BEST POTATOES FOR STEAK CUT FRIES?

    While you can use red potatoes or Yukon Gold (my preferred potato for mashed potatoes), I recommend using plain ole Russet potatoes to make homemade steak fries.

    Russets will give you a crispier texture than the other two potatoes.

    As will a good, firm potato. Make sure the potatoes you use are fresh and not too old or soft.

    HOW TO CUT STEAK FRIES

    Cutting up the fries is actually really easy, and there’s no peeling required. The skin will give your fries a crispier texture, so you’ll want to leave it on the potatoes.

    Be sure you give your potatoes a good washing before you start to slice. Also, be sure to cut out any bad spots.

    To cut your potatoes into steak fries…

    1. Lay the potato on its side, and cut the potato, lengthwise, into 4 sections.
    2. Then cut potatoes into thinner wedges, or steak fries.
    how to cut steak fries out of Russet potatoes with large knife on blue cutting board

    And that’s all there is to it. Easy peasy!

    WHAT TO USE FOR STEAK FRY SEASONING

    Now the seasoning is something you can totally switch up. But I will say, these fries have incredible flavor with the seasonings we chose to use.

    I’ll also say, I’m not a huge fan of paprika. But the smoked paprika on these fries really can’t be beat. It adds to the smoky flavor the campfire gives, and it’s just so delicious.

    Here’s a rundown of the seasonings we use (exact amounts in the recipe card below)…

    BEFORE YOU GET STARTED COOKING…

    Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    While we usually use our tripod grill, we decided instead to use our homemade campfire grill this time.

    You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the placement of the grill over the fire, so the pan or griddle you’re using doesn’t get so hot that it cooks everything too quickly.

    HOW TO MAKE STEAK FRIES

    Before you cook the fries, you’ll need to season them. Place the cut fries into a large bowl, and toss and coat potatoes with canola oil or olive oil and seasonings.

    making seasoned steak fries by coating potatoes with olive oil and seasonings in large bowl

    Cooking up steak fries on the grill is actually a really simple process.

    how to make steak fries by cooking in cast iron skillet on campfire grill
    1. Place about 1/4 inch of canola oil or olive oil in a large cast iron skillet, and heat over the fire (or on the grill/camp stove).
    2. Once the oil is hot and bubbly, place the fries carefully in the hot oil in a single layer, being careful not to splatter hot oil on your hands. Use grilling tongs or a flipper spatula, along with grilling gloves, to avoid burns.
    3. Cook the fries for about 15 to 30 minutes, flipping and turning as needed to make sure both sides are cooked evenly. Fries should be tender, crispy, and golden brown when done.
    golden brown steak cut fries, sprinkled with parsley, in cast iron skillet

    Drain the oil responsibly and serve the fries with ketchup or fry sauce.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH STEAK CUT FRIES

    You definitely need some ideas for what to make with your fries. Here are a few…

    dipping potato wedges in ketchup in small blue bowl

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING KITCHEN GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Vegetable or Potato Brush

    Cutting Board and Outdoor Knife Set

    Large Bowl

    Large Cast Iron Skillet 

    Grilling Flipper or Tongs

    Tripod Grill or Campfire Grill – While we rigged up our own campfire grill, you can also buy them. They come with shorter legs and smaller grates, but definitely still usable over the fire.

    Portable Charcoal Grill or Camp Stove

    Welding Gloves – These work so much better for cooking over a campfire than regular grilling gloves/mitts.

    We’ve put together a list of camping cooking equipment you may need for your next adventure. Be sure to check it out for all the essentials!

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    Crispy Seasoned Steak Fries over the Campfire

    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.

    • Collapse-it Silicone Mixing Bowls
    • Welding Gloves HEAT RESISTANT BBQ/Camping/Cooking
    • Cutting Board
    • GSI Outdoors – Santoku Knife Set
    • Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 5 Piece Bundle
    • Folding Campfire Grill
    • 3 Russet potatoes
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil*
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
    1. Wash the potatoes really well.
    2. Lay each potato on its side on a cutting board.
    3. Cut the potato, lengthwise, into 4 sections.
    4. Then cut each section into thinner wedges, or steak fries.
    5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the seasonings together.
    6. Place the cut fries into the bowl, and toss and coat with the seasonings and olive oil.
    7. Place about 1/4 inch of canola oil or olive oil in a large cast iron skillet, and heat over the fire (or on the grill/camp stove).
    8. Once the oil is hot and bubbly, place the fries carefully in the hot oil in a single layer, being careful not to splatter hot oil on your hands.**
    9. Cook the fries for about 15 to 25 minutes, flipping and turning as needed to make sure both sides are cooked evenly. Fries should be tender, crispy, and golden brown when done.
    10. Drain the oil responsibly, sprinkle the fries with chopped parsley if desired, and serve with ketchup or fry sauce.

    *You can use canola oil or olive oil.

    **Use grilling tongs or a flipper spatula with welding/grilling gloves on to avoid burns.

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  • Walking Camping Tacos in a Bag

    Walking Camping Tacos in a Bag

    Learn how to make the best camping tacos for a simple and easy campfire dinner. You can make walking tacos right in a bag with taco meat and all your favorite toppings. The whole family, all ages, will absolutely love it!

    Let me count the ways I love tacos. This walking tacos camping recipe is even better because they’re so easy to make after a long day in the great outdoors.

    camping tacos with Doritos, taco meat, avocado, pico de gallo, and toppings on wood cutting board

    If you’ve never had a walking taco, or some might call it taco in a bag, you are in for a treat. This recipe rates up there with our favorite loaded campfire nachos! It’s a great addition to my list of favorite easy camping recipes, as well.

    What Is a Walking Taco vs. a Regular Taco?

    It’s called by so many names… Walking tacos, walking nachos, taco in a bag or tacos in a bag, and walking taco salad to name a few.

    Basically, instead of a taco shell, you add the meat, sour cream, and taco toppings to a small bag of chips. Then stir it all up and you have the makings of a really delicious taco.

    walking tacos camping recipe in a bag using individual size Doritos chip bag, ground beef, and taco toppings

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • The only thing you really have to cook for this recipe is the taco meat. Easy peasy in a cast iron skillet over the campfire or in a regular skillet on your camp stove.
    • All you need are personal sized bags of Doritos or corn chips, taco meat, and your favorite taco toppings.
    • Camping walking tacos are a great meal for any age; the whole family will love them.
    • They’re budget-friendly and don’t cost a lot to make.
    • If you don’t have chips, you can easily make this recipe into a taco salad without the chips.
    • This walking tacos recipe is versatile, and you can add any toppings you like.
    • Tacos made in a bag are a lot less messy than traditional tacos. You can eat them with a fork.
    walking tacos camping ingredients on white countertop and wood cutting board

    Ingredients and Substitutions Notes:

    There are 3-4 ingredients you absolutely need to make the meat mixture, but the toppings are totally up to you and whatever you like on tacos.

    Taco Meat:

    • Yellow Onion – I like to mince up a little onion and add to our taco meat to give it more delicious flavor.
    • Ground Beef – We tend to go with a lean ground beef, usually 80/20 or 90/10.
    • Taco Seasoning – Our favorite taco seasoning is Badia taco seasoning.
    • Salsa – Now, here’s where you can decide if you want a little more kick to your taco meat. You can use mild or medium salsa; or you can use basil salsa. If you’re looking to change things up, try using a fruit salsa, like this mango peach salsa recipe.
    • Chips – I recommend using Fritos or Doritos, any flavor you want. I really love Nacho Cheese Doritos for camp tacos.

    Toppings:

    • Lettuce
    • Fresh Diced Tomatoes
    • Black Beans
    • Cheddar Cheese
    • Monterey Jack Cheese
    • Sour Cream
    • Salsa or Pico de Gallo
    • Queso
    • Hot Sauce
    • Sliced Jalapeños
    • Sliced Black Olives
    • Green onions or Red Onion
    • Avocados

    The list could really go on and on.

    How to Make Camping Tacos

    Before you can make anything, you’ll need to do a little prep work first.

    Making sure you have a campfire going is imperative for cooking the meat. You can also cook on a camp stove or grill. I know a lot of the time when we’re out camping, we can’t have a campfire. So if a stove is all you’ve got, you can definitely still make this recipe.

    Next you’ll need to prep all your veggies and toppings and actually cook the meat. You can cook the taco meat at the campsite, or you can cook it before you leave home and pack it in a plastic baggie in the cooler.

    How to Make Taco Meat

    Your fire should be down to coals at this point, with a little bit of flame here and there. We prefer to use our tripod grill right above the coals. You’ll want to watch it closely, though. You may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan doesn’t get so hot that it burns the meat.

    1. In a large cast iron skillet, sauté the chopped onion.
    2. Then add the ground beef and mix it up with the onion, stirring occasionally while cooking.
    3. Meanwhile, while waiting on the meat to cook, chop up the lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados. I recommend shredding cheese at home or buying already shredded cheese.
    4. When the meat is cooked through, go ahead and responsibly drain it. Then add the taco seasoning and salsa and stir into the meat. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
    cooking taco meat in cast iron skillet over campfire and prepping campfire tacos toppings on cutting board

    How to Assemble Walking Tacos

    Layering your Doritos walking taco is the BEST part about this whole recipe, besides eating it.

    You’ll need individual size chip bags. You can crush chips in the bag or just leave them as is and they’ll kinda crush up on their own when you stir everything in.

    1. Open the bag, crushing chips up a little bit if you want.
    2. Then add in a nice sized helping of the ground beef mixture.
    3. Add in a dollop of sour cream and your favorite toppings. We usually add lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados.
    4. Then sprinkle in the shredded cheese.
    how to make camping walking tacos by layering ingredients in Doritos chip bag
    1. Give it all a good stir with a fork, mixing it all up really well.
    walking camping tacos in a small Nacho Cheese Doritos chip bag

    And then it’s ready to eat. Wasn’t that easy? And so, so, so, so good! Just writing up this recipe makes me hungry for more.

    You wanna know the best part about this easy dinner idea? No dishes! Besides the skillet and cutting board. Win win!

    eating taco in a bag with a fork

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    How should I store leftovers?

    Obviously, unopened bags of chips can just stay like they are. As for the meat mixture and toppings, we usually just combine things like meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, etc., and store it in either an airtight container or a plastic storage bag, then put it in the cooler where it will stay cold. It makes a great snack or lunch the next day, though more like a taco salad.

    camping walking tacos and ingredients on wood cutting board

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    Walking Camping Tacos

    How to make the best camping tacos for a simple and easy campfire dinner. Walking tacos in a bag with taco meat and your favorite toppings.

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Cutting Board
    • Chef's Knife
    • Tripod Grill
    • Camp Stove
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 medium yellow onion (minced)
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1/2 cup salsa
    • 5 small bags Doritos (or Fritos)

    Toppings:

    • 1 cup lettuce (chopped or shredded)
    • 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
    • 1 cup black beans (drained)
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
    • 3/4 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup salsa (or Pico de Gallo)
    • 2 avocados (peeled and chopped)
    • 1/2 cup jalapeños (sliced)
    • 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
    • 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)

    1. Choose whether you'll cook on a camp stove, grill, or over the campfire. We like to cook over the fire when possible.

    2. Your fire should be down to coals at this point, with a little bit of flame here and there. We prefer to use our tripod grill right above the coals. You may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan doesn’t get so hot that it burns the meat.

    3. In a large cast iron skillet, sauté the chopped onion in a little bit of olive oil.

    4. Then add the ground beef and mix it up with the onion, stirring the mixture occasionally while cooking.

    5. Meanwhile, while waiting on the meat to cook, chop up the lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and other toppings that need chopping.

    6. When the meat is cooked through, go ahead and responsibly drain it.

    7. Add the taco seasoning and salsa into the meat, and allow the mixture to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

    8. Then remove the taco meat from the skillet and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes while you finish putting together all the toppings.

    How to Assemble Walking Tacos:

    1. Open the bags of chips, crushing chips up a little bit if you want.
    2. Add in a nice sized helping of the ground beef mixture.

    3. Then add in a dollop of sour cream and all your favorite toppings, including shredded cheese. We add lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados.

    4. Give it all a good stir with a fork, mixing it all up really well. And then it's ready to eat!

    When it comes to leftovers, obviously, unopened bags of chips can just stay like they are. As for the meat mixture and toppings, we usually just combine things like meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, etc., and store it in either an airtight container or a plastic storage bag, then put it in the cooler where it will stay cold. It makes a great snack or lunch the next day, though more like a taco salad.

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  • Quick and Easy Grilled Taco Tuna Melt

    Quick and Easy Grilled Taco Tuna Melt

    Easy taco tuna melt recipe, made with a secret ingredient, melted cheese, avocado, and English muffins. Make it on the grill or over the campfire. Thanks to Bays® English Muffins for sponsoring this post. Views expressed here are genuinely mine.

    While we’ll cook just about anything while we’re camping, simple and easy dinner ideas, like this tuna melt sandwich, go a long way. Easy is everything when you’ve been out exploring all day long.

    grilled taco tuna melt with avocado on English muffin with tomatoes, on wooden cutting board

    This tuna melt is one of my favorite camping recipes because not only is it Tex Mex, but it requires minimal prep work and minimal ingredients.

