Campfire Cuisine: 24 Recipes For Your Outdoor Adventure

Camping is all about enjoying the outdoors, hearty comfort food, and great company! Everything tastes better under the stars, whether you’re toasting marshmallows or grilling hotdogs. But camping meals can sometimes be hectic if you’re not prepared, so arm yourself with these easy-to-pack recipes. You can whip up chicken kabobs, corndog bites, or bacon and egg burritos! These recipes are simple, quick, and perfect for camping—some are even meant for foil packets for easy clean-up! Round up your crew, grab your ingredients, and let the camping feast begin!

Juicy Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs (Oven or Grill)

Grilled chicken and vegetable skewers on a white plate, featuring red onion, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini on wooden sticks. — Juicy Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs (Oven or Grill). Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

These marinated lemon herb chicken kabobs are juicy, fresh, and aromatic, with a slight char on the veggies from the fire caramelizing the marinade. These easy-to-make skewers are the perfect flavorful oven or BBQ grill recipe!
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Delicious Apple Crisp

A freshly baked apple crumble in a glass dish beside whole apples and cinnamon sticks on a white surface. — Delicious Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This apple crisp recipe combines warm, rich, spiced apples with a crispy, crumbly, nutty cinnamon topping. It’s the perfect camping dessert!
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Juicy Chicken Tandoori

Cooked chicken tandoori on a white surface next to cilantro and sliced lemons — Juicy Chicken Tandoori. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This chicken tandoori recipe is amazingly succulent and filled with earthy and aromatic spices. Although the flavors are complex, the recipe is actually quite easy!
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Tomato & Herb Vegetable Frittata Recipe

A spinach and tomato frittata in a cast iron skillet, with a slice served on a plate and fresh vegetables nearby. — Tomato & Herb Vegetable Frittata Recipe. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This quick and inexpensive tomato and herb vegetable frittata recipe is the perfect breakfast dish! Loaded with protein and veggies and baked in a cast iron skillet, it’s the best comforting yet beautiful dish for company!
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Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts

Sugared doughnuts on a wooden table with apples and a jug of cider in the background. — Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts. Photo credit: Stef Seats And Sweets.

These Apple Pie Spice Campfire donuts can be made easily in your cast iron pan with just four ingredients!
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Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets

Grilled chicken breast with herbs, surrounded by sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes, all cooked in a foil packet. — Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets. Photo credit: The Forkedspoon.

Cooked in the oven or on the grill, these amazing Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets are a quick and easy 30-minute meal filled with fresh and colorful seasonal vegetables, juicy chicken breasts, and a delicious sweet and tangy honey dijon sauce.
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Perfect Steak Chili

A pot of chili with beef, kidney beans, green peppers, and tomatoes, stirred by a wooden spoon. — Perfect Steak Chili. Photo credit: Flavourful Eats.

This Perfect Steak Chili recipe is everything you want in a bowl of hearty, comforting goodness. It’s loaded with steak, ground beef, tomatoes, beans, aromatics, and all the amazing spices that make a great chili.
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Easy Chorizo Potato Frittata (Make-Ahead Breakfast!)

A spanish omelette in a skillet, with sliced bread and a side salad on a wooden table. — Easy Chorizo Potato Frittata (Make-Ahead Breakfast!). Photo credit: Muy Bueno Blog.

This tasty mixture of buttery potatoes, spicy chorizo, and eggs makes a great brunch everyone will love.
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Cowboy Salsa

A colorful bean salad with avocado, tomatoes, corn, and cilantro in a red bowl, accompanied by a bottle of olive oil. — Cowboy Salsa. Photo credit: End Of The Fork.

Cowboy salsa is loaded with great ingredients and makes a tasty dip with tortilla chips, packed in lettuce wraps or served alongside roasted meats and vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Salsa

Camping Breakfast Skillet

A skillet with diced vegetables, chopped ham, and a sunny-side-up egg in the center, seasoned with herbs. — Camping Breakfast Skillet. Photo credit: Homemade Heather.

This camping breakfast skillet recipe is super easy to make and delicious. It’s perfect for adding to your meal planning this summer!
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Grilled Steak, Potato, And Mushroom Foil Packs

Foil packet containing beef slices and sliced red potatoes, seasoned with herbs, displayed on a dark plate. — Grilled Steak, Potato, And Mushroom Foil Packs. Photo credit: Simply Happenings.

