Humans have been eating around the campfire for thousands of years, which means the number of great recipes is absolutely huge.
This list of 18 quick and ridiculously tasty campfire recipes is a mixture of some of the best tasting campfire food that can also be made in less than an hour.
In fact, most of the recipes will go from campfire to plate in less than 30 minutes.
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Breakfast#1 Use Up Leftovers with these Campfire Eggs
Cook Time – 20 minutes
This recipe brings together everything you have left in your cool box or food store.
The corn chips are the perfect base to compliment whatever spices you have left to create the base.
Then the eggs bring in that breakfast feel.
What Do You Need?
- Corn Chips
- Spices/Herbs
- Onion/Garlic
- Four Eggs
How Do You Do It?
- Brown off the onion in a pan.
- Add in whatever spices you have. Garlic and ginger both work really well.
- Break in the corn chips to add some texture. You should now have a really tasty base to work with.
- Now make four holes in the mix in which to place the eggs.
- Crack the eggs and then pour just a tablespoon of water into the mix and cover the pan.
- The water will help to create some steam to poach the eggs.
Enjoy!
Breakfast#2 Have a Sweet Protein Breakfast with Peanut Butter S’mores
Cooking Time – 15 minutes
Peanut butter is packed with protein, which makes it the perfect ingredient for an active few days away in the great outdoors.
And what better way to enjoy it than layered between marshmallow, chocolate and graham crackers.
Adding a layer of banana to this campfire recipe means a healthy source of potassium will help to fight off cramp on those long hikes.
What Do You Need?
- Marshmallows
- Peanut Butter
- Banana
- Thin Chocolate Squares
- Graham Crackers
How Do You Do It?
Stack your s’ mores and get them roasting on the fire!
Breakfast#3 Start the day Healthy with this Loose Apple Granola
Cooking Time – 15 minutes
This campfire recipe is essentially your classic granola bar but without the bar part.
A mix of oats, cinnamon, and a little sweet syrup provides a slow-burning breakfast full of goodness.
Apple is the main ingredient but this recipe can also work with a mix of berries.
What Do You Need?
- Butter
- A couple of Apples
- A pinch of Cinnamon
- Tablespoon of Maple Syrup
- Some chopped Almonds/Hazelnuts
- A tablespoon of Sunflower Seeds
How Do You Do It?
- Warm the butter on a low heat and add in the maple syrup and oats.
- Toss them together until the oats start to brown.
- Feed in the seeds and nuts and add the cinnamon.
- Mix on the heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped apple.
- Cook for another 5 minutes and serve.
Breakfast#4 Pre-made Ham and Cheese Toasties to Go
Cooking Time – 15 Minutes
This is a great campfire breakfast if you’re planning an early start.
You can either melt the cheesy goodness in the morning or get it done the night before.
Having this pocket rocket of carbohydrate and protein ready will mean you’re energy levels are kept high all day.
What Do You Need?
- Foil
- Ham & Cheddar Cheese
- Your favorite sauce Eg: Mustard, Mayonnaise
- The best bread to use is a croissant. Sliced white bread is also good.
How Do You Do It?
- Make your sandwich the normal way, but add in an extra layer of thick cheddar cheese. This is all about having a powerful energy boost ready to go later.
- Wrap the sandwich in foil and place in the fire. Leave it in there for 10 minutes.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes without taking the foil off.
- Just place it in your bag and enjoy once you’re on the road.
Breakfast#5 This Shakshouka is a Bit of Campfire Luxury
Cooking Time – 40 Minutes
This Arabic ‘tomato stew’ is one of the most versatile and tasty campfire breakfasts you can make.
The Shakshouka is an ancient dish that has spread through the Middle East and into Europe through southern Spain.
It’s a simple dish that can be found in various forms among many different cultures.
And no doubt you will tweak it to your own tastes and needs after following this simple recipe.
What Do You Need?
- A medium-sized pan (Preferably cast iron)
- 4-6 eggs
- Feta Cheese
- A can of chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion
- A few garlic cloves
- Teaspoon of Sugar
Spices
- Two Chillis
- Teaspoon of cumin
- Teaspoon of Paprika
- Flat Leaf Parsley
How Do You Do It?