    In fact, while I like to use a medium bowl to mix up the ingredients, you can mix it right in the same skillet used to grill the sandwiches.

    We even use a secret ingredient that gives it a pop of flavor. Keep reading to find out what it is.

    We prefer to make it an English muffin tuna melt, as well, using Bays English Muffins. They give the sandwich a slightly crispy texture with an explosion of flavor from both the muffins and the tuna mixture.

    My mouth is watering right now just thinking about fish and chips, pairing it up with our favorite seasoned steak fries.

    grilled taco tuna melt sandwich, made with English muffins, on wooden cutting board

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my grilling tips, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the tuna melt recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

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    WHAT IS A TUNA MELT?

    If you’ve never had a tuna melt, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like.

    It’s tuna on some sort of bread with cheese melted over it. Usually, the tuna is mixed with mayo or other ingredients to give it a really delicious flavor.

    In this case, we mix the tuna with certain ingredients to make it a Tex Mex tuna melt.

    WHAT’S THE BEST BREAD FOR TUNA MELT?

    As I mentioned above, we prefer to use Bays English Muffins. I love the thin, crispy outside and soft inside of these particular English muffins.

    easy tuna melt made with Bays English muffins on wooden cutting board

    While they’re perfect for breakfast, they make a wonderful alternative for lunch and dinner too, as well as snacks. My kids like to eat them with peanut butter.

    Also, they’re pre-sliced and easy to use when you’re cooking in the great outdoors.

    You can find Bays in the dairy case at your local grocery store. They are chilled for freshness, so we stow a pack or two in the cooler for camping.

    Bays English Muffins on the shelf at the grocery store

    HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT, TEX MEX STYLE

    Making this easy tuna melt, even over the campfire, is a breeze.

    First you need to wash and prep the peppers and green onions, the only chopping you’ll really need to do for this recipe (unless you want additional toppings).

    chopping green onions and red bell peppers on wooden cutting board for grilled tuna melt recipe

    Create the tuna mixture…

    1. Combine tuna fish, picante tomato juice (our secret ingredient), red peppers, and green onions.
    2. Place the mixture in a cast iron skillet, and heat it thoroughly on the grill or over the campfire. Cook it ’til it’s bubbly and sizzling.
    making tuna fish mixture for tuna melt over the campfire in cast iron skillet

    Now you’re ready to assemble your sandwiches…

    1. Start by splitting your pre-cut English muffins.
    2. Top the bottom half with a good sized helping of the tuna mixture.
    3. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. We love using Monterey Jack or extra sharp cheddar on our tuna melts.
    4. Grill both the tops and bottoms of the sandwiches on a griddle until the cheese is melted. Be careful not to let the muffins burn.
    how to make tuna melt with Tex Mex tuna mixture, shredded cheese, and English muffins

    CAMPFIRE COOKING TIPS

    Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan doesn’t get so hot that it burns the sandwiches.

    Once you have the height you think you need, place the griddle on the grill, and you can either use a heated lid (with a skillet or Dutch oven), or use aluminum foil as sort of a tent wrapped around the griddle to trap the heat.

    Trapping the heat will allow the tops of the tuna melts to cook, also allowing the cheese to melt.

    Want to see an example of our aluminum foil tent? Check out our campfire chicken nachos recipe.

    We’ve also put together a list of campfire cooking gear you may need for your next adventure. Be sure to check it out for all the essentials!

    WHEN IT’S TIME TO ADD YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS

    Once your tuna melt has cooked, you can load it up with your favorite taco toppings.

    We like to add diced tomatoes and avocados. Other alternatives might include tomato basil salsa, sour cream, lettuce, etc.

    English muffin tuna melt sandwich with avocado and tomatoes on wooden cutting board

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    Quick and Easy Grilled Taco Tuna Melt

    Easy taco tuna melt recipe, made with a secret ingredient, melted cheese, avocado, and English muffins. Make it on the grill or over the campfire.

    • 4 small red bell peppers (chopped or minced)
    • 3 green onions (chopped)
    • 20 ounces solid white albacore tuna
    • 3/4 cup picante tomato cocktail
    • 8 English muffins
    • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese* (shredded)
    • 3 Roma tomatoes
    • 2 avocados
    1. Wash and chop the peppers and green onions.
    2. Combine the tuna fish, peppers, green onions, and tomato juice.
    3. Place the tuna mixture in a cast iron skillet over the fire, stirring as needed, until the mixture starts to bubble and sizzle and is heated through.
    4. To assemble the tuna melt, split the English muffins in half.
    5. Top the bottom half with a good sized helping of the tuna mixture.
    6. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. We love using Monterey Jack or extra sharp cheddar on our tuna melts.
    7. Grill both the tops and bottoms of the sandwiches on a griddle until the cheese is melted. Be careful not to let the muffins burn.**
    8. Add your favorite taco toppings, like tomatoes and avocado, and serve while warm.

    *You can use Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese. We also love using extra sharp cheddar.

    **If cooking over a campfire, your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there. We use a tripod grill. You may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan doesn’t get so hot that it burns the sandwiches. Trapping the heat with either a lid or aluminum foil will allow the tops of the tuna melts to cook, also allowing the cheese to melt.

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  • Camping Breakfast Burritos for Campfire or Make Ahead

    Camping Breakfast Burritos for Campfire or Make Ahead

    Stuffed with bacon (or sausage) and a delicious egg mixture, camping breakfast burritos are easy to make ahead, or cook them over a campfire in the great outdoors. Nothing fuels you better than a simple breakfast of easy campfire burritos.

    When you’re camping, breakfast burritos are an easy way to fill your stomach before a day of fun and exploring with your family. Like my homemade version of the sausage McMuffin, they’re a savory breakfast and satisfying meal that helps fuel you for the day’s adventures.

    hands holding bacon, egg, and cheese camping breakfast burrito wrapped in foil

    While make ahead breakfast burritos for camping are a definite win, you can cook them up over the campfire in no time at all. All you need are a few ingredients and either a fire or a grill.

    Why You’ll Love This Camping Recipe

    • One thing I love about these camping breakfast wraps, especially with kids, is the versatility. It’s easy to switch up the ingredients; if you don’t want bacon, you can add sausage instead.
    • Not to mention, there’s nothing quite as wonderful as easy camping meals after long days outdoors, and make ahead camping burritos make for easy camping meal preparation.
    • Have I mentioned, though, how satisfying the combination of bacon, egg, and cheese really is? It’s full of protein and so delicious and filling. I especially love a good camping breakfast because it fuels your day and gets you going for a day spent in the great outdoors. That’s exactly what camping burritos do.
    • I love meals around the campfire. However, if you’re not allowed to have a campfire, you can make this campfire recipe on the grill or camp stove. You can even warm the burritos in the oven at home.
    • A bacon breakfast burrito hits the spot and tastes really good, especially with a warm mug of campfire coffee.
    • Breakfast burritos are convenient and portable. You can eat them at the campsite or take them on the go.
    grilling camping breakfast burritos in heavy duty foil on a tripod grill over the campfire

    What’s in a Breakfast Burrito?

    For this camping breakfast burrito recipe, you need just a few simple ingredients you can either prep before you go camping, or prep at the campsite. I’ve also put together a list of campfire cooking equipment that’ll help you make these mouthwatering burritos and other campfire recipes.

    Ingredients and Substitution Notes

    While these camp breakfast burritos are filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese, there’s no limit to what to put in breakfast burritos.

    Just a Few More Ideas for Ingredients…

    • Scrambled eggs, fried eggs, etc.
    • Bacon
    • Breakfast sausage
    • Ham
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Monterey Jack cheese
    • Pepper Jack cheese
    • Green onions
    • Bell peppers
    • Green chiles
    • Tomatoes
    • Hash browns, crispy fried potatoes, or tater tots
    • Black beans
    • Seasonings – Salt, pepper, etc.
    • Hot sauce
    • Salsa and sour cream

    The list could go on and on.

    How to Make Camping Breakfast Burritos

    Between cooking the ingredients and then assembling your breakfast wraps, making bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burritos involves just a few simple steps.

    Cook the Bacon and Egg Mixture…

    1. Start by cooking the bacon in a large skillet or frying pan. If cooking over the fire, you’ll want to use a cast iron skillet; we use our homemade griddle, which is very similar to this pizza pan.
    2. While the bacon’s cooking, prep the bell peppers and green onions.
    3. Sauté the vegetables in a little bit of bacon grease, and then add the eggs.
    4. Scramble all the eggs in with the bell peppers, green onions, salt, and pepper.
    how to make camping breakfast burritos by cooking bacon, bell pepper, green onions, and eggs on cast iron griddle over campfire

    How to Assemble Each Bacon and Egg Wrap

    1. Add a helping of the egg mixture to the center of each tortilla; we use a burrito size flour tortilla (or gluten-free tortilla). At this point, you can also add a little bit of hot sauce, salsa, or sour cream if you want.
    2. Next sprinkle cheese, including both shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack.
    3. Wrap your burrito by folding the ends and folding over, rolling into a nice, tight burrito wrap.
    4. Then wrap the entire burrito in heavy duty foil. And now they’re ready for the campfire (or grill).
    how to make bacon, egg, and cheese camp breakfast burritos by adding eggs and cheese to flour tortilla, wrapping the burrito, and then wrapping in aluminum foil for cooking

    How to Cook Breakfast Burritos on a Campfire

    If you don’t want a crispy texture, you don’t even have to place the burritos on the fire or the grill.

    If you do want a crispy texture, cooking campfire breakfast burritos is really simple…

    1. Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.
    2. While we prefer to use our tripod grill right down over the coals, you can cook them without any grill at all. Having them wrapped in foil allows you to lay them right onto the hot coals.
    3. Be aware, placing the wrapped burritos directly on the hot coals will require you to be diligent in turning them frequently so they don’t burn on one side. Same if you’re using a grill, whether a tripod grill on the campfire or an actual portable grill. You’ll need to turn the burritos frequently, every 1-2 mins, to ensure they don’t burn.
    4. Since everything inside the burritos is already cooked, you’re just warming them enough to ensure the cheese is melted and give your tortilla a bit of a crispy texture.
    cooking campfire breakfast burritos in foil over the campfire on a tripod grill

    Once they’re cooked, serve and enjoy the best breakfast burrito around.

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    Can I make breakfast burritos ahead and freeze them?

    Yes, you can freeze make-ahead breakfast burritos for later. In fact, freezing them for later will allow you to just throw the frozen breakfast burritos in the cooler, and all you gotta do is warm them up over the fire or on the grill for breakfast. No prep or anything at the campsite. To freeze them, completely wrap the burritos in a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper, then a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil; then place them in a single layer inside a gallon freezer plastic zipper bag, get all the air out of the bag as you seal it, and freeze.

    How do you reheat burritos when camping?

    Remove the plastic wrap or parchment paper; then re-wrap in foil and place the foil wrapped burritos in a camp oven, on a grill, or on hot coals from the campfire for about 20-30 minutes, turning them every 3-5 minutes, ’til they’ve warmed. Turning them frequently ensures one side won’t burn or heat more than the other. And warming them this way, you can keep a whole passel of burritos warm for a crowd.

    How do I keep my burritos from getting soggy?

    The flour tortilla on a breakfast burrito can tend to get soggy; but there are things you can do to help prevent this. One thing that helps is to cool your filling before wrapping it in the tortilla; that way, the heat doesn’t cause excess moisture, thus sogginess. Rolling the burrito extra tight will also help. And then giving it an extra layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper before you wrap it in foil, will help prevent soggy burrito. If you’re reheating it at home, don’t use the microwave; the microwave will definitely lead to a soggy burrito. Instead, use the oven or a griddle.

    How can I keep breakfast burritos warm for a crowd?

    If some of your burritos have to sit while you make more for a large group, you have 3 options… You can wrap them in foil and place to the cooler side of the campfire; you can place under cover of foil beside the hot grill; or you can pile the warm burritos in a small empty cooler all together and they’ll stay warm ’til you’re ready to eat. Personally, I like the last option best because it ensures they stay warm but they don’t cook any more than is necessary.

    What to Serve with Camp Breakfast Burritos

    If your crew wants more than just a burrito for breakfast or maybe they want something that pairs well with the burritos, here are a few ideas to complete your make ahead breakfast for camping.

    stack of make-ahead camping breakfast burritos, wrapped in foil, on blue gingham picnic table

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    Camping Breakfast Burritos

    Stuffed with bacon (or sausage) and a delicious egg mixture, camping breakfast burritos are easy to make ahead, or cook them over a campfire in the great outdoors. Nothing fuels you better than a simple breakfast of easy campfire burritos.