Grilled steak, potato, and mushroom foil packs are filled with tender cuts of ribeye steak, slices of yellow or red potatoes, and mushrooms with lots of flavor! Perfect for camping!
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Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Foil Packs

Grilled chicken pieces and asparagus on a foil-lined plate, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. — Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Foil Packs. Photo credit: Simply Happenings.

This grilled chicken and asparagus foil pack recipe is full of flavor and color. They are seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and a dash of cayenne pepper. It’s all done cooking in just 20 minutes!
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Grilled Greek Halloumi Skewers

Grilled vegetable skewers with zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, served next to a bowl of potato salad on a white table. — Grilled Greek Halloumi Skewers. Photo credit: The Delicious Spoon.

These succulent Greek Halloumi Skewers combine the richness of grilled halloumi cheese with the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs.
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Carrot Raisin Salad

A bowl of carrot salad with raisins on a table, accompanied by a side of fries and a small bowl of sautéed vegetables. — Carrot Raisin Salad. Photo credit: The Delicious Spoon.

Made with just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes, this Carrot Raisin Salad recipe is a quick and easy side dish. Enjoy it with sandwiches, burgers, grilled chicken and more.
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Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Skillet

A close-up of a creamy chicken and tomato casserole topped with melted cheese. — Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Skillet. Photo credit: Stef Seats And Sweets.

This all-in-one Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Skillet is perfect for your weekend breakfast or even over the campfire! Sausage gravy, eggs, cheese, and flaky biscuits? This easy breakfast casserole so many times now and so many ways. You can cook it on the stovetop and pop it in the oven, or you can cook it over the campfire or even on your smoker/grill!
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Homemade Mcgriddles On The Blackstone

Breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, and melted cheese served on an english muffin, with more sandwiches in the background. — Homemade Mcgriddles On The Blackstone. Photo credit: Stef Seats And Sweets.

These breakfast sandwiches are sweet and savory with pancakes, sausage, egg, and cheese!
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Pizza Pull Apart Bread Recipe

A freshly baked pepperoni and cheese bread on a wire rack beside a slice on a white plate with a fork. — Pizza Pull Apart Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Couch Potato Camping.

These pizza pull-apart bread recipes satisfy your pizza cravings when camping. Using a crust made from store-bought biscuits, you can easily customize this bread with your favorite pizza toppings.
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Bacon Egg And Cheese Burritos

A breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and potatoes wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. — Bacon Egg And Cheese Burritos. Photo credit: Couch Potato Camping.

These bacon, egg, and cheese burritos are the perfect camping breakfast to bring with you! These freezer-friendly breakfasts can even be made weeks before your camping trip to save you time.
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Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

Close-up of freshly baked jalapeño cheddar biscuits in a black baking dish. — Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits. Photo credit: Jam Jar Kitchen.

Packed with freshly shredded cheese and diced peppers, these fluffy buttermilk Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits are about to become a new family favorite.
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Corndog Bites

Cornbread muffins with a slice of sausage baked into the center, served on a white plate. — Corndog Bites. Photo credit: Jam Jar Kitchen.

These delightful corndog bites are so fun to eat and even easier to make! They’re a family and lunchbox favorite!
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Popcorn Trail Mix

A close-up view of a snack mix containing popcorn, chocolate-covered pretzels, cashews, colorful chocolate candies, and other assorted treats in a bowl. — Popcorn Trail Mix. Photo credit: Begin With Balance.

This sweet & salty popcorn trail mix is a fun and simple snack to have on hand. It’s a great snack on the go, and you can easily customize it to your liking.
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Shrimp Creole Recipe

A close-up of a fork lifting a serving of jambalaya with shrimp, rice, tomatoes, and green bell peppers, garnished with parsley. — Shrimp Creole Recipe. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

This Shrimp Creole Recipe is cooked in a foil packet with cajun spices, rice, and vegetables. This is a quick, easy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup. You will love this shrimp dish with that cajun kick!
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Sausage And Shrimp Foil Packets

Mixed vegetables and slices of lemon, seasoned with spices, wrapped in aluminum foil ready for cooking. — Sausage And Shrimp Foil Packets. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

Sausage and Shrimp Foil Packets are quick and easy grilling recipes using fresh vegetables, potatoes, shrimp, and chicken sausage. Add your own spices and grill these for a protein-packed, easy cleanup meal!
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