- Fry the onions and chilies until the onions are browned. (Approx 10 minutes)
- Add in the spices. (You can store them using one of our #17 camping hacks – internal link)
- Stir for 1 minute then add in the canned tomatoes and sugar.
- Reduce the heat of the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Make little spaces for each egg.
- Crack the eggs and cover the pan with a lid or some tin foil. The eggs will poach after 8 minutes.
- Rip the parsley with your hands and place it over the Shackshouka with the feta cheese.
Get ready for some seriously happy fellow campers!
Breakfast#6 Fill up on Energy, Quickly, with Premade Oats
Cooking Time – 10 minutes
It’s hard to find a campfire recipe that offers more of what you need during a camping trip than premade oats.
The oats themselves are a great source of slow-burning energy, while your seeds, berries, and nuts are all packed with goodness.
What Do You Need?
- A Ziplock Bag or Jar
- Rolled oats.
- Your favorite dried berries and fruit.
- Your favorite nuts and/or seeds.
- A dollop of honey.
How Do You Do It?
There are two options. You can either make a large batch and store it all in one container, or make separate daily rations.
In both cases, you mix at a ratio of:
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- Half a handful of berries/Fruit
- Half a handful of Nuts/Seeds
- A teaspoon of Honey
In the morning, add two cups of water for every cup of mix.
Heat gently and stir until your desired consistency is reached.
Dinner#7 Fill Yourself Up with the Cowboy Casserole
Cooking Time – 1 hour
This is the classic campfire dinner. You don’t need much technical skill and the cooking pretty much takes care of itself.
So once you’ve added in all of the ingredients you can just sit back and enjoy your surroundings.
Or maybe take the time to catch up on a few campsite chores before dinner time.
Either way, you’re going to love this simple, filling campsite recipe.
What Do You Need?
- Beef, pork or vegetarian mince
- 4 potatoes
- 1 onion
- Garlic clove
- 2 cans of beans (Kidney beans and baked beans are best)
- A can of chopped tomatoes
- Chilli powder to taste
- Mixed Herbs
How Do You Do It?
- Heat up the pan and fry the onions until brown.
- Add in the garlic, the mixed herbs and a pinch of chili powder.
- Chop in the potatoes. Stir that for 1 minute.
- Add in the tomatoes and beans.
- Fill the tomato can up with water and pour into the mix.
- Cover the pan with a lid or some tin foil and let it simmer for 45-50 minutes.
Dinner#8 Create Amazing Campfire Kebabs
Buying a set of skewers is a great investment for your camping inventory.
They really open up a whole host of simple campfire recipes that taste great and are easy to cook.
The prep time is minimal and the beauty of it is you can cook them on any fire.
So no need to build up a flat surface for a pan or worry about the level of heat you’re creating.
Nope. Just slide on your favorite meat and vegetables and gently turn for 30 minutes.
What Do You Need?
- A set of Skewers
- Diced beef, pork or lamb
- Tofu is a great vegetarian option
- Quater slices of onion
- Courgette
- Tomatoes
How Do You Do That?
- Slide your chosen ingredients on the skewers.
- Be sure to separate the meat by at least one other ingredient.
- Onion works best as it brings out the flavor of the meat while the whole kebab skewer is sizzling on the fire.
If you are using tofu or another vegetarian option, try lightly covering the whole kebab in olive oil to keep it moist and delicious.
Dinner#9 Campfire Pizza
Cooking Time – 30 minutes
Campfire pizza is a real crowd-pleaser, whether you’re feeding the whole family or out on a weekend’s adventure with some friends.
This can be a great recipe for a group activity.
Everyone gets their own pizza dough base.
You just lay out the different ingredients and let the kids (or friends) enjoy their make-your-own dinner.
What Do You Need?
- Ready-made pizza dough
- Pizza Sauce
- Traditional pizza ingredients
How Do You Do It?
The whole set-up of this campfire recipe is pretty simple, however, there is a trick to making the pizza base perfect.
- The key is to place the base of the pizza in a pan at high heat.