    • Large Cast Iron Skillet
    • Grilling Flipper
    • Grilling Tongs
    • Cutting Board
    • Tripod Grill
    • Welding Gloves
    • Outdoor Knife Set
    • 9 slices bacon
    • 2-4 tablespoons bacon grease*
    • 1 large bell pepper
    • 6 green onions
    • 12 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 6 burrito size flour tortillas*
    • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    1. Start by cooking the bacon.
    2. While the bacon’s cooking, wash and chop/mince the bell pepper and green onions.
    3. Sauté the vegetables in the bacon grease for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
    4. Scramble all the eggs in with the bell pepper, green onions, salt, and pepper, cooking the egg mixture thoroughly.
    5. Crumble and stir the bacon into the eggs.
    6. Begin assembling each breakfast wrap by adding a helping of the egg mixture to the center of each tortilla.
    7. If you want, you can add a little bit of hot sauce, salsa, or sour cream at this point.
    8. Next sprinkle on the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack.
    9. Wrap your burrito by folding the ends and folding over, rolling into a nice, tight burrito wrap.
    10. If you want to melt the cheese more and give your tortilla a slightly crispy texture, wrap each burrito in heavy duty foil.
    11. Place the burritos directly on the hot coals of a campfire (or on a grill), and cook for 5-10 minutes, turning the burritos frequently to ensure they don’t burn on one side.
    12. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole if desired.

    *You can use butter or oil instead.

    *If you’re gluten-free, you can use gluten-free tortillas.

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  • Quick and Easy Campfire Hawaiian Pizza

    Quick and Easy Campfire Hawaiian Pizza

    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.

    hand holding slice of Hawaiian pizza cooked over a campfire

    If you’ve never had the smoky flavors of Hawaiian pizza cooked over a campfire, then have I ever got the most delicious pizza recipe for you.

    Now… I have a confession. I’m not a fan of pineapple on my pizza.

    However, my family loves it. And if I have to eat pineapple pizza, I’d much rather have it cooked over the campfire in a cast iron skillet.

    Plus, I do love ham on my pizza. And cheese… I love a really cheesy pizza, and that’s exactly what this is.

    Love a good campfire pizza? You’ll LOVE this hamburger pizza on a campfire.

    sliced ham and pineapple pizza on a wooden cutting board

    Important Note: This recipe makes enough for 2 10-inch pizzas.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my tips for making cast iron pizza, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the pizza recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    BEFORE YOU GET STARTED COOKING…

    Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan or griddle you’re using doesn’t get so hot that it cooks everything too quickly.

    LET’S TALK DOUGH

    As this is meant to be a camping recipe, you can either take a pre-made pizza crust with you, or you can make our easy homemade pizza dough right in a Ziploc bag.

    Either way, don’t let the pizza dough trip you up and keep you from making pizza for dinner while you’re sitting around the campfire.

    WHAT IS ON A HAWAIIAN PIZZA?

    Hawaiian pizza toppings include the sauce, ham or Canadian bacon, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese.

    You can also add other favorite ingredients like bacon, mushrooms, peppers, etc. It’s your pizza, your choice of toppings.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE HAWAIIAN PIZZA

    Once your pizza crust is ready to go, you’ll just layer the pizza toppings right onto the partially cooked crust in a cast iron skillet.

    1. Begin with a layer of pizza sauce.
    2. Add a layer of sliced or shredded ham.
    3. Next add a layer of pineapple (you can use fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks; I used pineapple tidbits because they’re slightly smaller, the perfect size for pizza).
    4. Finally, finish it off with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
    steps for making Hawaiian cast iron pizza in a cast iron skillet, including layering pizza sauce, ham, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese onto the pizza crust

    HOW TO COOK HAWAIIAN PIZZA ON A CAMPFIRE

    Now comes the part where you finish cooking your pizza. Don’t worry, cooking pizza on a campfire is really easy to do.

    All you need are a cast iron skillet (or two) and a cast iron lid to go with it.

    Once your pizza is in place on the grill, I’d recommend heating the lid over the coals and then placing it on top of the cast iron pan. This creates an oven like effect, which in turn, will bake your pizza.

    Again, be sure that your rack is not too close to the fire because if not careful, you can burn the bottom of your pizza crust.

    cooking ham and pineapple pizza on a campfire in a cast iron skillet with the lid

    Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes or so, until the crust begins to turn slightly golden on the edges and the cheese completely melts.

    Once the pizza is fully cooked, you can remove it from the fire, slice it up, and serve it.

    sliced campfire pizza with pineapple and ham on a wooden cutting board

    HOW ‘BOUT DESSERT AFTER DINNER? SWEET CAMPING RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY…

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet x’s 2 – You can also find 14-inch cast iron pizza pans.

    Lid for Cast Iron Skillet and Lid Lifter

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill, you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

    Cutting Board and Outdoor Knife Set

    Pizza Cutter Wheel

    We’ve put together a list of camping cooking gear you may need for your next adventure. Be sure to check it out for all the essentials!

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    Quick and Easy Campfire Hawaiian Pizza

    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.

    • 2 10- inch pizza crusts (partially cooked)
    • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
    • 8 slices deli ham (sliced or shredded)
    • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
    • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
    1. Prep the pizza crust by partially cooking it, per individual recipe instructions.
    2. Begin layering each pizza crust with a layer of pizza sauce.
    3. Add a layer of sliced or shredded ham.
    4. Next add a layer of pineapple.*
    5. Finally, finish it off with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
    6. Once your pizza is in place on the tripod grill, I’d recommend heating the cast iron lid over the coals and then placing it on top of the cast iron pan. This creates an oven like effect, which in turn, will bake your pizza (see notes about rack placement over the fire**).
    7. Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes or so, until the crust begins to turn slightly golden on the edges and the cheese completely melts.
    8. When it’s fully cooked, remove the pizza from the fire, slice it up, and serve.

    *You can use fresh or canned pineapple chunks; I used pineapple tidbits because they’re slightly smaller, the perfect size for pizza.

    **Be sure that your tripod rack is not too close to the fire because if not careful, you can burn the bottom of your pizza crust when you go to cook the pizza. Your campfire should have a little flame but be mostly burning coals. 

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  • Ultimate Campfire Bacon Cheeseburger

    Ultimate Campfire Bacon Cheeseburger

    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.

    bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes on wooden cutting board on picnic table

    I’m not gonna lie… I love a good cheeseburger, especially when it involves one of my favorite things ever, bacon.

    I mean, bacon, ground beef, and cheese… How can you go wrong? It’s such a delicious combination, especially when it has that smoky campfire flavor. Bonus points if you pair it with my favorite campfire chili cheese fries!

    Making a bacon burger over the fire is one of the simplest camping recipes you can make. It doesn’t involve a lot of prep or work, besides getting the fire going, which if you’re camping and allowed to have a fire, it’s a no brainer.

    Now if you’re not allowed to have a campfire, no problem. You can still make this recipe on a cook stove or even, if allowed, on a grill.

    Love a good grilling recipe? You’ll love our Chicago hot dog recipe and taco tuna melt.

    hands holding bacon burger over wooden cutting board on picnic table

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my campfire cooking/grilling tips, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the bacon cheeseburger recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    WHAT’S ON A BACON CHEESEBURGER?

    So before we get started cooking, let’s take a look at what we put on our bacon cheeseburger for toppings. That way you have everything you need before you ever start making.

    Below are a few ideas for toppings that we like to use, as well as a few extras you may want to add too.

    • Bacon – Because of course.
    • Cheese – We sometimes use American, and sometimes extra sharp cheddar or pepper Jack. I especially love a good extra sharp cheddar cheese.
    • Lettuce
    • Sliced tomatoes
    • Sliced onions – Red onion really gives a pop of flavor and spice.
    ultimate bacon cheeseburger on wood cutting board with toppings, including lettuce, red onion, and tomato slices

    BEFORE YOU GET STARTED COOKING…

    Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan or griddle you’re using doesn’t get so hot that it cooks everything too quickly.

    cooking burgers and bacon on griddle and tripod grill over campfire

    HOW TO MAKE A GOOD BACON CHEESEBURGER

    While there are a few steps to making a good bacon burger, they’re super easy steps, and your burgers will be ready to eat in no time.

    1. First add the ground beef and seasonings to a mixing bowl (or plastic baggie).
    2. Add the water, as well, (this makes for a more juicy burger) and mix everything together with your hands.
    3. Then shape the ground beef mixture into patties and place on a griddle or skillet, with the already heated bacon grease, over the campfire. Cook bacon and burgers until the meat is fully cooked.
    4. Then top with cheese and continue cooking each burger patty until the cheese is melted or begins to melt.
    steps for making bacon cheeseburger recipe, including mixing ground beef with seasonings and cooking burger patties with bacon on griddle over campfire

    Also, I highly recommend toasting the burger buns in a little bacon grease, until they turn a nice golden brown. Not too toasty but just enough to add a li’l flavor and crispness to the edges of the buns.

    Once the burgers, bacon, and buns are done, you can remove them from the heat and begin assembling your burgers.

    sliced tomatoes and red onions on cutting board for cheeseburger recipe

    Just add the burger patties to the toasty buns, along with your favorite condiments and toppings.

    I usually go for mayo, ketchup, and mustard, all three. Then add my burger patty, bacon, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.

    open faced bacon burger with lettuce, red onion, and tomato slices on wood cutting board

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE ULTIMATE BACON CHEESEBURGER

    Your bacon burger definitely needs some sides to go with it. Ideas may include…

    loaded bacon cheeseburger with toasted buns on wood cutting board

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Small Mixing Bowl or Plastic Bag

    Large Cast Iron Skillet – You can also find a 14-inch cast iron pizza pan, which is similar to our large homemade griddle and would work well for cooking burgers and bacon.

    Grilling Flipper

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill, you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

    Portable Charcoal Grill

    Cutting Board and Outdoor Knife Set

    Welding Gloves – These work so much better for cooking over a campfire than regular grilling gloves/mitts.

    We’ve put together a list of camping cooking gear you may need for your next adventure. Be sure to check it out for all the essentials!

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    Ultimate Campfire Bacon Cheeseburger

    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.

    • 1 pound bacon
    • 2 pounds ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
    • 6 slices American cheese*
    • 12 lettuce leaves
    • 1 medium red onion
    • 2 to matoes
    • 6 hamburger buns
    • 6 tablespoons ketchup
    • 6 tablespoons mayo
    • 6 teaspoons yellow mustard
    1. First add the ground beef and seasonings to a mixing bowl (or plastic baggie).
    2. Add the water**, as well, and mix everything together with your hands.
    3. Heat the bacon grease on a griddle or skillet over the campfire.***
    4. Then shape the ground beef mixture into patties and place on the griddle.
    5. Cook the bacon and burgers until all of the meat is fully cooked.
    6. Then top the burger patties with cheese and continue cooking until the cheese is melted.
    7. Toast the burger buns in the leftover bacon grease until they turn a nice golden brown.
    8. Add the burger patties to the toasted buns, along with your favorite condiments and toppings. I usually go for a little mayo or Miracle Whip, ketchup, and mustard. Then add my burger patty, bacon, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
    9. And that’s it, you’re ready to chow down on your burgers.

    *You can also use cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, or whatever type of cheese you love.

    **Water helps to make the burgers more juicy.

    ***Before you start to cook your burgers, your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame. We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan or griddle you’re using doesn’t get so hot that it cooks everything too quickly.

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  • Classic Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

    Classic Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

    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!

    Grilled Chicago hot dog with dill pickle, tomato slices, mustard, pickle relish, white onion, and celery salt on baking sheet

    If you’ve never had a Chicago style hot dog, trust me when I say, you need this recipe in your life. Chicago-style is pretty much my go-to hot dog recipe now. In fact, I even top off my Crock Pot hot dogs the same way!

    The Chicago dog is perfect for grilling season, especially if you’re entertaining a crowd. Set up a buffet with all your favorite toppings, and you’re set for a mouthwateringly good time. These loaded chili cheese fries make the best appetizer!

    We’d never actually eaten a char dog until I researched it and came up with this Chicago dog recipe. In fact, the toppings seemed a bit much at first.

    But once you take your first bite, you’ll understand. It all comes together in a burst of flavor that packs a punch for the taste buds.

    Need a side to go with your hot dogs? Grilled corn on the cob and Mexican corn pair really well with char dogs, as do crispy steak cut fries, CrockPot baked beans and garlic parm chicken skewers.

    And never underestimate the power of a good burger. This campfire bacon cheeseburger is one in a million and pairs really well with grilled hot dogs! If you really want to get fancy, you could make roast beef Philly cheesesteaks to go with them!

    layered Chicago dog in poppy seed buns on baking sheet

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my grilling tips, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the actual recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    WHAT IS A CHICAGO HOT DOG?

    I learned a lot about what’s on a Chicago hot dog while researching for this recipe…

    • Real Chicago hot dogs are boiled or steamed; but when they are occasionally grilled, they’re called a char dog. They also go by the name Chicago Red Hot.
    • Chicago dogs are made with beef hot dogs.
    • They come in a poppy seed bun… I’m going to teach you how to easily and simply make your own (don’t worry, no kneading or baking necessary).
    • It would be considered a travesty to add ketchup to a Chicago dog. In fact, most Chicago hot dog vendors don’t even carry ketchup.
    • This hot dog is filled to the gills with delicious, crunchy toppings.

