37 Easy Camping Dinner Ideas To Make For Your Next Outdoor Trip
Summer is the best time to go camping. There are numerous ways to improve your cooking routine, even if you've been doing it for years.
You'll be eating well in the woods with these simple skillet, skewer, and campfire recipes. Check out our favorite camping dinner ideas and foil pack recipes for even more outdoor eats.
It's always fun to tell stories with your family while gazing up at the big blue sky. There are numerous things to do and items to pack to ensure that your trip goes as planned.
EASY CAMPING DINNER IDEAS
1. CHILI CAMPFIRE BAKE
Campfire Chili Bake
Need a quick and easy campfire dinner that practically bakes itself? Because this Chili Campfire Bake is so quick and simple, I recommend offering to cook dinner while your partner sets up the tent. They'll still be erecting tent poles while you grab a fishing pole and head to the water.
2. CHEDDAR BBQ CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS
Barbecue Foil Packet Chicken
Cheddar Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are quick and easy to make, and they're ideal for quick summer grilling or cooking over an open fire on this year's camping trip.
3. HOT HAM AND PINEAPPLE CAMPFIRE SANDWICHES
Hot Pineapple Ham Sandwich
These Hot Ham and Pineapple Campfire Sandwiches are quick and easy to make, and they're a big hit with the kids. The only thing faster than eating them is cleaning them up.
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4. EASY BAKED SHRIMP FOIL PACKETS
Shrimp Foil Packets Recipe
A delicious whole, paleo, and gluten-free shrimp recipe! You can even substitute another favorite seafood for the shrimp.
5. PIE IRON TASTY TACOS
Pudgie Pie Tasty Tacos
These Pie Iron Tasty Tacos are not only simple to make while camping, but they can also be made ahead of time! You can pre-make the packets or prep the ingredients so that everyone can make their own.
6. PARMESAN CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS
Chicken Parmesan Foil Packets
These Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets are a complete meal in a foil packet. You can also prepare ahead of time and store in the freezer. After you've finished making your packets, place them all in a ziplock bag and use them to keep things cold.
CAMPING DINNER IDEAS FOR LARGE GROUPS
7. ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS
Italian Meatball Kabobs
When the weather's hot and you're craving Italian food, try these delectably different kabobs. All you'll need to round out this summer meal is a green salad and some rustic bread.
8. COBB SALAD SUB
Cobb Salad Sub
We transform Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece when we need a quick meal to share. I sometimes use tortillas instead of bread to make wraps.
9. SAUSAGE AND KRAUT BUNS
Sausage and Kraut Buns
This dish has become a favorite at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in big trouble if I show up to a gathering and they don't! Try these sausage and kraut sandwiches over mashed potatoes for a fun dinner twist.
10. PORK AND BEEF BARBECUE
Pork and Beef BBQ
The combination of beef stew meat and tender pork keeps friends and family coming back for more of these tangy sandwiches. For a fresh contrast, toss in some lettuce and tomato.
11. BANANA OAT PANCAKES
Banana Egg Oat Pancakes
I used a muffin recipe to make these fluffy banana oatmeal pancakes. We enjoy them with strawberry jam for breakfast, supper, or just snacking. They're also delicious drizzled with maple syrup.
12. LAYERED PICNIC LOAVES
Layered Picnic Loaves
This hearty sandwich, inspired by one I had at a New York deli, is a fan favorite among our football-watching friends. It's easy to transport to any gathering if you make it ahead of time. It's praised by both children and adults.
13. BRATWURST SUPPER
Bratwurst Supper
After experimenting with a few bratwurst recipes, I discovered that this meal-in-one is ideal for camping because it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. It's easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce and loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms, and carrots.
CAR CAMPING DINNER IDEAS
14. FRENCH DISH (PATE CHINOIS)
Pâté Chinois
"French Dish" is a dish that has a special meaning for the three of us as French-Canadians because we all grew up eating it. It's a simple dish, but that's what makes it ideal for a camping trip.
15. KALE BACON WRAPS
Kale Bacon Wraps
These filling party snacks, made with lean turkey, crisp bacon, and lightly dressed kale, use hummus instead of cream cheese for a healthier-fish take on one of the best make-ahead appetizers we know: tortilla roll-ups.
16. YELLOW CURRY
Yellow Curry
This simple Thai Yellow Curry with chicken and vegetables is served with steamed rice. This recipe is easily vegan or vegetarian!
17. HUSH PUPPIES
Hush Puppies
This Hush Puppies Recipe is the best easy southern food side dish, with crispy outer edges and soft, tender centers that have been lightly sweetened. They are, without a doubt, the best I have ever made or tried.
18. CARAMELIZED BANANA OATMEAL
Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
Prepare yourself for the most decadent, delicious, and cozy bowl of oats you've ever tasted! Sweet and gooey caramelized bananas are served over creamy oatmeal in this caramelized banana oatmeal.
CAMPING DINNER IDEAS VEGETARIAN
19. BANANA BREAD PANCAKES
Banana Bread Pancakes
Combining banana bread flavors with the classic camping breakfast: pancakes! These pancakes, topped with walnuts, sliced bananas, and maple syrup, make getting out of bed in the morning a little bit sweeter.
20. WEST AFRICAN SWEET POTATO PEANUT STEW
West African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
If you're looking for something hearty, comforting, and healthy to eat while camping, this vegan sweet potato peanut stew is a must-try.
21. CAST IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
A simple cornbread recipe that can be made in a cast iron skillet over a campfire. On your next camping trip, pair it with a bowl of chili!
22. SOUTHWESTERN SWEET POTATO BEAN BURGER
Southwest Sweet Potato Bean Burger
These veggie burgers are the perfect excuse to fire up the grill, thanks to the combination of healthy sweet potato, bean patties, and smokey southwestern spices.
23. DUTCH OVEN LASAGNA
The Perfect Dutch Oven Lasagna
Layers of baked pasta, crispy melted cheese edges, flavorful tomato sauce, and fragrant Italian seasonings. Is there anything that compares to the mouthwatering perfection that is lasagna?
24. RED LENTIL SLOPPY JOES
One Pot Red Lentil Sloppy Joes
These Red Lentil Sloppy Joes are a plant-based take on a camp favorite. Everything cooks in one pot, making cleanup a breeze!
25. GRILLED SWEET POTATO FAJITAS
Grilled Sweet Potato Fajitas
These vegan campfire fajitas are a new take on an old classic, with grilled sweet potato "steaks," roasted peppers and onions, and a New Mexican chile marinade.
CAMPING DINNER IDEAS ONE POT
26. ONE POT PROTEIN PASTA
One-Pot-Protein-Pasta
This super easy one pot camping meal delivers a ton of protein while remaining completely vegetarian by combining red lentil pasta with garlicky sautéed kale.
27. CAST IRON FRITTATA
Cast Iron Frittata
This frittata is brimming with summer flavors like ripe tomatoes and fresh basil and topped with melty cheese. It cooks in a single skillet over a campfire or stove.
28. CHILAQUILES
Easy Chilaquiles
Crispy tortillas simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with a few eggs on top. Chilaquiles are vegetarian and take less than 30 minutes to make!
29. CAMPFIRE NACHOS
Campfire Nachos
A beloved happy hour staple is now available at a campground near you. What better way to end the day than with a cold beer, a warm campfire, and a big pot of cheesy nachos?
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