- Take it off before you add on the ingredients.
- When the pizza is cooked at a lower heat, later on, the base will crisp up and not be left soggy and too doughy to eat.
Dinner#10 Feed a Big Group with these Cupcake Eggs
Cooking time – 7 minutes
So you have a group of 15 campers and everybody wants their eggs done in a different way.
Don’t worry, this genius solution will make cooking for a big group easy.
Plus there will be a lot less washing up than you think.
What Do You Need?
- A cupcake tray.
- Eggs
- Milk
- English Muffins
How Do You Do It?
- For fried eggs, just crack the eggs directly into the cupcake mould.
- If people prefer scrambled you can just pour your mix of egg and milk into the cupcake mould.
- Remember to find a space on the fire for the whole tray that offers even heat.
- This way you will have everyone’s eggs ready at the same time.
- Set up a station with the English muffins and sauces ready.
- You can simply scoop out the eggs and let your fellow campers make the finishing touches to their cupcake eggs.
Dinner#11 Keep it Classy with Salmon Parcels
Cooking time- 30 minutes
Sleeping under the stars doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit of fine dining.
These Salmon Parcels are rich in flavor and actually don’t take too much prep time.
Your trusty campfire does most of the work and you can expect to be eating in less than 30 minutes.
What Do You Need?
- Tin Foil
- Olive Oil
- Salmon Fillets
- A Garlic Clove
- A shaving of Ginger
- Parsley
- A tablespoon of Red Pesto
- Half a Lemon
- Rice
How Do You Do It?
- Layout a square of tin foil.
- Drop some olive oil onto the foil and place the salmon in the middle with the skin down.
- Score the salmon with a knife and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the garlic finely and scatter on the fish. Do the same with the ginger.
- Place the half lemon on the salmon and then spread the red pesto to hold the ingredients into the salmon.
- Wrap the foil around the salmon to create a closed parcel and place on the side of the campfire.
- You are looking for a medium amount of heat. So do not put directly into the fire like you would with a jacket potato.
- Cook for 22 minutes.
- The best way to enjoy this meal is to add rice.
- Bring a pan of water to boil and add in the rice.
- Cover for 12 minutes and then serve alongside the parcel.
Dinner#12 Be Healthy with this Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Dinner
Cooking Time – 1 hour
This simple but delicious dinner is packed full of fiber and nutrients that will help you power through a camping trip.
The chickpeas are also a really good source of a natural protein, plus the added turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and will help to reduce any swelling you’ve picked up from a long hike.
What Do You Need?
- Tin Foil
- Sweet Potato
- Chickpeas
- Half an Onion
- A Garlic Clove
- Olive Oil
- Radishes
- Sunflower seeds
- Turmeric
- Half a pot of Greek Yoghurt
How Do You Do It?
- The first bit of cooking is with the sweet potato, which you need to prick with a fork and then wrap in tin foil.
- Leave it roasting in the fire for an hour.
- Only when the sweet potatoes are ready should you start with the next step.
- In a pan start frying the chickpeas and onion. (Approx 7-8 minutes).
- Add in the garlic and turmeric.
- Take the mixture out into a serving bowl.
- Cut the sweet potato into big chunks and fry up for 5 minutes. Really this is to crisp up the skin and harden up the soft edges.
- Place the sweet potato into the serving bowl with the chickpeas and mix together.
- Finally, mix the Greek yogurt with lemon, garlic and sunflower seeds.
- Thinly slice the radishes for a refreshing topping, along with big dollops of your yogurt dressing.
Desserts#13 Enjoy this Peach Mallow Dessert in less than 10 minutes
Cooking Time – 10 minutes
Peaches are so naturally sweet that it’s hard to believe that they get even sweeter after a few minutes in the campfire.
Oh, and after you’ve added in a knob of butter, marshmallows and your other favorite berries.
What Do You Need?
- Tin Foil
- Peaches
- Marshmallows
- Butter
- Blueberries/Raspberries
How Do You Do It?
- Cut the peaches in two.
- Layer butter and your favorite berries along with the marshmallows.
- Wrap in the foil and place in the fire.
The key here is to get them back out within 5 minutes.
