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10 Easy and Delicious Campfire Recipes.

Check out these 10 easy and delicious campfire recipes, from breakfast burritos to banana boats. Perfect for your next camping trip!

Looking to shake up your campfire cooking? While hot dogs and s’mores are classic, why not try something a little different? These 10 campfire recipes are delicious, easy to make, and require minimal ingredients—perfect for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you're making breakfast, lunch, or dessert, these fun meals will keep everyone satisfied and bring a new level of flavor to your campsite!

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1. Campfire Breakfast Burritos

Start your day off right with a hearty breakfast burrito that’s simple to make and full of flavor.

What You Need: Scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, cooked sausage or bacon, diced veggies (like bell peppers or onions), tortillas, and foil.

How to Make It: Scramble your eggs and cook your sausage or bacon over the fire. Fill each tortilla with eggs, cheese, sausage, and veggies. Roll it up, wrap in foil, and heat over the fire for 5-10 minutes. You’ll have a hot, satisfying breakfast burrito in no time!

2. Foil Packet BBQ Chicken

BBQ chicken cooked perfectly over the fire with minimal mess? Yes, please!

What You Need: Diced chicken breast, bell peppers, onions, BBQ sauce, foil.

How to Make It: Toss diced chicken, veggies, and BBQ sauce into a foil packet. Seal it tightly and cook over the fire for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. The result? Juicy, flavorful BBQ chicken that’s easy to clean up!

3. Campfire Nachos

Who says nachos are just for the kitchen? These cheesy campfire nachos are the perfect snack or meal.

What You Need: Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, black beans, jalapeños, foil, salsa, and sour cream.

How to Make It: Layer tortilla chips, cheese, beans, and jalapeños in a cast-iron skillet or foil packet. Cover with foil and heat over the fire until the cheese is melted. Serve with salsa and sour cream for a cheesy, spicy treat.

4. Grilled Pizza

Pizza on the grill? Absolutely! This easy version gives you all the pizza flavor without the oven.

What You Need: Pre-made pizza dough or naan bread, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings (like pepperoni, veggies, or mushrooms).

How to Make It: Spread sauce and cheese on the pizza dough or naan bread. Add your toppings, then place it on a grill grate over the fire. Cook for 10-15 minutes, rotating occasionally, until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.

5. Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob

Bacon and corn? A combo made in campfire heaven.

What You Need: Fresh corn on the cob, bacon, foil.

How to Make It: Wrap each ear of corn with bacon, covering it completely. Wrap the corn in foil and cook over the fire, turning every 5-10 minutes. After about 20-30 minutes, you’ll have tender corn with crispy bacon goodness.

6. Campfire Quesadillas

A cheesy, melty quesadilla is just what you need after a day of outdoor adventures.

What You Need: Tortillas, shredded cheese, cooked chicken or beef, black beans, and foil.

How to Make It: Fill a tortilla with cheese, beans, and your choice of cooked meat. Fold the tortilla in half, wrap in foil, and heat over the fire for about 5-7 minutes, flipping once. The result is a gooey, crispy quesadilla that’s sure to hit the spot.

7. Sausage and Potato Foil Packets

A hearty meal that’s packed with flavor, all cooked in one easy packet.

What You Need: Sliced sausage, diced potatoes, onions, and seasonings (like garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning).

How to Make It: Combine sausage, potatoes, and onions in a foil packet, then sprinkle with your favorite seasonings. Seal the packet and cook over the fire for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway. The potatoes will be tender, and the sausage will be perfectly cooked.

8. Campfire Banana Boats

Looking for a sweet, gooey treat? These banana boats are the perfect campfire dessert.

What You Need: Bananas, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, foil.

How to Make It: Slice each banana lengthwise (without cutting all the way through), and stuff the inside with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Wrap in foil and heat over the fire for about 5-10 minutes until gooey and delicious. You’ll have a sweet, melty dessert that’s a hit with kids and adults alike.

9. Campfire Grilled Cheese

Who can resist a perfectly grilled cheese sandwich? This one’s made even better over the open fire.

What You Need: Bread, cheese, butter, and a cast-iron skillet or grill grate.

How to Make It: Butter two slices of bread, add a couple of slices of cheese in between, and grill it over the fire. If using a cast-iron skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is perfectly melted.

10. Dutch Oven Chili

This warm, comforting chili is perfect for a chilly evening around the campfire.

What You Need: Ground beef, beans, canned tomatoes, chili powder, and other spices.

How to Make It: Brown the ground beef in a Dutch oven over the fire, then add beans, tomatoes, and chili spices. Let it simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. The result is a hearty, flavorful chili that’s perfect for cozying up with after a day of outdoor activities.

Final Thoughts

With these 10 easy campfire recipes, you’ll never have to settle for the same old hot dogs and s’mores again. From cheesy quesadillas to savory BBQ chicken and sweet banana boats, there’s a recipe here for every meal and every taste. So next time you’re camping, grab your foil, cast-iron skillet, and some simple ingredients, and take your campfire cooking to the next level!