    The only ingredient I maybe could’ve done without would’ve been the Dill pickle spears. Or maybe just trim my pickle spears to be a little less thick.

    However, I kinda fell in love with hot dogs made the Chicago way. And it was such a beautiful evening on the back deck, I couldn’t help but enjoy every second with my guys.

    boy eating a Chicago style hot dog

    TIPS FOR HOW TO EASILY MAKE POPPY SEED BUNS

    To make your own poppy seed buns, you just need a pack of brat buns or hoagie rolls.

    • Brush the tops and ends of the buns with butter.
    • Sprinkle on poppy seeds.
    • Place the buns on the grill or over the campfire until they start to get just slightly toasty. Then remove them from the heat and set aside.

    And that’s pretty much it. Easy peasy poppy seed buns that make yummy hot dog buns.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE A CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOG

    Assembling your hot dog is really simple and easy. Of course, you’ll want to grill the hot dogs first and make sure they’re cooked all the way through.

    hot dogs on the grill to make char dog recipe

    Also, before you get started, prep the onion and tomatoes so they’re ready to go. Chop the onion; wash and slice the tomatoes.

    NOW YOU CAN BUILD YOUR DOGS…

    1. Open up the buns. Place a dill pickle spear on one side and 2 to 3 tomato wedges on the other side. Then place the hot dog in the middle between the tomato slices and the pickle spear.
    2. Add a spoonful of pickle relish along the top of the hot dog on one side, and give a squirt of yellow mustard along the top of the hot dog on the other side.
    steps for making Chicago hot dog recipe, including layers of pickle spear, tomato wedges, yellow mustard, and pickle relish

    And for the finishing touch… Add pieces of pepperoncini (or sport peppers) and a small handful of chopped onion on top, and sprinkle with a dash of celery salt.

    Chicago dog with toppings on baking sheet

    And that, my friends, is all there is to creating a very yummy, delicious Chicago hot dog.

    My guys pretty much chowed down on all of this deliciousness and washed it all down with a nice big mason jar full of iced tea.

    Chicago style hot dog with toppings in hands

    MORE GRILLING RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Chef Knife and Cutting Board

    Pastry Brush

    Charcoal Grill or Gas Grill

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    Classic Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

    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!

    • 8 hoagie rolls*
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
    • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
    • 8 beef hot dogs
    • 8 dill pickle spears
    • 3 to matoes (sliced)
    • 8 tablespoons sweet and spicy pickle relish
    • 8 teaspoons yellow mustard
    • 1/2 cup pepperoncini
    • 1 large white onion (chopped or minced)
    • 1 teaspoon celery salt
    1. Chop the onion; wash and slice the tomatoes. Set aside.
    2. To make your own poppy seed buns, brush the tops and ends of the hoagie rolls with melted butter. Sprinkle poppy seeds on. Place on the grill or over the campfire until they start to get just slightly toasty, maybe 5 minutes. Then remove from the heat and set aside.
    3. Grill the hot dogs until they're cooked through.
    4. Open up the buns. Place 2 to 3 tomato half slices on one side and a dill pickle spear on the other side.
    5. Place the hot dog in the middle between the tomato slices and the pickle spear.
    6. Add a spoonful of pickle relish along the top of the hot dog on one side.
    7. Then squirt yellow mustard along the top of the hot dog on the other side.
    8. Add pieces of pepperoncini and a small handful of chopped onion on top.
    9. Sprinkle with a dash of celery salt.
    10. Serve and enjoy!

    *You can use hoagie rolls or brat buns.

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  • Easy Campfire Peach Cobbler Recipe

    Easy Campfire Peach Cobbler Recipe

    How to make an easy campfire peach cobbler recipe with canned peaches and homemade pie crust crumbled on top. One of our favorite cast iron skillet campfire recipes!

    Making peach cobbler has never been easier than this. Don’t let the fact that it’s cooked over the campfire scare you away.

    peach cobbler recipe dished up in blue enamel camping bowl with fork

    You can cook this peach crumble over a campfire or on a grill, totally up to you but probably dependent on fire bans.

    We use a regular pie crust that we just crumble on top, so there’s no bottom crust to deal with. And we use canned peaches mixed with just a few ingredients for added flavor.

    While this is a cast iron skillet peach cobbler, you can also use a Dutch oven. The Dutch oven would likely make it easier to put coals on top for browning that crumbled topping.

    There’s nothing quite like dessert cooked over the campfire, and old fashioned peach cobbler is just about the best dessert there is, especially when you wash it down with a warm cup of camp coffee. Unless, of course, you want to switch it up and make Dutch oven blueberry cobbler or Dutch oven cherry cobbler instead.

    It’s one of our favorite camping recipes to make when we’re cooking around the campfire.

    campfire peach cobbler in a cast iron skillet with large serving spoon

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my campfire cooking tips, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the campfire cobbler recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    WHAT IS PEACH COBBLER?

    It’s easy to get peach cobbler, peach crumble, and peach crisp confused. I mean, really, they’re basically the same thing.

    Sometimes they’re made in different ways, though.

    • Cobbler can have a crumbled topping or a layer of crust on top (most of the time it’s biscuit), and it doesn’t always have a bottom crust. More traditional southern cobblers do have a bottom crust, though.
    • Crumbles and crisps usually have brown sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes other spices mixed into the streusel-like topping. A lot of times a crisp will have oats mixed into the topping, as well.

    Taste of Home has a really good explanation as to the difference between cobblers, crumbles, crisps, buckles, and more.

    uncooked old fashioned peach cobbler in cast iron skillet on tripod grill over campfire

    WHICH IS BETTER FOR CAMP COOKING? FRESH, FROZEN, OR CANNED PEACHES?

    In my humble opinion, fresh is always going to be better.

    But the fact of the matter is, being a seasonal item, fresh peaches aren’t always available. And it’s not always feasible to carry fresh peaches on a camping trip either, especially if it’s a long haul.

    So for this recipe, I made this peach cobbler with canned peaches. I made it a point to use sliced peaches in juice (not heavy syrup).

    Now I’ve made almost this exact same peach cobbler with fresh peaches, so I know it can be done, and it’s absolutely delicious. But for camping, canned peach cobbler is just so much easier.

    HOW TO MAKE PEACH COBBLER WITH CANNED PEACHES

    There are just a few steps to making this yummy dessert and getting it ready to cook over the fire.

    1. First mix up the crust by combining the dry ingredients, then mixing the softened butter and milk into the dry ingredients with a fork. Set the dough aside.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the canned peaches, sugar, salt, corn starch, and cinnamon.
    3. Pour the peach mixture into a cast iron skillet.
    4. Top the peaches with slices of butter and the crust crumbled over the top.
    steps to making canned peach cobbler, including mixing the crust, mixing the peach filling, and layering it in a cast iron skillet with crumb topping

    HOW TO COOK CAMPFIRE PEACH COBBLER

    Once you’ve assembled your peach cobbler crumble, you’re ready to cook it.

    You’ll want to make sure your campfire is ready to go and your skillet lid is placed on the hot coals so it can heat. Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan doesn’t get so hot that it burns the cobbler.

    1. Once you have your tripod or grill adjusted to the proper height, place the pan on the grill.
    2. When the cobbler starts to bubble or sizzle, place a heated lid on top to create an oven-like atmosphere for everything to bake.
    3. All in all, your cobbler will need to “bake” for about 45 minutes or until the crumbled topping starts to turn golden brown.
    4. You can place coals on top of the lid to help the cobbler bake through and through.
    steps for how to cook peach cobbler over the campfire in a cast iron skillet with lid

    When the cobbler is done, you can take it off the fire and serve while it’s warm. When we’re at home, we love eating this cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

    HOW TO STORE PEACH COBBLER

    Storing any leftover pie really depends on the weather conditions where you happen to be staying and also your camping digs.

    If it’s super hot and all of your stuff is either outdoors or in your vehicle, you may want to keep any leftover cobbler cold by putting it in an airtight container in the cooler.

    Otherwise, we usually don’t refrigerate peach cobbler when we’re at home, so I’d likely dish it into a sealed container and that be it.

    cooked peach crumble in a cast iron skillet with serving spoon

    ALTERNATIVE IDEAS FOR A CRUMB TOPPING

    If you don’t want to mix up an easy pie crust, you have a few options to make a pretty tasty crumb topping.

    • Use cookie dough instead.
    • Put dollops of biscuit dough on top or put actual biscuits on top.
    • Place a solid layer of biscuit dough on top of the cobbler, and cook it that way.
    • Add more of a streusel like topping onto it, making more of a peach crisp.
    • Roll out a can of crescent rolls, and place the dough on top after the peaches have cooked enough to warm them through.

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Large Cast Iron Skillet or Dutch oven 

    Lid for Cast Iron Skillet and Lid Lifter

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill, you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

    Mixing Bowl/s

    Welding Gloves – These work so much better for cooking over a campfire than regular grilling gloves/mitts.

    Tableware/Serving Bowls

    And if you really need to gear up, check out our ultimate guide for a camping kitchen setup with all the camping cooking gear you need.

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    Campfire Peach Cobbler

    How to make an easy peach cobbler recipe with canned peaches and homemade pie crust crumbled on top. One of our favorite cast iron skillet campfire recipes!

    Crumble Topping:

    • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons pure cane sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons whole milk

    Peach Filling:

    • 58 ounces canned peaches (*)
    • 2/3 cup pure cane sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
    • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup salted butter (sliced)
    1. Make sure your campfire is ready to go and your skillet lid is placed on the hot coals so it can heat. Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.
    2. For the crust, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
    3. Combine the softened butter and milk.
    4. Then add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a fork.
    5. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the canned peaches, sugar, salt, corn starch, and cinnamon.
    6. Pour the peach mixture into a cast iron skillet** and top with the sliced butter.
    7. Crumble the crust topping over the entire peach mixture.
    8. Once you have your tripod grill adjusted to the proper height, place the pan on the grill.
    9. When the cobbler starts to bubble, place a heated skillet lid on top to create an oven-like atmosphere for everything to bake.
    10. All in all, your cobbler will need to “bake” for about 45 minutes or until the crumbled topping starts to turn golden brown. You can place coals on top of the lid to help the cobbler bake through and through.
    11. When the cobbler is done, take it off the fire and serve while it’s warm.

    *I recommend using sliced peaches in juice (versus heavy syrup). Also, I did not drain the peaches, though you may want to if you don't want a more juicy cobbler.

    **We used a 10.25" cast iron skillet.

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  • Ultimate Loaded Campfire Nachos with Chicken

    Ultimate Loaded Campfire Nachos with Chicken

    Loaded campfire nachos, with shredded chicken and hummus, are a cheesy delicious camping meal everyone will love. Easy recipe with all the best toppings!

    My family loves a good Tex-Mex meal, so we love making campfire nachos when we’re on a camping trip. Oh my word, just the thought of them has my mouth watering for more.

    campfire nachos with chicken cooking on a cast iron griddle on a tripod grill over the campfire

    While we love ground beef tacos and chicken tacos, there’s just something about chicken nachos, especially when you combine the chicken with ingredients like roasted red pepper hummus, shredded cheese, queso, avocados, red onion, and Roma tomatoes.

    And cheesy nachos that have been cooked over the campfire have a hint of a smoky flavor to them too. I’m telling you, they are sooooo good, almost as good as my campfire chili cheese fries.

    What I love about this nachos recipe is that it’s easy to make, especially if you use chicken that’s already been cooked. Just layer up your ingredients, give your nachos a few minutes to cook to let things melt together, and you’ve got one of the best camping meals ever.

    Well, besides camping tacos… Yet another one of my favorite camping recipes.

    loaded camping nachos with chicken, Roma tomatoes, avocados, and sour cream

    Maybe you’re at home and want to make these in your oven? No problem! Make these sheet pan nachos instead.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my tips for making camping nachos, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the chicken nachos recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    PREP FIRST BEFORE YOU COOK

    Before you starting the layering process, you’ll need to do a little prep work first.

    Making sure you have a campfire going is imperative, of course, because that’s where we’re going to cook these nachos.

    You can also cook them the same way on a grill, and I say that because I know a lot of the time when we’re out camping, we can’t even have a campfire. So if a grill is all you’ve got, you can definitely make grilled nachos.

    Another couple steps you’ll need to take are prepping all your veggies and cooking the chicken. Sometimes we’ll cook the chicken at the campsite, and sometimes we’ll cook it before we leave home, shred it up, and pack it in a plastic baggie in the cooler.

    Of course, you can also use canned chicken, making this recipe even easier.

    CAMPING GEAR FOR MAKING NACHOS

    When we made this recipe, we used a large homemade griddle we use for so many different recipes.

    cooking chicken nachos over the campfire on a large cast iron griddle

    While I wouldn’t change the way we did it, I might recommend using a Dutch oven or a larger cast iron skillet with a lid, so you have the heat both above (with coals) and below, much like an oven.

    I really do love using our homemade cast iron griddle because it’s big, it can hold a lot of tortilla chips, and we just use aluminum foil as kind of a tent to trap and hold that heat in while cooking (see picture on down below).

    HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN NACHOS WITH LAYERS

    Ready to layer up nachos with chicken and all your favorite toppings? While I like to use regular tortilla chips, you can also make chicken nachos with Doritos for a little extra kick.

    1. Add a generous layer of tortilla chips to your pan, spreading them out so they cover the entire pan.
    2. Add small dollops of roasted red pepper hummus around on top of the chips.
    3. Mix the shredded chicken with salsa and spread it around next, also giving it a little spritz of lime juice.
    4. Then spoon white queso all around on the nachos.
    5. Scatter minced or chopped red onion on as another layer.
    6. Finally add shredded cheese, spreading it out evenly all across the nachos.

    I mentioned giving the chicken a spritz of lime juice in the layering instructions. This step is totally optional, although I do feel like the lime juice gives the nachos a little oomph they’re kinda missing without it.

    spritzing fresh lime juice on top of cheesy nachos

    HOW TO COOK CAMPFIRE NACHOS

    Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan doesn’t get so hot that it burns the nachos.

    cooking chicken nachos on a cast iron pan over the campfire

    Once you have the height you think you need, place the pan on the grill, and you can either use a heated lid (with a skillet or Dutch oven), or use aluminum foil as sort of a tent wrapped around the griddle to trap the heat.

    using aluminum foil to act as an oven tent, trapping heat for chicken nachos recipe over the campfire

    Cook the nachos until you melt the cheese and everything else is heated through. It’ll probably take about 10 to 15 minutes.

    melted cheesy nachos in cast iron pan on campfire grill

    WHAT TOPPINGS TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN NACHOS

    Once your nachos are done and all the cheese is melted, you can add things like chopped tomatoes, avocados, salsa with basil, and sour cream.

    loaded chicken nachos in cast iron pan

    Other ideas might include things like black olives, green onions, maybe even strips of bell peppers. Some of these things can even be added before cooking the nachos.

    picking up campfire chicken nachos with melted cheese and all the toppings

    HOW ‘BOUT DESSERT AFTER DINNER? MORE CAMPING RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY…

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Large Cast Iron Skillet or Dutch oven – You can also find a 14-inch cast iron pizza pan, which is similar to our large homemade griddle.

    Lid for Cast Iron Skillet and Lid Lifter

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill, you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

    Cutting Board and Outdoor Knife Set

    Welding Gloves – These work so much better for cooking over a campfire than regular grilling gloves/mitts.

    We’ve put together a list of camping cooking gear you may need for your next adventure. Be sure to check it out for all the essentials!

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    Loaded Campfire Nachos with Chicken

    Loaded campfire nachos, with shredded chicken and hummus, are a cheesy delicious camping meal everyone will love. Easy recipe with all the best toppings!

    • 12 ounces tortilla chips
    • 10 ounces roasted red pepper hummus
    • 2 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
    • 1/2 cup salsa
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • 1/2 cup queso
    • 1/2 red onion (medium size, minced)
    • 4 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
    • 3 Roma tomatoes
    • 2 avocados
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    1. Add a generous layer of tortilla chips to your pan, spreading them out so they cover the entire pan*.
    2. Add small dollops of roasted red pepper hummus around on top of the chips.
    3. Mix the shredded chicken with salsa and spread it around next, also giving it a little spritz of lime juice.
    4. Then spoon white queso all around on the nachos.
    5. Scatter minced or chopped red onion on as another layer.
    6. Finally add shredded cheese, spreading it out evenly all across the nachos.
    7. Once you have the height you think you need over the campfire, place the pan full of nachos on the tripod grill (you can either use a heated lid with a skillet or Dutch oven, or use aluminum foil as sort of a tent wrapped around the griddle pan to trap the heat).
    8. Cook the nachos until the cheese has fully melted and everything is heated through. It’ll probably take 10 to 15 minutes.
    9. Then serve with your favorite toppings like tomatoes, avocados, and sour cream.

    *When we made this recipe, we used a large homemade griddle we use for so many different recipes, along with aluminum foil. While I wouldn’t change the way we did it, I might recommend using a Dutch oven or a larger cast iron skillet with a lid, so you have the heat both above (with coals) and below, much like an oven.

    Appetizers, Camping Recipes, dinner
    American, Tex-Mex
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  • Hamburger Pizza on a Campfire

    Hamburger Pizza on a Campfire

    How to make the best homemade hamburger pizza on a campfire. Easy campfire pizza with ketchup, mustard, and pickles, cooked in a cast iron skillet.

    sliced hamburger pizza on a wooden cutting board

    We used to love visiting a local pizzeria that served the best cheeseburger pizza with pickles. It was pretty much our standing order when we’d go downtown to see a show or play at the theatre right next door.

    Since we’ve moved and can’t really get our favorite pizza anymore, we decided to make our own hamburger pizza recipe, only with a slight tweak… We made it into a campfire pizza.

    Let me tell you, there’s nothing quite as delicious as pizza on a campfire. And when you’ve been outdoors all day and come in to the campsite all ravenous, it really does a good job of filling you up.

    Making pizza over a campfire isn’t as hard as you think either. In fact, it’s pretty easy. I’ve even got you covered with an easy pizza dough you can make in a plastic baggie.

    cooking hamburger pizza on a campfire in a cast iron skillet, using a tripod grill

    Important Note: This recipe makes enough for 2 10-inch pizzas.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my tips for making campfire pizza, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the pizza recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE A CHEESEBURGER PIZZA

    Before you add all the layers on your pizza, you’ll need to cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic powder.

    When we’re at home, we really prefer to use minced garlic; but when we’re out on the road, we’ll usually just carry along a bottle of garlic powder.

    • Start by chopping or mincing the onion.
    • In a cast iron skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil.
    • Then add the ground beef and garlic powder to the skillet, and cook until the beef is cooked thru.
    chopping onion, sautéing onion, and cooking ground beef in cast iron skillet over campfire for cheeseburger pizza

    We cook the meat over the fire, using a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the skillet doesn’t get so hot that it burns the meat.

    HOW TO LAYER A HAMBURGER PIZZA

    Next comes the fun part, layering all the layers onto your partially cooked pizza crust.

    1. Begin with a layer of ketchup and mustard in place of pizza sauce. (This may seem a little weird, but I promise, it’s going to be delicious.)
    2. Add a layer of the cooked ground beef mixture.
    3. Next add a layer of both shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
    4. Finally, finish it off with a layer of dill pickle slices to really complete the entire masterpiece.
    making cast iron pizza by layering ketchup, mustard, cooked ground beef, cheese, and dill pickles onto pizza crust in cast iron skillet

    TIPS FOR HOW TO COOK CAMPFIRE PIZZA

    Now comes the part where you finish cooking your pizza. Don’t worry, cooking pizza on a campfire is really easy to do.

    All you need are a cast iron skillet (or two) and a cast iron lid to go with it.

    For all my fellow cast iron fans out there, this is just one of the cast iron pizza recipes we’re working on. We love cooking with cast iron, especially when we’re camping.

    Once your pizza is in place on the grill, I’d recommend heating the lid over the coals and then placing it on top of the cast iron pan. This creates an oven like effect, which in turn, will bake your pizza.

    placing heated cast iron lid on cast iron pan for baking cast iron pizza on a campfire

    Again, be sure that your rack is not too close to the fire because if not careful, you can burn the bottom of your pizza crust.

    Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes or so, until the crust begins to turn slightly golden on the edges and the cheese completely melts.

    cooked or grilled cheeseburger pizza with pickles in cast iron skillet on wooden cutting board

    Once the pizza is fully cooked, you can remove it from the fire, slice it up, and serve it.

    sliced hamburger pizza with pickles and melted cheese on a wooden cutting board

    Everything on this pizza melds together in such a way that it provides a hearty, delicious meal even your kids will enjoy.

    hand holding slice of homemade grilled cheeseburger pizza

    MORE CAMPFIRE PIZZA RECIPES:

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet x’s 2 – You can also find 14-inch cast iron pizza pans.

    Lid for Cast Iron Skillet

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill, you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

    Cutting Board and Outdoor Knife Set

    Pizza Cutter Wheel

    Check out our Camping Kitchen Guide for all the outdoor cooking essentials you’ll need.

    sliced cheeseburger pizza with one slice missing on wooden cutting board

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    Hamburger Pizza on a Campfire

    How to make the best homemade hamburger pizza on a campfire. Easy campfire pizza with ketchup, mustard, and pickles, cooked in a cast iron skillet.

    • 2 10- inch pizza crusts (partially cooked)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped or minced)
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 6 tablespoons ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup dill pickles (*)
    1. Prep the pizza crust by partially cooking it, per individual recipe instructions.
    2. In a separate cast iron skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil.
    3. Then add the ground beef and garlic powder to the skillet with the onion, and cook until the beef is cooked thru.**
    4. Once the meat is cooked, drain any grease off the meat. 
    5. Mix the ketchup and mustard together in a small bowl.
    6. Begin layering each pizza crust with a layer of ketchup and mustard.***
    7. Add a layer of the cooked ground beef mixture.
    8. Next add a layer of both shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
    9. Finally, finish it off with a layer of dill pickle slices on each pizza.
    10. Once your pizza is in place on the grill, I’d recommend heating the cast iron lid over the coals and then placing it on top of the cast iron pan. This creates an oven like effect, which in turn, will bake your pizza (see notes about rack placement over the fire).
    11. Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes or so, until the crust begins to turn slightly golden on the edges and the cheese completely melts.
    12. When it's fully cooked, remove the pizza from the fire, slice it up, and serve.

    *You can use dill pickle slices, or you can even chop up the pickles, to suit your taste.

    **Be sure that your tripod rack is not too close to the fire because if not careful, you can burn either the meat or the bottom of your pizza crust when you go to cook the pizza. Your campfire should have a little flame but be mostly burning coals. 

    ***It's important to note that the layered ingredients need to be split between 2 10-inch pizza crusts.

    Camping Recipes
    American
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  • Easy Pizza Dough for the Campfire

    Easy Pizza Dough for the Campfire

    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!

    making easy pizza dough in a Ziploc bag for campfire pizza

    Part of the fun of camping is the food. Our favorite camping recipes are the easy ones, and this homemade pizza crust is no exception.

    While making campfire pizza from scratch may seem intimidating, I’m here to show you that it’s really not that hard at all. In fact, it’s one of my favorite foods to make over a campfire because we can pretty much make it any way we want.

    The kids love it because they can make pepperoni pizza if they want, or ham and pineapple pizza, or my favorite, hamburger pizza. The sky really is the limit with camping pizza.

    And to mix up this homemade pizza dough, you don’t even need a mixer. In fact, you just need a few ingredients and a gallon Ziploc bag.

    making campfire pizza from scratch in cast iron skillet over campfire

    One more note before we get started… This recipe makes enough pizza crust for 2 10-inch pizzas.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my tips for making homemade pizza dough over the campfire, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the pizza crust recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    CAN PIZZA DOUGH BE REFRIGERATED? IN OTHER WORDS, CAN PIZZA DOUGH BE MADE THE NIGHT BEFORE?

    This is a question most campers would ask because they’d rather mix up the dough before they ever leave home.

    While this particular crust is meant to be quick and easy for outdoor cooking, if you wanted to make it ahead, it would likely lead to an even more delicious crust because it would give it more time to rise and give all the ingredients time to really meld together.

    Peter Reinhart actually has a really good explanation as to why you may want to let your crust spend a night in the fridge. It’s all about the science.

    That said, it’s all right to make it ahead and let it sit in the fridge (or cooler) overnight. Just make sure it’s covered well so it can’t get any liquid in it.

    CAN PIZZA DOUGH BE FROZEN?

    Yes, you can freeze pizza dough. However, if you want a thicker crust, you need to let it rise first, then divide and freeze.

    It should be good for up to 3 months. Freezing it also means you won’t have to mix it up at the campsite, and you can put it straight from the freezer into your cooler, so win win.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE PIZZA DOUGH OUTDOORS

    The first time we made this pizza dough recipe, we actually let one batch rise for over an hour (probably closer to 2 hours), and we hardly let the second one have any rise time at all.

    What we ended up with was a thick crust with the one that had more time to rise, and a thin crust that was equally as delicious with the other. There is something to be said for a wood fired pizza crust.

    You really only need a handful of ingredients to make this pizza crust, including flour, salt, rapid rise yeast, water, and olive oil.

    flour and salt for homemade pizza crust in gallon Ziploc bag
    • Mix together the flour and salt in a gallon size Ziploc bag before you ever leave home. That way it’s ready to go.
    • Once you’re at the campsite and ready to make it, add one packet of rapid rise yeast to the mixture.
    rapid rise yeast with flour for pizza dough recipe in gallon size Ziploc bag
    • Then add in the water. The more lukewarm the water, the better.
    pouring lukewarm water into flour and yeast mixture for homemade pizza dough
    • Zip up the baggie, and mix everything together with your hands.
    mixing together ingredients for homemade pizza crust over the campfire in Ziploc bag

    IS PIZZA DOUGH SUPPOSED TO BE STICKY?

