6 camping recipes for a feast around the firepit
Caramel skillet s'mores. (Photo: Erik Putz)
Camping recipes
Make-Ahead French Toast Loaf
Start your morning of outdoor activity off right with a hearty breakfast. To prep this camp meal, cook the loaf, double wrap with foil and store in a resealable bag. Refrigerate until you're packing the camp cooler. Get our make-ahead French toast recipe.
Pantry salad
Who knew camping was a great excuse to clear out your pantry? Whip this salad up ahead of your departure and store it in a resealable bag in the fridge until you pack up the cooler. Tip: This recipe also works brilliantly with kidney beans or lentils. Get the recipe.
Cheesy Camp Burgers
Just because you're cooking on an open flame doesn't mean you have to give up cheese on your burgers. These juicy patties cleverly conceal Babybel rounds for a cheesy hit minus the mess on the grill. Get the recipe.
Maple-bacon sweet potatoes
Foil-wrapped potatoes are an incredibly easy campfire side dish. We substituted the regular version for a sweet potato topped with maple syrup and bacon for that perfect balance of sweet and salty. Tip: Rub the potato with a bit of olive oil before baking for extra-crispy skin. Get the recipe.
One-Pot Classic Mac And Cheese
This one-pot pasta eliminates the mess. Isn't that what camping is all about? Tip: Boost the protein by topping with sliced grilled sausages or cumbled bacon. Get this one-pot classic mac and cheese recipe.
Caramel Skillet S'mores
Try a twist on the classic campfire dessert: use your camp skillet, caramel-filled chocolates and mini-marshmallows to create a decadent s'mores dip. Get this campfire skillet s'mores recipe.
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