It’s that time again! It’s camping season. We actually live in campgrounds year round as we travel the country in our RV, but now that it is getting to be summer the kids have started eyeing the outside grills in our sites and begging for some campfire food. There is just something about food that is cooked over an open fire that bring family and friends together. Plus, why does it taste that much better than food cooked indoors?
Either way, it’s a summer tradition for many to cook outdoors whether by bonfire, dutch oven, or grilling. But sometimes it’s nice to break out of the mold from the traditional hamburgers, hot dogs and s’mores.
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Campfire Banana Boat Recipe
Our kid’s love the gooey sweet bananas that come from melting and smooshing together in the fire. They are easy to make and can be a little less messy since you eat them with a fork or spoon. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to bring it up a notch!
Campfire Tacos in a Bag
This is a crowd pleaser that is easy to prepare and fun to assemble! It’s great for a group because people can pick and choose their toppings and can be a great allergy-friendly option.
Campfire Mini Pizzas
This is the perfect way to involve kids in the campfire cooking process. Everyone gets to make and add their own toppings and they can watch the whole thing come together!
Easy Campfire Nachos
I mean who doesn’t like nachos? Kids will love helping put these together and enjoying the mass gooey cheese fest that ensues after partaking. Super simple yet very delicious.
Campfire Mac and Cheese
Did you know you could make campfire Macaroni and Cheese? I didn’t – but what a way to step up the hot dogs over the campfire by pairing it with this delicious dish! The key here is to pre-cook the noodles, so it’s not one hundred percent actually cooked by the far but just heated up and melted. Yum!
Campfire Cooked Wrapped Foil Hot Dogs
What a fun twist on hot dogs over the fire! My kids love when I make pigs n a blanket in our RV oven but they will love them even more made over the fire!
Foil Packet Grilled Cheesy Fries
Want a good side dish for some grilled steak or sausage? These cheesy grilled fries would be a delicious addition. All kids love french fries and top it off with cheese? Perfect combination.
Cheesy BBQ Potato Foil Packets
Speaking of foil packets, which may be my favorite thing to make over the campfire since the cleanup is a snap and its always delicious. These have all the makings for a meal the kids will love. You could even purchase pre-cooked BBQ pork (shh I won’t tell anyone) to make the cooking time faster.
Campfire Cones
Going along with treats that are s’mores like but different enough to be special- we can’t get enough of these campfire cones! Easy to make and little mess!
Camping Quesadillas
Kids love quesadillas but cooking them over the campfire makes them fun and exciting!
Campfire Egg Cups
Breakfast over the campfire can be a challenge but with these ham and egg cups it’s a breeze and fun to eat!
Campfire Apple Crisp
Cobbler and crisps cooked over the fire just taste better and are a favorite camping recipe of ours. So delicious and surprisingly very simple and easy!
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
Perfect for breakfast or a quick and simple dessert! Kids (and adults) are always amazed that you can easily cook a cinnamon roll over the campfire!
Campfire Peach Cobbler
We can’t include a camping roundup post without a peach cobbler recipe. It just wouldn’t be right. This is an easy one that kids can help prepare and will love to eat!
Campfire Pizza Sandwiches
This is so clever! I love the idea of using English muffins and creating a sandwich that is delicious and easy for kids to put together and help heat in the fire (with proper supervision of course!)
Campfire Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This dessert is so unique, beautiful and fun for kids to help create. Plus if you can swing a dollop of ice cream you will swear you’ve gone to heaven.
Campfire S’mores Nachos
What a fun take on a camping classic! Make a big pan of camping s’mores and everyone gets a fork to dig in! Kid’s can help assemble and enjoy the end result!
Campfire Pizza Cones
Another easy to put together meal with very few ingredients that the kids can really get involved and be a part of. Everyone can customize their pizza cone and it uses minimal dishes!
Campfire Popcorn
If you’ve ever wanted to make popcorn over a fire the old fashioned way, this recipe is for you. Simple to prepare, and a hit for the whole family.
Campfire Pancakes with Fruit
I have no idea why but you will never find a tastier pancake that’s been cooked over the fire. Kids love pancakes no matter what, but one they got to watch be made and cooked outside will delight them even more.
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Thank you so much for sharing my campfire peach cobbler recipe! So many delicious ideas!
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