    This is where you may notice that your dough is a little sticky and hard to get out of the bag.

    This just means you may need to add a little more flour to the dough until you have more of an actual ball of dough, rather than a wet, sticky mess of dough.

    Tip: Carry a little extra flour with you in case you need to add a little more to your pizza dough.

    pulling pizza dough out of Ziploc bag

    WHAT ABOUT RISE TIME?

    Rise time depends if you want a thicker crust or a thin crust.

    If you want a thin crust, let it rise for about 10 to 20 minutes right in the bag or bowl.

    If you’d rather have a thicker crust, you may want to let it rise for about an hour or two.

    HOW TO COOK PIZZA CRUST OVER THE CAMPFIRE

    Once your pizza dough has risen enough for the kind of crust you want, it’s ready to cook.

    • Use olive oil to grease 2 10.25-inch cast iron skillets.
    • Take a little bit of that oil and rub on your fingers, and then divide the dough and press it into both skillets, making sure you press it all the way to the edges of each pan.
    pressing easy pizza dough into cast iron skillet
    • At this point, you can rub a little more olive oil on top of the crust if you want, which will help keep the pizza sauce and other ingredients from soaking into your crust.
    • Place the skillet over the campfire (or on a grill over hot coals), allowing it to cook until the crust starts to firm up and turn a slight golden color.
    homemade pizza crust in cast iron skillet
    • Remove the crust from the fire, add all your favorite toppings, and continue to cook with lid on for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until done (see individual pizza recipes for further instruction).
    making campfire pizza over a campfire

    Pizza over a campfire never tasted so good!

    cheeseburger pizza made with easy pizza dough over a campfire

    HOW ‘BOUT DESSERT AFTER DINNER? MORE CAMPING RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Gallon Ziploc Bags

    10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet x’s 2 – You can also find 14-inch cast iron pizza pans.

    Lid for Cast Iron Skillet

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill (and hopefully, soon we’ll show you how to make your own), you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

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    Easy Pizza Dough for the Campfire

    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!

    • 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (*)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 0.25 ounces yeast (rapid rise)
    • 1 1/4 cups water (lukewarm)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    1. Mix together the flour and salt in a gallon size Ziploc bag before you ever leave home. That way it’s ready to go.
    2. Once you’re at the campsite and ready to make the crust, add one packet of rapid rise yeast to the mixture.
    3. Then add in the lukewarm water. 
    4. Zip up the baggie, and mix everything together with your hands.
    5. If the dough seems really sticky, you may need to add a little more flour until you have a nice ball of dough, rather than a sticky mess.
    6. If you want a thin crust, let the dough rise for about 10 to 20 minutes right in the bag or bowl.
    7. If you’d rather have a thicker crust, you may want to let it rise for about an hour or two.
    8. Use olive oil to grease 2 10.25-inch cast iron skillets.
    9. Take a little bit of that oil and rub on your fingers, and then divide the dough and press it into both skillets, making sure you press it all the way to the edges of each pan.
    10. At this point, you can rub a little more olive oil on top of the crust if you want, which will help keep pizza sauce and other ingredients from soaking into your crust.
    11. Place the skillet over the campfire (or on a grill over hot coals), allowing it to cook until the crust starts to firm up and turn a slight golden color.
    12. Remove the crust from the fire, add all your favorite toppings, and continue to cook with lid on for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until done (see individual pizza recipes for further instruction).

    *Take along a little extra flour in a separate baggie, in case you need to add a little more flour to your pizza dough.

    Camping Recipes, dinner
    American, Italian
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  • Toasted S’mores Dip 4 Easy Ways

    Toasted S’mores Dip 4 Easy Ways

    How to make kid-friendly s’mores dip over a campfire, on the grill, on the stove, or in the oven at home. Easy camping dessert recipe you can enjoy anytime.

    S’mores are the perfect way to end a busy week together as a family. And they’re an especially great way to enjoy time together around the campfire.

    fork with ooey gooey s'mores dip filled with melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham crackers

    We love hanging out by a campfire, especially when we’re camping. When at home, we’ll even fill up a tray with all sorts of campfire goodies and head outside to the fire pit.  

    Usually, we end up with a hodge podge assortment of whatever we have available, maybe hot dogs, the makings for s’mores, and our roasting sticks.

    But we’re not always able to have a campfire due to burn bans and fire restrictions. No worries, though. This is one of my favorite shortcuts for how to make s’mores without a fire.

    So whether you love the great outdoors or would rather enjoy a movie night in, this is the perfect dessert to share.

    Sometimes we make “normal” s’mores, and sometimes we make s’mores dip, banana boats s’mores, or sugar cone s’mores. 3 surprising ways to make s’mores that are all equally as yummy as the other.

    cooked skillet s'mores with melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham crackers in a cast iron skillet

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE CARD FOR THIS TOASTED S’MORES DIP?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the s’mores dip recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    HOW TO MAKE S’MORES DIP

    Really, the only ingredients you need are graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.

    WHAT KIND OF GRAHAM CRACKERS SHOULD I USE?

    You can use regular graham crackers and break them up, or you can use smaller graham crackers in different shapes, like Teddy Grahams or Goldfish Grahams.

    If you’re wondering which crackers we used, I found these Teddy Grahams Outdoor Discoveries crackers at our grocery store, and they were perfect! They come in cute li’l outdoor shapes like butterflies, bumblebees, and leaves.

    s'mores in a pan made with Teddy Grahams Outdoor Discoveries crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows

    WHAT’S THE BEST CHOCOLATE FOR S’MORES?

    I’ll tell ya, I love using semi sweet chocolate chips. But you can use any kind of chocolate, whether you love milk chocolate or dark chocolate.

    HOW TO LAYER S’MORES IN A PAN

    Layer your ingredients in a oven or campfire friendly skillet, preferably an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 10.25-inch cast iron skillet.

    layer of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows for s'mores dip in cast iron skillet
    • Start with a layer of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
    • Add another layer of chocolate chips.
    • Then add a layer of graham crackers.
    • Add another layer of chocolate chips, then a top layer of mini marshmallows.
    layered skillet s'mores in black cast iron skillet

    You can add as many or as few layers as you want; I say, the more the merrier.

    HOW TO COOK S’MORES DESSERT DIP

    On a Campfire or on a Grill: Put your skillet s’mores over the fire or on the grill for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until things begin to show signs of melting… Not too long or your bottom layer will burn.

    how to make s'mores without a fire, cooking s'mores dip in a cast iron skillet on a grill

    On the Stove: Layer ingredients and warm on low heat until everything begins to melt. If you want to toast a top layer of marshmallows, just place in the oven for a few minutes.

    In the Oven: Place the skillet in the oven at about 450° for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until things begin to show signs of melting… Again, not too long or your bottom layer will burn.

    Don’t worry if the chocolate doesn’t look completely melted when you take it off the fire or out of the oven. Once you remove the skillet from the fire or oven, it will continue to radiate heat and melt the rest of your chocolate.

    And if your marshmallows aren’t toasted enough for your liking, you can keep your pan over the heat for just a bit longer until you have perfectly toasted marshmallows.

    s'mores dip in a cast iron skillet with forks on a stump

    These are not the type of s’mores you serve by hand; these are more the type of s’mores you dig in with a fork or a graham cracker, sharing the same skillet with the entire family.

    easy skillet s'mores with fork in cast iron skillet

    ALTERNATIVE RECIPE OPTIONS

    melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows in an easy s'mores dip in cast iron skillet with fork

    WANT MORE CAMPING RECIPES?

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE:

    8-Inch Cast Iron Skillet or 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

    Heat Resistant Oven Gloves

    Grill – If you decide to make them over the grill.

    TOASTED S’MORES DIP RECIPE

    If you love this s’mores recipe as much as I do, please write a 5 star review, and help me share the recipe on Facebook and Pinterest!

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    Toasted S’mores Dip

    How to make kid-friendly s’mores dip over a campfire, on the grill, or in the oven at home. Easy camping dessert recipe you can enjoy anytime.

    • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 cups graham crackers (*)
    • 2 cups mini marshmallows
    1. In a cast iron skillet, start with a layer of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
    2. Add another layer of chocolate chips.
    3. Then add a layer of graham crackers.
    4. Add another layer of chocolate chips, then a top layer of mini marshmallows.**
    5. Cook following the desired instructions below.
    6. Once they’re cooked through, serve with forks or more graham crackers.

    Over a Campfire:

    1. Place your skillet over the fire for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until things begin to show signs of melting… Not too long or your bottom layer will burn.***

    On a Grill:

    1. Place your skillet on the grill for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until things begin to show signs of melting… Not too long or your bottom layer will burn.***

    On the Stove:

    1. Layer ingredients and warm on low heat until everything begins to melt.
    2. If you want to toast a top layer of marshmallows, just place in the oven for a few minutes.

    In the Oven:

    1. Place the skillet in the oven at about 450° for about 5-10 minutes, or until things begin to show signs of melting… Again, not too long or your bottom layer will burn.***

    *You can use regular graham crackers or smaller graham cracker snacks, like Teddy Grahams.

    **You can add as many or as few layers as you want; I say, the more the merrier.

    ***Don’t worry if the chocolate doesn’t look completely melted when you take it off the fire or out of the oven. Once you remove the skillet from the fire or oven, it will continue to radiate heat and melt the rest of your chocolate. If you want the marshmallows to be more golden brown, just cook the s’mores a bit longer, being careful that they don’t burn.

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  • Two Ways to Make Easy Bisquick Campfire Drop Biscuits

    Two Ways to Make Easy Bisquick Campfire Drop Biscuits

    How to make quick and easy campfire drop biscuits, using a Dutch oven or pie iron, on the grill or over a campfire. Simple Bisquick recipe for deliciously fluffy biscuits.

    Drop biscuits are one of my favorite camping recipes because they complement a dinner of beef stew or a breakfast of eggs and bacon really well. They’re an easy camping food you can make ahead or cook over the campfire.

    fluffy campfire drop biscuits in a tin foil pie plate

    And in this case, I’m going to show you how to make easy biscuits, without any rolling out and hardly any mixing, for your next camping meal.

    You’ll only need 2 ingredients for these easy drop biscuits. And you’ll only need a couple of supplies you probably already have in your camping stash to make this easy biscuit recipe.

    You may also enjoy easy Bisquick cinnamon biscuits and Bisquick drop scones.

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    If you’d rather skip all of my baking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the delicious campfire drop biscuits recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card with a longer how to video.

    grilling Dutch oven drop biscuits on a camping grill with a foil pie plate and foil sling

    INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR EASY DROP BISCUITS:

    You’ll need a couple of ingredients for making biscuits the easy way…

    WHY USE BISCUIT MIX?

    You can use any kind of biscuit mix you want… I’ve used both Bisquick and Pioneer Mix.

    The reason I use biscuit mix is because it’s easy, it’s quick, and it’s simple. When you’re packing up everything your family needs for a week of campfire cooking, it’s much easier to pack a box of biscuit mix than to pack every individual ingredient you need to make homemade biscuits.

    easy drop biscuits in a tin foil pie plate for camping

    I usually buy a box or even a couple envelopes of biscuit mix just to make life easier while camping. We’ve also enjoyed making other Bisquick recipes like campfire cinnamon rolls.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE CAMPFIRE DROP BISCUITS

    Start by mixing the biscuit mix together with the milk in a mixing bowl.

    mixing dough for drop biscuits in blue mixing bowl

    You can knead the biscuit dough in the bowl just a bit; then drop each biscuit into place on a well greased tin foil pie plate or into a pie iron (see instructions below).

    uncooked drop biscuits in a tin foil pie plate for campfire cooking

    If you’re mixing them ahead of time and waiting until later to cook them, you can cover them with plastic wrap, and then place the whole pie plate down in a plastic gallon bag, seal it, and place it in your cooler.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO BAKE DROP BISCUITS OUTDOORS

    You’ll need one of two things… A Dutch oven (preferably with a tripod if you’re cooking them over the campfire) and/or a pie iron.

    cooking drop biscuits in a pie iron on the grill or over a campfire, pie iron recipe

    Pie irons are fun because then everyone can cook their own, and kids love being able to make their own.

    DUTCH OVEN BISCUITS:

    For drop biscuits, you can make a sling with aluminum foil.

    Place your uncovered foil pie plate down into the Dutch oven using your sling. We like to put a few jar rings in the bottom of our Dutch oven, so our pie plate isn’t sitting directly on the bottom of the Dutch oven.

    placing drop biscuits down into Dutch oven with tin foil sling for baking over a campfire

    If you’re using a grill, place the Dutch oven on the grill above the coals.

    If you’re baking them over a campfire, I suggest using a tripod, so that your Dutch oven can sit up off the fire, and the bottoms of your biscuits won’t burn.

    grilling Dutch oven drop biscuits while camping

    Let the biscuits cook over the campfire or on the grill for probably 15 to 20 minutes. Just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.

    PIE IRON BISCUITS:

    For a pie iron recipe, spray the inside of your pie iron with cooking spray.

