8 Best Campfire Recipes of All Times

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or anything in between, you may be surprised at just how much awesome food you can cook over a campfire. This week, we’re going to give you the 8 best campfire recipes of all time (according to us). We only have a few weeks left of summer folks (where did it go?), so be sure to get out and try these delicious treats! We’ll break the meals down into four categories, and you can click the links above the photos to get full recipes. Read on!

BREAKFAST

Campfire French Toast

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes

What better way to wake up outdoors than to this meal? This succulent French Toast is easy to put together and will take around 45 minutes from beginning to end. Yum!

Camping Breakfast Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

What’s better than a breakfast sandwich with a hot cup of coffee? A breakfast sandwich with a hot cup of coffee outdoors! This is another easy-to-prepare breakfast that everyone will enjoy.

LUNCH

Walking Tacos

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This is a simple recipe that is perfect for a quick lunch on the trail or at the campsite. You can get creative with this one…basically it’s taco meat in a chip bag, and you can add whatever ingredients you like! Trust us, these little things are delicious.

Campfire Mac N’ Cheese

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Who doesn’t love mac n’ cheese? This recipe is best made first at home, so you can bring it to the campfire and simply heat it up! This is cheesy goodness at its finest.

DINNER

BBQ Chicken Foil Packs

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes

If you haven’t tried foil pack cooking over the campfire yet, you’re missing out. This delicious meal combines chicken, barbecue sauce, fruit and veggies for an awesome southern treat. It’s a perfect dinner after a long day on the trail.

Red Wine-Marinated Hanger Steaks with Flatbreads

Prep Time: Up to 2 Days (for marinating)
Cook Time: As rare or well-done as you want them!

Talk about a gourmet meal in the outdoors! This is a simple recipe but certainly a tasty one. Your campers will be very impressed you can make this succulent of a meal over a campfire, and here’s a secret: it’s not that difficult!

DESSERTS

Pound Cake and Berry Skillet

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ummm…Yum! Chocolate, butter, berries and pound cake over the campfire? You better believe this is an amazing dish! This is a super simple and fast campfire dessert.

Campfire Tarts

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

You’ll need a special tool to make these awesome treats, but it will be well worth it! With biscuit, pie filling, fruit and whipped cream, these little treats will have everyone begging for more!

Well, there you have it! These are our favorite campfire recipes, but of course the list is subjective. Please share your favorite campfire dishes in the comments. As always, visit us at MidwestOutdoorResorts.com or call (800) 231-0425 and we’ll be happy to help plan your next camping adventure. Happy exploring!