Planning campfire meals can be a bit of a challenge. With these easy skillet, skewer, and campfire recipes, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious camping meals from breakfast to dessert.
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40 Fun & Easy Camping Recipe Collection
Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the summer months. There’s nothing quite like waking up in the fresh air, cooking a hearty breakfast over the campfire, and spending the day exploring nature.
However, planning campfire meals can be a bit of a challenge.
Ready for some fun and easy campfire recipes? Whether you’re out camping or just cooking in your backyard, these recipes are perfect for cooking over an open flame.
From s’mores to pizza, we’ve got you covered with all kinds of deliciousness.
Some of our favorite campfire recipes include foil packet meals, Dutch oven dishes, and kebabs.
Foil packet meals are perfect for camping because they’re so easy to prepare and clean up. Simply layer your ingredients in a heavy-duty foil packet, seal it up, and place it on the coals to cook.
Dutch ovens are great for baking campfire bread, cobbler, and even lasagna!
And kebabs are always a hit – who doesn’t love skewers of grilled meat and veggies?
With these easy skillet, skewer, and campfire recipes, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious camping meals from breakfast to dessert.
Choose from classics like eggs and bacon or go for something a little more adventurous like grilled vegetables or skewered shrimp.
Whichever recipe you choose, we’ve got plenty of tips to help you make the perfect meal.
So get out there and enjoy the great outdoors and get ready to fire up the grill and cook up some amazing food!
40 Fun & Easy Campfire Recipes
Planning campfire meals can be a bit of a challenge. With these easy skillet, skewer, and campfire recipes, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious camping meals from breakfast to dessert.
Campfire Reuben Recipe
The Campfire Reuben Recipe is easy to make on the BBQ grill, campfire, Air Fryer or even in a fry pan. Hearty rye oozing with melted Swiss cheese, thin sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing.
Walking Tacos Recipe
Whether you call them Tacos in a Bag or Walking Tacos, they make such an easy meal with easy cleanup, that they’ll be asking for them all the time.
Keto Friendly Zucchini Pizza Pie
Love pizza but are trying to stay away from carbs? Don’t worry. You can still enjoy National Pizza Day with our Zucchini Pizza Pie recipe. Instead of a bread crust, you can make a crust using zucchini.
Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a standout amongst the BEST comfort food out there as I would like to think.
Cast Iron Skillet Cookie
Yummy Chocolate chip cookie dough filled with peanut butter cups, Oreos, Chocolate chips, graham crackers, marshmallows and topped with ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream. The perfect Cast Iron Skillet cookie S’mores recipe around the campfire!
Cast Iron Skillet Cherry Cobbler Recipe
With only six ingredients this Cherry Cobbler recipe is super easy and delicious in a cast iron pan! We serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream.
Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A perfect cast iron skillet southwest breakfast casserole campfire meal with all your favorites, eggs, hash browns, bacon, peppers, jalapenos, and cheese.
Cajun Chicken Kabobs
These simple oven-baked Cajun Chicken Kabobs are packed with flavor, chunks of boneless skinless chicken breasts, andouille sausage, fresh bell peppers, and onions! Kabobs are such a fun way to serve chicken and veggies and they taste great, too!
Campfire Mixed Paella Recipe
One of the best things about camping is being able to cook over the fire. A favorite camping meal is the Campfire Mixed Paella recipe.
Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Parmesan Recipe
I have to say that the Skillet Chicken Parmesan recipe is one of the best cast iron skillet recipes that I make. Whether camping or at home, this is the perfect comfort meal.
Cheesy Dip Recipe
This Cheesy Dip Recipe is a fun recipe but it’s also perfect for the RV and camping lifestyle. This is one recipe that kids and adults alike love.
International S'mores...Twists on an American Classic
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www.christinascucina.com
Take your taste buds on a trip around the world at your next camping trip with these international s'mores! Everyone loves them and they're so much fun to make!
Pie Iron Recipes for Camping
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petersfoodadventures.com
Just in time for camping season - Pie Iron Recipes that are a little bit fancy, yet super easy to make - Lemon Meringue and Chocolate Caramel Iron Pies
Pumpkin Spice S'mores
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waitingforblancmange.com
These warming pumpkin spice s’mores are the ultimate campfire treat. Pumpkin spice marshmallows and lotus Biscoff biscuits.
These nachos are loaded and so easy to make in a camp Dutch oven.
Chicken Kebabs Recipe
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clankitchen.com
Chicken kebabs are super easy to make-just add chicken and veg to a skewer. But the marinade featured in this recipe is worth the small amount of extra time to make, as turns a tasty kebab into a delicious one.
Grilled herb turkey kabobs
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www.throughthefibrofog.com
These grilled herb turkey kabobs are full of flavor, with a simple but delicious herb marinade. A real crowd-pleaser around the campfire and so easy to make!