    Place 2 or more drop biscuits inside, close it up, and hold it over the grill or fire.

    pie iron recipe for drop biscuits and cooking drop biscuits in a pie iron for campfire food

    Cook the biscuits for around 15 to 20 minutes. Just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.

    Either way you bake your quick biscuits, when they’re done, you’re ready to serve them with your meal. You might even enjoy a spoonful of apple butter, apple jelly, blackberry jam, or strawberry jam with your yummy drop biscuits.

    Learn how to make coffee over a fire, and you can even dip your biscuits in your coffee. Yum!

    fluffy Bisquick drop biscuits cooked on a grill or over a campfire

    MORE EASY CAMPING RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

    foil pie plate of easy drop biscuits camping food

    KITCHEN AND CAMPING TOOLS YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE EASY DROP BISCUITS:

    Mixing Bowl – You’ll need a bowl to mix up your biscuits.

    Foil Pie Plate – This makes it easy to store your biscuits in the cooler until you’re ready to cook them.

    Dutch Oven – If you want to make a whole pan of drop biscuits, you can cook them in a Dutch oven, either over the campfire on a tripod, or on the grill.

    Pie Iron – If everyone would rather cook their own biscuits, this is the perfect way. It’s so fun!

    CAMPFIRE DROP BISCUITS RECIPE

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    Easy Campfire Drop Biscuits

    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.

    • 3 cups biscuit mix
    • 1 cup whole milk
    1. Mix the biscuit mix* together with the milk in a mixing bowl.
    2. You can knead the biscuit dough in the bowl just a bit; then drop each biscuit into place on a well greased tin foil pie plate.
    3. If you’re mixing the biscuits ahead of time and waiting until later to cook them, you can cover them with plastic wrap, and then place the whole pie plate down in a plastic gallon bag, seal it, and place it in your cooler.

    Dutch Oven Recipe Instructions:

    1. When you’re ready to bake the biscuits, you can make a sling with aluminum foil.
    2. Place your uncovered foil pie plate down into the Dutch oven using your sling.**
    3. If you’re using a grill, place the Dutch oven on the grill above the coals.
    4. If you’re baking them over a campfire, I suggest using a tripod, so that your Dutch oven can sit up off the fire, and the bottoms of your biscuits won’t burn.
    5. Let the biscuits cook over the campfire or on the grill for probably 15 to 20 minutes. Just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.

    Pie Iron Recipe Instructions:

    1. For a pie iron recipe, spray the inside of your pie iron with cooking spray.
    2. Place 2 or more drop biscuits inside, close it up, and hold it over the grill or fire.
    3. Cook the biscuits for around 15 to 20 minutes. Just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.

    *You can use any kind of biscuit mix you want, whether it’s Bisquick, Pioneer, or another brand of biscuit mix.

    **We like to put a few jar rings in the bottom of our Dutch oven, so our pie plate isn’t sitting directly on the bottom of the Dutch oven.

    If you can’t use a campfire or grill, because there have been many times we were in that exact situation, you can cook them in a Dutch oven on your camp stove.

    Either way you bake your quick and easy drop biscuits, when they’re done, you’re ready to serve them with your meal. You might even enjoy a spoonful of apple butter, apple jelly, blackberry jam, or strawberry jam with your yummy drop biscuits.

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  • Grilled Banana Campfire S’mores

    Grilled Banana Campfire S’mores

    Fun way to make s’mores while camping! How to make banana boats s’mores over the campfire, using chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham crackers!

    There are so many enjoyable ways to make and eat s’mores, and bananas add a whole new twist to this favorite campfire snack. I thought skillet s’mores and sugar cone s’mores were fun, but grilled banana s’mores are even better. 

    ooey gooey banana s'mores close up with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers

    While a lot of people have an aversion to bananas for some reason, don’t knock banana boats ’til you try them. Filled with melted chocolate, marshmallows, and small graham crackers, the banana adds an ooey gooey factor.

    s'mores in a banana with Teddy Grahams, mini marshmallows, and Ghirardelli chocolate chips

    You can break regular graham crackers up into smaller pieces, but I love using smaller graham cracker snacks for this recipe. Teddy Grahams Outdoor Discoveries go right along with camping, with the cutest shapes like bumblebees, butterflies, flowers, and ladybugs. Love! 

    ingredients for banana boats s'mores on a cutting board, including chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, Teddy Grahams, and bananas

    While you can find the printable s’mores recipe below, let’s walk through the steps to making this yummy camping snack your kids are going to love! 

    Grilled Banana Campfire S’mores Ingredients:

    You’ll also need aluminum foil.

    grilled banana s'mores

    Cooking Tip: Amounts of chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham crackers may vary, depending on the size of the bananas. 

    How to make Campfire Banana Boats:

    First things first, you’ll need either a campfire or a heated grill. Before you start filling your banana, either get a fire going or heat up the grill.

    cutting a slit in a banana with a sharp knife to make banana s'mores

    Next, cut a slit down the length of the banana on top, making sure you don’t poke through the back peel on the banana. Note: You may want to wash your bananas before you ever start. 

    stuffing banana with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers to make a banana s'more

    Next, layer chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers in between the banana where you cut the slit down through. Squish and fill as full as possible. 

    Completely wrap your banana boats in aluminum foil. Make sure it’s completely covered.

    banana boats wrapped in aluminum foil, cooking on the grill

    Add to a warm grill, or place in campfire coals. 

    Allow the s’mores to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.

    unwrapping grilled banana s'mores from aluminum foil after cooking

    Using a pair of tongs, remove your banana s’more from the fire or grill, and carefully unwrap the foil; be careful, it’s hot! Watch the marshmallow, especially, as you unwrap so you don’t get burnt. 

    The banana will have turned mostly brown/black. You can let it cool for a few minutes, then dig in and enjoy!

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    Grilled banana s’mores are so yummy! 

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    Kitchen/camping tools you may need to make this s’mores recipe:

    Grill – You need a way to cook your s’mores.

    Paring Knife – to cut the banana.

    Aluminum Foil – You’ll need to wrap the banana in foil before cooking.

    Tongs – A good pair of tongs will save your fingers.

    Did you know National S’mores Day is August 10th?

    It sure is, and now you have even more reason to make these lovelies. Plus, I’m celebrating this special “holiday” with a few friends.

    Safety first, right?! My friend Sherry, from Cub Scout Ideas, shares how to safely make s’mores. I know, with a toddler, safety around the campfire is really important.

    My friend Linda, from Life on Summerhill, has beautiful Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas, along with how you can set up your own s’mores bar. Yes, please!

    And just in case you can’t get outdoors, you can still enjoy that chocolatey marshmallow goodness with my friend Anne’s recipe for Jello Pudding Smores Pie. Yum!

    campfire s'mores recipe for banana boats

    No matter how to make s’mores, they’re always fun to make and a great way to spend time with your family, cooking over the campfire, whether you’re in your own backyard or camping.

    What’s your favorite way to eat a s’more?

    More campfire recipes you may enjoy:

    Grilled Banana Campfire S’mores

    Fun way to make s’mores while camping! How to make banana boats s’mores over the campfire, using chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham crackers!

    • 1 whole banana
    • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
    • 1/4 cup graham crackers
    1. First things first, you’ll need either a campfire or a heated grill. Before you start filling your banana, either get a fire going or heat up the grill.
    2. Next, cut a slit down the length of the banana on top, making sure you don’t poke through the back peel on the banana. Note: You may want to wash your bananas before you ever start.
    3. Next, layer chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers in the slit you cut in the banana. Squish and fill as full as possible.
    4. Completely wrap your banana boats s’mores in aluminum foil. Make sure it’s completely covered.
    5. Add to a warm grill, or place in campfire coals.
    6. Allow the s’mores to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.
    7. Using a pair of tongs, remove your banana s’mores from the fire or grill, and carefully unwrap the foil; be careful, it’s hot! Watch the marshmallow especially as you unwrap, so you don’t get burnt.
    8. The banana will have turned mostly brown/black. You can let it cool for a few minutes, then dig in and enjoy!

    Cooking Tip: Amounts of chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham crackers may vary, depending on the size of the bananas.

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  • Campfire Cinnamon Rolls (in a Dutch Oven or Pie Iron)

    Campfire Cinnamon Rolls (in a Dutch Oven or Pie Iron)

    Here are two ways to make campfire cinnamon rolls, in a Dutch oven or pie iron, over the campfire or on the grill. This ooey gooey, delicious camping recipe makes an easy breakfast you can make ahead and cook outdoors! It’s perfect for the whole family; kids can help too!

    People ask what we eat when we’re camping, and we pretty much eat anything we’d eat at home; in fact, here are some of our most popular camping recipes. We even make cherry cobbler over the campfire! Of course, we try to keep meals simple and easy; and these camping cinnamon rolls are no exception.

    campfire cinnamon rolls in foil pie plate on wood counter

    If you’re like me and love a good visual, you’ll find a video further below that’ll walk you thru the steps for how to make this easy campfire cinnamon rolls recipe on your next camping trip.

    Why You’ll Love These Camping Breakfast Desserts

    • You can mix up a batch of campfire cinnamon rolls (and the icing for them) ahead of time and take it all with you in the cooler. I’ll have some easy storage tips for you below.
    • Like my homemade biscuit cinnamon rolls and Bisquick sweet muffins, these gooey cinnamon buns taste just as good as cinnamon rolls.
    • Just like drop biscuits, you can cook camp cinnamon rolls over a grill or a campfire in the fire pit.
    • Make Dutch oven cinnamon rolls or pie iron cinnamon rolls, or both; the choice is up to you!
    • While we’ve taken canned cinnamon rolls camping with us, I’m just not a huge fan of store-bought cinnamon rolls. This is such an easy recipe; and even though this is a biscuit mix or Bisquick recipe, they taste so good, and our boys absolutely love it when we make fun camping desserts (like these toasted skillet s’mores). Your kids will love them too.

    Related Recipes: Bisquick cinnamon biscuits and cinnamon Bisquick scones.

    frosted camping cinnamon rolls in a foil pie plate on a wooden surface with a blue cloth

    Ingredients and Substitutions Notes:

    Gather a few simple ingredients to make this cinnamon roll recipe…

    • Biscuit Mix – You can use whatever brand biscuit mix you like; I prefer to use a buttermilk baking mix for this recipe, mainly because of the purpose the buttermilk serves in helping with leavening, or the rise of the biscuits.
    • Whole Milk – You can also use 2% or skim milk, if you don’t have whole milk.
    • Salted Butter – This will need to be melted. Be sure to use salted, as this adds to the flavor.
    • Cane Sugar – You can also use granulated sugar.
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Almond Extract – This just adds a little flavor kick to the powdered sugar icing that goes on top of the rolls.
    • Powdered Sugar or Confectioners Sugar

    How to Make Campfire Cinnamon Rolls

    I recommend mixing these up at home and then packing them in a cooler for cooking later over the campfire (or grill). If you can’t use a campfire or grill, because there have been many times we were in that exact situation, you can cook them in a Dutch oven on your camp stove.

    Dutch oven cinnamon rolls made with Pioneer mix, baked in foil pan and drizzled with powdered sugar icing

    How to Mix and Roll the Dough

    1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the biscuit mix and milk together until you have a nice sticky dough.
    2. In a separate smaller bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
    3. Spread a little flour out on a clean surface, and knead your dough just enough so it’s not sticky anymore.
    4. On the lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
    5. Brush on the melted butter; then sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
    6. Roll the dough tightly into a log. Then cut it into 1-inch slices.
    7. Place each slice upright in a foil pie plate, in a single layer. Once the pie plate is full, just cover with plastic wrap, and then place the whole pie plate down in a plastic gallon bag, seal it, and place it in your cooler.

    Now if you want frosted cinnamon rolls, you gotta mix up the icing quick.

    How to Make Powdered Sugar Icing for Camp Cinnamon Rolls

    You can use this easy sugar cookie icing, but you may want to cut it down because you won’t need that much.

    1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
    2. Add the milk to the mixture.
    3. Slowly add the powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing it in as you go.
    4. Once everything is mixed together, the icing should be smooth and creamy, free of any lumps.

    Once the icing is made, store it in a simple squeeze bottle with a lid and tip cover, and put it in the cooler. This makes it easy to both store in your cooler and then squeeze right on your cinnamon rolls after they’ve cooked. No mess, no fuss; it’s so simple and easy!

    icing for campfire cinnamon rolls in easy squeeze bottle

    2 Ways to Bake Cinnamon Rolls Outdoors

    You’ll need one of two things… A Dutch oven and/or a pie iron. Pie irons are fun because then everyone can cook their own, and kids love being able to make their own.

