Have you got your summer camping trip planned yet? If not, get on it! There’s nothing that resets the spirit quite like time in nature — and good food, good people and a place to pitch a tent is a great way to start. Once you’ve made your campsite reservation (we’ll wait), it’s time to plan the second-most important part: food.
If you’re like most of us, camp food is often one-note (salty or sweet), basic (hot dogs, burgers, marshmallows) and nothing to write home about. That’s OK, but it’s also OK to want more. Meals with more than one ingredient and a load of condiments. Desserts that surprise and delight. Even a breakfast that isn’t a granola bar or an apple would be excellent.
Luckily for you, the internet has plenty of examples for next-level camping meals, and we’ve rounded them up for you. Here are the best campfire recipes that will change how you feel about camp food.
French Toast
This campfire French toast makes us want to be outside immediately.
Lumberjack Breakfast
Sausage, eggs, potatoes and cheese can be cooked together over a campfire for a hearty breakfast.
Macaroni & Cheese
Yep, you can make real-cheese (no powdered stuff necessary) macaroni and cheese with this campfire recipe.
Loaded Potatoes
Potatoes are a comfort food everyone can get behind, and this recipe involves cheese, bacon and sour cream — so it would be hard to go wrong.
Quinoa Paella
Who says camp food can’t be good for you? This quinoa paella is out to prove it can be.
Ham & Cheese Hot Sandwiches
No need to stick to cold sandwiches when you’re camping — these ham and cheese rolls warm up nicely over the fire.
Garlic Sausage & Asparagus
Fancy up your campfire sausages with this garlic and asparagus recipe.
Grilled Pineapple Chicken
Just because you’re in the woods doesn’t mean you can’t have takeout — or at least the flavor of delicious takeout, like this pineapple chicken recipe.
Chicken, Bacon & Pineapple Kabobs
If your campsite has its own grill, or there’s a community grill to share, give these a try.
Sweet Potato-Peanut Stew
If you’re feeling gourmet — or if you’re looking for a vegan option — this sweet potato-peanut stew can be made in a single cast-iron pot over a fire.
Asparagus-Pancetta Skillet Hash
Another cast-iron option, this asparagus pancetta skillet can be made in a single pan.
Campfire Banana Boat
There are no limits to the ways you can load up a banana and heat it to a delicious, gooey consistency over a fire.
Orange Peel Cinnamon Rolls
This trick to make cinnamon rolls over a fire is so good you’ll want to use it even when you’re not camping.
Waffle Cone S’mores
If you love s’mores but have always struggled with the mess, the waffle cone s'more's option makes camp life a lot easier.
Pound Cake Berry Dessert
Even your camping dessert can have a healthy kick if you throw a bunch of berries on top, like this pound cake berry skillet dessert.
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