Oreo Skillet Brownies (cast iron skillet brownie)
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richanddelish.com
These fudgy oreo skillet brownies are loaded with oreo chunks, and chocolate chunks, have a crinkly top, and are ready in under one hour!
Foil Pack Southwest Sausage and Potatoes
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www.fromvalerieskitchen.com
You just can’t beat the foil pack method of cooking for an easy, stress-free summer meal. This Foil Pack Southwest Sausage and Potatoes takes just minutes to assemble, 15 minutes to cook, and cleanup is almost non-existent!
Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets
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theforkedspoon.com
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.
S’mores Bars
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mooreorlesscooking.com
These S’mores Bars are a cinch to put together. With a golden buttery Graham Cracker crust, gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate chips, these will disappear quickly at your next party!
Sweet and Salty Popcorn - Plant-Based on a Budget
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plantbasedonabudget.com
Give your usual popcorn a sweet and salty twist using this super easy and budget-friendly recipe! You will only need a couple of minutes and 3 ingredients to make the popcorn flavoring.
Smores Dip
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www.bakingbeauty.net
Gooey marshmallow and smooth milk chocolate make this Smores dip taste just like my favorite campfire treat. This easy recipe is perfect for camping, movie nights, and after-school snacks.
Irish Nachos
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www.bakingbeauty.net
Crisp potato rounds topped with crispy bacon and gooey cheese. Your new favorite appetizer or side dish: is so addicting!
South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs
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carnediem.blog
A staple of any African Braai, South African Sosaties are skewers of tender meat, typically lamb, marinated with curry and apricot jam and grilled along with dried apricots. Cooked over an open flame these lamb and apricot kebabs are simple, yet delicious.
Wood-Fired Seafood Paella
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carnediem.blog
Don't let this classic Spanish dish intimidate you. This Wood-Fired Seafood Paella is pretty easy to make, easily customizable to include your favorite seafood, and most importantly absolutely delicious. Though this recipe can be made on a standard stove, cooking it on a grill or smoker really makes this dish stand out.
French Toast Foil Packet
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littlesunnykitchen.com
Super easy french toast foil packet with cinnamon, strawberry, and walnuts. This can be cooked in the oven, on a grill, or over the campfire! It’s a great camping and grilling recipe that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
Easy Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
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budgetdelicious.com
These 5 ingredient Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are a pantry staple, minimal prep lunch or weeknight dinner that can be made on the grill or in the oven. The whole family will love these.
S'mores Nachos (Campfire, Grill, Oven)
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budgetdelicious.com
Toasty marshmallow, sweet, melty chocolate and crunchy graham crackers – S’mores are the flavor of summer. Now you can enjoy them anytime with this fun S’mores Nachos recipe that perfect for cooking on the grill or in the oven.
Damper
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aussiehomecook.com
This damper is a quick and easy soda bread. Make it in a camp oven over the coals or 'on a stick' over the fire.
Campfire Whiskey Peach Cobbler
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stefseatsandsweets.com
This peach cobbler is easy to make with cake mix and fresh peaches. Cooked directly over the fire in the cast iron skillet.
Grilled Vegetables in Foil
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thecleaneatingcouple.com
Grilled Vegetables in Foil are healthy, easy and simple to make! A delicious vegetable medley on the grill is the perfect side dish to any meal.
Loaded Irish Nachos - Easy Potato Nachos!
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whitekitchenredwine.com
A delicious (and EASY) appetizer or meal that combines crispy roasted potatoes with all of your favorite nacho toppings made right in the skillet!
Easy Campfire Eclairs
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bitzngiggles.com
Easy Campfire Eclairs – Crescent roll dough wrapped around roasting forks, browned over the campfire, then filled with pudding and topped with chocolate frosting! Such a great camping treat!
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Creamy Avocado Dill Dressing
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happykitchen.rocks
Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob is very juicy and pairs so well with creamy vegan avocado dill dressing. Easy and impressive recipe for your summer barbecue!
CAMPFIRE CONES! Stuff it, Grill it, EAT IT!
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princesspinkygirl.com
Campfire Cones are a great alternative to the messy s’mores and the perfect camping recipe! Stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas and anything else you have around the house!
Campfire Nachos - How to Make Nachos on the Grill, Campfire or Oven!
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princesspinkygirl.com
This Campfire Nachos Recipe makes for the crunchiest, cheesiest, and most delicious nachos around a campfire that you’ll ever have!
Campfire Apple Pie Packets
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www.lovefromtheoven.com
Campfire Apple Pie Packets are a delicious and easy dessert that your entire family will love. These yummy no-fuss apple pie foil packets can be made on the grill, over a campfire or baked in the oven.
Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
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thesoccermomblog.com
Looking for a quick and easy dinner that’s a break from the usual? Look no further! These Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets are bursting with bold flavor and ready in about 20 minutes!
Sour Cream and Onion Popcorn
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mooreorlesscooking.com
Popcorn is such an easy and delicious snack for game night. This Sour Cream and Onion Popcorn will be a hit with your football friends and family!