    1. Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls

    1. For Dutch oven cinnamon rolls, make a sling with aluminum foil.
    2. Place your uncovered foil pie plate down into the Dutch oven using the sling. We like to put a few canning jar rings in the bottom of our Dutch oven, so the pie plate isn’t sitting directly on the bottom of the Dutch oven; this helps prevent the bottoms of the cinnamon rolls from burning.
    aluminum foil sling to lower camp cinnamon rolls into Dutch oven for cooking
    1. Place the Dutch oven over the hot coals of a campfire; or place campfire-approved cooking grate above the hot coals in a grill, and place the Dutch oven on the grate. Then let the rolls cook for probably 10 minutes or a little more, ’til they’re golden brown and done. If you want to cook directly over the campfire, you can use a tripod, so your Dutch oven can sit up off the large flames, and the bottoms of your cinnamon rolls won’t burn. However you cook them, just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.
    biscuit mix Dutch oven campfire cinnamon rolls in foil pan, cooking in cast iron Dutch oven on the grill

    2. Pie Iron Cinnamon Rolls

    1. Spray the inside of a pie iron with cooking spray.
    2. Place 2 or more cinnamon rolls inside, close it up, and hold it over the grill or fire, rotating every 30-60 seconds.
    grilling pie iron cinnamon rolls in a pie iron on the grill
    1. Cook the cinnamon rolls for around 10 minutes, or ’til they’re golden brown and done. Just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.
    pie iron cinnamon rolls ready for icing, on wood cutting board with blue linen cloth

    Now Drizzle the Icing

    1. When your campfire cinnamon rolls are done, just squeeze on the icing, and they’re ready to eat! Yum!
    frosted pie iron cinnamon rolls in a pie iron, hot off the grill

    Camping cinnamon rolls are easy and fun to make for the whole family! I love that I can make them ahead in just a few minutes and pack them in the cooler for a fun surprise treat at breakfast.

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    What’s the difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns?

    There are a few differences between the two. Cinnamon buns usually have both brown sugar and nuts added; the brown sugar gives them a much sweeter flavor. They also don’t usually have icing; they’re usually sticky and served as is without any icing on top.

    Can you cook these in a skillet, on the stove, or on a roasting stick?

    Sure! As long as you have a lid for the skillet, you can cook campfire cinnamon rolls over the coals for the same amount of time. You can also cook cinnamon rolls on the stove in a skillet or on a griddle; just be sure to flip the cinnamon rolls, so each part of the roll cooks through and is golden brown when done. As for roasting on a stick, you can also keep the rolls whole or untwist the rolls and place the rolls or dough on long roasting sticks; then hold the rolls or delicious campfire cinnamon roll-ups over the campfire to cook, kinda like you would if you were roasting marshmallows or hot dogs. Just keep in mind they might not be as moist, and you may lose some of that gooey filling.

    What’s the best way to keep from burning the bottom of cinnamon rolls?

    Like I mentioned above, putting canning jar rings in the bottom of the Dutch oven, then setting the foil pan full of cinnamon rolls on those jar rings, helps to prevent burning. You can also place each individual roll in an orange peel, from a hollowed-out orange, in the pan; this not only helps prevent burning, it also gives a slight orange flavor to the rolls, which pairs really well with cinnamon. Then also, keeping the pan off the open flame and to the side over hot coals instead will also help to prevent burnt rolls.

    How should you store leftovers?

    Definitely put any leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag in the cooler. If you use a foil pan, you can even cover that foil pan, bag it, and put it in the cooler.

    serving campfire cinnamon rolls on wood counter with blue linen cloth

    More Camping Recipes:

    If you love these camp cinnamon rolls, you’ll love our other camping recipes you can enjoy in the great outdoors…

    If you try this recipe, why not leave a star rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And subscribe to my email list too!

    Campfire Cinnamon Rolls

    Here are two ways to make campfire cinnamon rolls, in a Dutch oven or pie iron, over the campfire or on the grill. This ooey gooey, delicious camping recipe makes an easy breakfast you can make ahead and cook outdoors! It's perfect for the whole family; kids can help too!

    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Rolling Pin
    • Pastry Brush
    • Foil Pie Plate
    • Camping Dutch Oven
    • Pie Iron
    • Squeeze Bottle

    Rolls:

    • 3 cups biscuit mix
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter (melted)
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup cane sugar

    Icing:

    • 1 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
    • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1/4 cup whole milk
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

    Mix and Roll the Dough:

    1. In a large bowl, mix the biscuit mix and milk together until you have a nice sticky dough.

    2. In a separate smaller bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar, and set aside.

    3. Spread a little flour or biscuit mix out on a clean surface, and knead your dough just enough so it's not sticky anymore.

    4. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. 

    5. Brush the melted butter onto the dough; then sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

    6. Roll the dough tightly into a log. Then cut it into 1-inch slices.
    7. Place each slice upright in a foil pie plate. 

    8. Once the pie plate is full, cover it with plastic wrap; then place the whole pie plate down in a plastic gallon bag, seal it, and place it in your cooler.

    Make Powdered Sugar Icing:

    1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

    2. Add the milk to the mixture.

    3. Slowly add the powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing it in as you go.

    4. Once everything is mixed together, the icing should be smooth and creamy, free of any lumps.

    5. Once the icing is made, store it in a simple squeeze bottle with a lid and tip cover, and put it in the cooler.

    How to Bake Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls:

    1. For Dutch oven cinnamon rolls, make a sling with aluminum foil.

    2. Place your uncovered foil pie plate down into the Dutch oven using the sling. We like to put a few jar rings in the bottom of our Dutch oven, so the pie plate isn't sitting directly on the bottom of the Dutch oven.

    3. Let the rolls cook over the coals of a campfire, or on the grate above the coals in the grill, for probably 10 minutes or a little more, 'til they're golden brown and done. If you want to cook directly over the campfire, you can use a tripod, so your Dutch oven can sit up off the fire, and the bottoms of your cinnamon rolls won't burn. However you cook them, just check them frequently to make sure they don't burn.

    How to Bake Pie Iron Cinnamon Rolls:

    1. Spray the inside of a pie iron with cooking spray. 

    2. Place 2 or more cinnamon rolls inside, close it up, and hold it over the grill or fire, rotating every 30-60 seconds.

    3. Cook the cinnamon rolls for around 10 minutes, or 'til they're golden brown and done. Just check them frequently to make sure they don't burn.

    4. When your campfire cinnamon rolls are done, just squeeze on the icing, and they're ready to eat! Yum!

    I recommend mixing these up at home and then packing them in the cooler for cooking over the campfire (or grill). If you can’t use a campfire or grill, because there have been many times we were in that exact situation, you can cook them in a Dutch oven on your camp stove.

    Definitely put any leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag in the cooler. If you use a foil pan, you can even cover that foil pan, bag it, and put it in the cooler.

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  • Campfire Sugar Cone S’mores

    Campfire Sugar Cone S’mores

    How to make yummy campfire sugar cone s’mores. All you need are ice cream cones, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows for this easy camping recipe!

    Every time we go camping, I always pack ingredients for s’mores. While graham crackers, chocolate, and mini marshmallows are always in our snack box, I have a feeling campfire cones will be too.

    sugar cone s'mores with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows

    Ice cream cone s’mores and banana boats s’mores are the easiest things I’ve ever made. The trick is to pack them as full of chocolate chips and marshmallows as you possibly can.

    You can use any kind of chocolate you want, but Ghirardelli chocolate chips are the best and my absolute favorite for making s’mores, chocolate chip cookies, and more. They really do make the best s’mores with kids.

    Instead of sugar cones, you can also make waffle cone s’mores with waffle cones. I know my kids love this because the cones are slightly bigger than a regular sugar cone.

    What I really love about s’mores cones is there’s less mess. Everything squishes down in the cone, you warm it up over the fire or the grill, and then eat it like an ice cream cone. 

    Another less messy way to make s’mores is to make s’mores dip, and it’s another one of our family favorite camping recipes. It’s pretty much a dump and cook dessert.

    Also, did you know there is a National S’mores Day? Sure enough, every August 10th, you have an especially good reason to make these lovelies.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my s’mores making tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the sugar cone s’mores recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    melted marshmallows and chocolate chips in sugar cones for campfire sugar cone s'mores recipe

    INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR S’MORES CONES:

    Remember, all of the ingredient amounts you’ll need are in the printable recipe card below.

    ingredients for campfire s'mores recipe, including sugar cones, Ghirardelli chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows on a cutting board

    KITCHEN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED:

    Grill OR Dutch Oven with Tripod – You need a way to cook your sugar cone s’mores.

    Aluminum Foil – You’ll need to wrap your cones in foil before cooking.

    Tongs – A good pair of tongs will save your fingers.

    HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM CONE S’MORES

    First things first, you’ll need either a campfire or a heated grill. Before you start filling the cones, either get a fire going or heat up the grill.

    Then you’re ready to assemble your sugar cone s’mores…

    1. Layer chocolate chips in the bottom of a sugar cone.
    chocolate chips layered in sugar cone for s'mores cones
    1. Alternate layering mini marshmallows with chocolate chips in a few layers until your ice cream cone is full. 
    mini marshmallows layered with chocolate chips in an ice cream cone for s'mores cones recipe
    1. Squish and fill each cone as full as possible. 
    2. Wrap each sugar cone s’more in aluminum foil. Make sure it’s completely covered. 
    wrapping campfire cones s'mores in aluminum foil for grilling
    1. Add the wrapped cones to a warm grill, or place over the fire (try to keep it somewhat above the fire, maybe using a tripod with a Dutch oven). If you want to put it directly in the fire, try to put it over hot coals rather than over open flame. 
    2. Allow the s’mores to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.
    grilling ice cream cone s'mores on a charcoal grill
    1. Using a pair of tongs, remove each s’more from the fire or grill, and carefully unwrap the foil; be careful, it’s hot! Watch the marshmallow, especially, as you unwrap, so you don’t get burnt. 
    melted sugar cone s'mores sitting on foil cooling before eating
    1. Allow it to cool for a few minutes; then dig in and enjoy!

    S’more campfire cones are so yummy! Everything’s layered just so, and it all melts together into one chocolaty, gooey, delicious dessert with a crunch.

    bite out of sugar cone s'more with melted chocolate and marshmallow

    ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENT OPTIONS

    When it comes to what you layer inside your cone s’mores, there is no end to the possibilities. Let your imagination get to work.

    Here are a few ideas to get you started…

    • Before you ever start to layer the chocolate and marshmallows, line your cone with peanut butter or marshmallow cream. Sometimes you can even find flavored marshmallow creams like strawberry marshmallow cream.
    • I love using semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can also use pieces of chocolate bars, Rolos, and mini peanut butter cups.
    • In addition to chocolate chips, add white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, and caramel chips.
    • Add candies like M&M’s, peanut butter M&M’s, and toffee bits.
    • Add in peanuts or crushed up almonds for a little extra crunch.
    • Add fresh fruit like sliced bananas or chunks of strawberries.
    sugar cone s'mores after cooking on the grill, holding s'more in hand

    CAN I MAKE THESE S’MORES AT HOME?

    Yes, you absolutely can make these in both the microwave or the oven.

    MICROWAVE ICE CREAM CONE S’MORES:

    1. Layer all the ingredients, just as above, inside the cone.
    2. Do NOT use aluminum foil in the microwave. Instead lay the cone on a microwave-safe dish, and cook in 15-second intervals ’til everything is almost melted inside the cone.
    3. Allow your s’more to cool for a few minutes, and then it’ll be ready to serve. Be careful because it will be hot!

    OVEN ICE CREAM CONE S’MORES:

    1. Again, layer all the ingredients, just as above, inside the cone.
    2. This time you can use aluminum foil. So, wrap each filled sugar cone in aluminum foil. Make sure it’s completely covered.
    3. Add the wrapped cones to a cookie sheet or straight onto the oven rack, and cook at 350° F for about 5-10 minutes.
    4. Using a pair of tongs, remove each s’more from the oven, and carefully unwrap the foil; be careful, it’s hot! Watch the marshmallow, especially, as you unwrap, so you don’t get burnt. 
    5. Allow it to cool for a few minutes; then dig in and enjoy!

    Sugar cone s’mores are so fun and so easy to make. Your kids will LOVE making these fun desserts while camping, while indoors on a rainy day, or while enjoying a backyard campfire or cookout.

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    Campfire Sugar Cone S’mores

    How to make yummy campfire s’mores in an ice cream cone. All you need are sugar cones, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows for this easy camping recipe!

    • 1 cup chocolate chips
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows
    • 4 whole ice cream cones ((sugar cones or waffle cones))
    1. Start a campfire or heat up the grill.
    2. Layer chocolate chips and mini marshmallows in the sugar cones, adding a few layers until your cones are as full as possible.
    3. Wrap your sugar cone s’mores separately in aluminum foil. Make sure each one is completely covered.
    4. Add your s’mores to a warm grill, or place them over the fire*. 
    5. Allow the s’mores to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.
    6. Using a pair of tongs, remove your s’mores from the fire or grill, and carefully unwrap the foil; be careful, it’s hot! Watch the marshmallow, especially, as you unwrap the foil, so you don’t get burnt.
    7. You can let it cool for a few minutes, then dig in and enjoy! 

    *Try to keep your s’mores somewhat above the fire, maybe using a tripod with a Dutch oven. If you want to put them directly in the fire, try to put them on hot coals rather than open flame.

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