3 Delicious Recipes for Cooking Over a Campfire
Cooking over a campfire is one of the most rewarding aspects of camping or glamping, offering an opportunity to prepare meals with the natural ambiance of the outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-time glamping enthusiast, knowing a few simple, flavorful recipes can elevate your outdoor dining experience. Cooking over an open flame not only brings a smoky depth to your meals, but it also lets you connect with nature in a unique way. Here are three easy and delicious recipes that are easy to prepare, satisfying, and perfect for cooking over a campfire.
1. Campfire Breakfast Skillet
Start your day off right with a hearty and customizable campfire breakfast skillet. This meal is versatile and can be made with a variety of ingredients depending on what you have on hand. Start by heating a skillet over your campfire. Once it’s hot, add a couple of tablespoons of oil or butter, then sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened. Next, crack a few eggs directly into the skillet and scramble them with the veggies. For extra flavor, add cooked sausage, bacon, or cheese to the mix. Serve with toasted bread or fresh fruit for a satisfying and energizing breakfast that will fuel your day of outdoor adventure.
2. Campfire Foil Packets
Foil packets are an excellent way to cook over a fire because they’re easy to prepare, require minimal cleanup, and can be customized to suit your tastes. For a delicious campfire foil packet meal, take a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and layer on your favorite ingredients. Try a combination of chicken, potatoes, and vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and corn. Season with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, then fold the foil into a packet, sealing it tightly. Place the packet on the coals of your campfire (not directly in the flames) and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. The result is a flavorful, perfectly cooked meal with minimal effort and cleanup. You can also swap the chicken for fish, beef, or even a vegetarian mix for different flavors.
3. Campfire S’mores Brownies
No campfire meal is complete without a delicious dessert, and campfire s’mores brownies are the perfect sweet treat to end the evening. This indulgent dessert combines the classic campfire s’mores experience with the richness of brownies. To make it, prepare a box of brownie mix according to the package directions, adding in some chocolate chips for extra gooeyness. Once mixed, pour the brownie batter into a greased skillet. Place the skillet on the campfire grate and cook for about 20 minutes, checking occasionally for doneness (you can insert a toothpick to check). Once the brownies are nearly done, top them with marshmallows and chocolate chunks, and return to the fire for another 5 minutes to melt everything together. The gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate provide a perfect s’mores twist to your campfire dessert.
Cooking over a campfire is all about simplicity and creativity, and these three recipes are designed to make your outdoor meals easy, flavorful, and fun to prepare and create memories along the way. Embrace the smoky flavors and take time to savor the simple pleasures of outdoor dining. Next time you're gathering around the fire, try these recipes and turn your campsite into a gourmet kitchen under the stars!