Otherwise, the marshmallows will burn rather than deliciously melt into your peaches!
Desserts#14 Make Sweet Tortillas to Eat on the Trail
Cooking Time – 10 minutes
Not all desserts have to be eaten around the campfire.
Sometimes your body needs that rush of sugar halfway up the hill or during a break from mountain climbing.
Luckily, these sweet tortilla wraps are the perfect companion for exactly that.
What Do You Need?
- Tortillas
- Peanut Butter/ Nutella
- Banana
- Almonds
How Do You Do It?
- As simple as it gets.
- Just build your tortilla the way you want it.
- The ingredients above are just a suggestion and can be endlessly tweaked to suit you.
Desserts#15 Feed the Whole Family with Campfire French Toast
There’s something about cooking something on a campfire that you recognize from home.
This French toast is exactly that. In fact, you wouldn’t really expect to see it on a campsite at all, but this recipe makes it all possible.
What Do You Need?
- A loaf of bread
- Eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla
- 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon
- A handful of almonds
- 10 Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon of icing sugar
- Maple Syrup to taste
How Do You Do It?
- Place the bread in a foil boat. This will hold the bread together and act as an oven later on.
- Mix together the eggs and milk, and then add in the cinnamon and vanilla.
- Put that to one side and slice the strawberries.
- Place the strawberries and almonds over the top of the loaf of bread.
- It’s now time to drizzle the mixture over the bread generously.
- Now cover the bread with a loose wrapping of foil and place the loaf onto an even part of the campfire.
- Cook for 45 minutes.
Desserts#16 Use Your Skewers with these Toasted Peach Dessert Kebabs
Cooking Time – 7 minutes
These sweet and crispy kebabs are a meal unto themselves.
They’re perfect for sharing and also demonstrate just how brilliant kebab skewers are for the cooking camper.
Anything you have that can be used for more than one task is well worth taking on a camping trip.
Which is why the kebab skewer is such an essential.
They are so simple to use but create meals that otherwise would just be a pretty ordinary collection of ingredients.
Plus they make cooking on the campfire unbelievably easy. Especially with these after-dinner treats.
What Do You Need?
- Skewers
- Juicy strawberries.
- Chocolate brownies squares
- Mint Leaves
- Peaches
How Do You Do It?
Slice the peaches into even segments in the same way you would an orange.
Then slide on the other ingredients around the peaches and toast on the fire.
Desserts#17 Create the perfect snack with these Cinnamon Pineapple Finger Bites
Cooking time-10 minutes
The problem with these finger bites is there are never enough.
You just can’t stop eating their sugary, buttery goodness. Until they are gone.
Luckily, they don’t take long to make. (Again)
What Do You Need?
- A pineapple cut into segments
- A stick of butter
- 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
How Do I Do It?
- First of all, you need to melt the butter next to the fire.
- While you’re waiting for slice up the pineapple into spears.
- Mix the melted butter with the brown sugar and the cinnamon.
- Using a teaspoon, gently cover the pineapple in your glaze.
- Place the pineapple spears on the fire using a grill and wait 8 minutes for perfection to ensue.
Desserts#18 Sit back and Relax with the laziest, tastiest Giant Oreo Cookie
Cooking time – 30 minutes
Camping can involve a lot of work. So why not give in to your sweet tooth in a way that uses almost no extra energy at all?
This Giant Oreo Cookie is the ultimate lazy pudding and always good to have in your repertoire.
What Do You Need?
- A flat frying pan
- Cookie Dough
- 2 Packets of Oreo Cookies (Other cookies can also work)
How Do You Do It?
- Squash the cookie dough around the pan so it creates a base.
- Crush in the Oreo cookies. Yeah, it’s that easy.
- Place the pan onto the campfire and watch for 30 minutes as the cookie dough rises all around your precious cookies.
- Give it 5 minutes to cool down and then tuck in!
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed these quick and ridiculously tasty campfire recipes.
It’s always surprising just how creative and convenient campfire food can be.
Some of the recipes give you plenty of energy for the rest of the day, while others are just purely indulgent.
What they all have in common is how simple and tasty they are!
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