Easy Campfire Food Recipes for Families
Imagine sitting around a warm campfire with people telling stories, singing songs, and passing down wisdom you won’t find on the Internet. That’s an awesome experience. In fact, it’s the only experience where families and friends unplug and engage in real-life talks. Also, these are experiences that people remember forever and tell their children when they get older.
Sometimes, it feels like campfires are meant for the Canadian climate, as even in summer, nights can get chilly, and fire gives us warmth, light, comfort, and an opportunity to cook in the wild. However, you must have the skills and recipes for food you can cook in the wild, over an open campfire, where tools are limited, and nature becomes your kitchen.
Most people know how to cook indoors in their kitchen with all the cooking gear available, not in the wild. But with a little planning and knowing some recipes, you can cook food for your whole family with limited gear over an open campfire. If you plan to go camping soon and are looking for campfire food recipes for families, read this blog until the end for the best recipes to try on your next camping trip.
What Do You Need for Campfire Cooking?
To cook delicious meals in the wild for your family, you need the right tools, ingredients, and mindset, not just the fire. Here’s the list of items you must carry in your RV or car for campfire cooking:
| Fire Essentials | Cooking Equipment | Prep & Serving Gear | Food & Cooking Basics | Cleaning Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firewood | Cast iron skillet | Cutting board | Cooking oil | Dish soap |
| Tinder | Tongs & Spatula | Sharp knife | Salt, pepper, etc. | Brush |
| Kindling | Dutch Oven | Mixing bowl | Pre-chopped ingredients | Dish towel |
| Firestarter | Kettle | Cups | Bread, Eggs, Cheese, etc. | Trash bags |
| Shovel | Aluminium foil | Bottle opener | Water | Paper towels |
| Water bucket | Grill grate | Can opener | - | - |
Note: The essentials you may need can vary depending on what you plan to cook while camping. Make sure you pack all the ingredients and cooking gear required before leaving for camping.
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Campfire Food Recipes for Families
Though you may not be able to cook a lot of dishes in the wild, here are some campfire food recipes for families that are simple, hearty, and designed to bring everyone around the fire:
Burritos
To cook burritos in the wild, you will need the following ingredients:
Tortillas
Hash browns
Scrambled eggs
Shredded cheese
Cooked bacon or sausage
Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Layer all ingredients on a tortilla.
Wrap tightly in foil.
Warm over coals for 5-10 minutes.
Your burritos are ready to serve!
Campfire Chili
The list of ingredients you need to cook campfire chili is below:
Garlic, minced
Onion, chopped
Tomatoes, crushed
Ground beef or turkey
Chilli powder, salt, pepper
Canned beans (kidney, black, or mixed)
Instructions:
First of all, cook the meat and onions in a Dutch oven.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with bread or bannock.
Fresh-Caught Fish
Cooking fresh-caught fish is simple and easy. Here are the essential ingredients required to cook fresh-caught fish:
Cleaned fish
Lemon Slices
Fresh herbs
Butter, salt, pepper
Instructions:
Wrap seasoned fish in foil with lemon and butter.
Cook on hot coals for 10-15 minutes.
Banook on a Stick
You will need the following ingredients to cook a banook on a stick:
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
¾ cup water
Instructions:
Mix the ingredients into a dough.
Roll into ropes.
Twist around clean roasting sticks.
Cook over an open flame.
Roast until golden brown.
Serve with jam, butter, or honey.
Foil Pack Potatoes
Foil-pack potatoes are one of the best and easiest things to cook. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to cook foil pack potatoes:
Potatoes, sliced
Onion
Bell peppers
Butter or oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Instructions:
Toss all ingredients together.
Wrap tightly in foil.
Cook in the coals for 20-30 minutes
Flip halfway through to ensure it doesn’t burn.
Serve hot with the toppings of your choice!
Hot Dogs on a Stick
Your kids will love this dish, and to cook it, follow the instructions below:
Simply roast hot dogs over the fire until blistered and browned.
Serve with buns, ketchup, and mustard, and enjoy!
Campfire Grilled Cheese
Perfect dish for campfire, campfire grilled cheese doesn’t require many ingredients. For campfire grilled cheese, you will need:
Bread slices
Butter
Cheese
Instructions:
Assemble sandwiches.
Wrap in foil.
Place over the fire grate.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning once.
Your campfire grilled cheese is ready!
On the Final Note
Camping is an awesome experience, but it is incomplete until you have a campfire night with delicious food. However, cooking in the wild can be difficult if you haven’t done it before. To cook in the wild and make the tummies of everyone in the group happy, you must have all the essential cooking gear, supplies, and delicious campfire food recipes for families. All the information you need on cooking in the wild over an open campfire is mentioned above. Stay tuned to Habitat RV & Motorcoach Resort for more information on camping and glamping.