While an outdoor adventure is always an exhilarating experience, campfire snacks keep it even more thrilling! Feed your adventurous spirit with some delicious and quick campfire snacks that are sure to keep you nourished on the trail. With some prepared ingredients, just a few minutes of cooking over the campfire, and a little bit of creativity, you can conjure up easy and tasty snacks that will make your camping experience even better. Read on to discover a few inspiring recipes for campfire snacks and let your inner culinary artist do the rest!
1. Easily Enjoyable Campfire Snacks
Cheese Fries
The classic cheese fries are an easy-to-make yet delicious campfire snack to enjoy. All you need is potatoes, cheese of your preference, salt and pepper. Get your potatoes, wash them off and cut into thin slices or cubes. Place them in an aluminium foil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and cheese. Close off the foil carefully and place it over the campfire to let the cheese melt and for the potato to cook then serve in a plate and enjoy!
S’mores
S’mores are amongst the most iconic campfire snacks and for good reason. With only 3 ingredients you can easily make this treat over the fire. All you need to do is get your Graham crackers, marshmallows and some chocolate bars. Toast the marshmallows over the fire and sandwich between two graham crackers and the chocolate bar. Enjoy the delicious gooey melt as soon as it’s ready.
Warmer Corn
The warmers corn is another tasty and yummy snack you can easily make at a campfire, and all you need are corn, butter and salt. Get your fresh corn and clean it thoroughly then wrap it in aluminium foil along with the butter and salt. Place directly onto the fire, turning it from time to time. Remove from the fire once it’s cooked and sprinkle your favourite seasoning and dive in!
Fruity Skewers
Fruits are a great treat to add to your campfire snack list, and all you need are fruits of your choice, like apples, bananas, pineapples, kiwi and mangoes. Get wooden skewers and chopped up the fruits into cubes and put them onto the skewers. Place the skewers over the fire for a few minutes and turn it from time to time. Once the fruits have softened a little, take them off the fire and serve with some dipping sauce and enjoy it!
Grilled Sandwiches
Grilled sandwiches are easy to make over the campfire and are a great snack to enjoy. You’ll need your choice of bread, butter, cheese, tomatoes, bacon and onions. Start by buttering the slices of bread on one side, and then place the cheese, tomatoes, bacon, and onion between the slices. Place the sandwich onto an aluminium foil and wrap it up. Put it onto the campfire flames and turn it from time to time. Once the cheese has melted, take the sandwich off the heat and serve hot.
2. Camping Comfort Foods: Simple Recipes to Cook Outdoors
Foil-Wrapped Dinner Packets
For camping trips, foil-wrapped dinners are an easy way to cook delicious meals with ease. All you need is sturdy aluminum foil, fresh vegetables, some potatoes or rice, and a piece of meat. Place the ingredients onto the foil, wrap everything up tightly, and place it onto hot coals. An easy and efficient meal is ready in no time!
Campfire Stuffed Potatoes
If you have a fire going but don’t have much time for a meal, campfire-style stuffed potatoes should do the trick! Simply wrap cleaned and dried potatoes in foil, and place directly onto hot coals. After a few minutes turn them, and put them back on the coals. Wait for a few more minutes until the potatoes are cooked through. To make them even better, prepare some toppings like melted cheese, bacon or green onions and add them as the potatoes are almost done. For a complete meal, add some chicken, beef, or fish.
Campfire Chili Dogs
This classic camping recipe is a fan favorite. To make campfire chili dogs, you’ll need hot dogs, cans of chili, some cheese, and buns. Take a hot dog, wrap it in foil, and heat it up on the coals. When it’s done, open the bun, place the hot dog, add some chili, and top with melted cheese. An easy and delicious meal on the fire!
S’mores
No camping trip is complete without the classic dessert – the s’more! To make this delicious treat, you’ll need graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Place two graham crackers together, add a piece of chocolate, and top with a marshmallow. Place the whole thing onto the campfire coals, until the marshmallow is slightly melted. Wrap the whole thing up with the other graham cracker, and enjoy!
- Use fresh ingredients for foil-wrapped dinners
- Wrap potatoes in foil and place them on hot coals
- Wrap hot dogs in foil and heat them on the fire
- Add a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers and heat on coals for s’mores
3. Nutritious Campfire Treats for All Ages
S’mores are a classic campfire treat with innumerable variations. Make s’mores the traditional way with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, or get creative and mix-and-match the ingredients to find unique flavor combinations. Try adding peanut butter, nutella, sliced bananas, or even bacon!
Fruit Kebabs provide a nutritional boost to any camping trip. Thread sliced apples, pears, and pineapple onto large skewers for a sweet and fulfilling snack. Add marshmallows or dipped pretzels to the kebabs for a lightly salted treat.
Quesadillas offer a savory and melty campfire meal. Easily turn leftovers into a tasty snack by stuffing a flour tortilla with some shredded cheese and perhaps some cooked meat. Toast it up over the fire for a few minutes until it’s golden and crispy.
Pizza Dippers are perfect for picky eaters. Cut English muffins into fourths and top with sauce, cheese, and any topping of your choice. Wrap the pizzas in tin foil and place them directly onto the embers for a hot and cheesy treat.
Apple Cobbler is a decadent sweet treat that can be made over an open flame. Start with a foil-lined pan and layer in cut up apples, diced butter, and a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top with biscuit mix and bake until lightly golden. Drizzle with melted marshmallow, and enjoy!
Banana Boats are a classic campfire snack:
- Cut a banana lengthwise
- Scoop out the middle and fill with goodies of your choice. Consider adding chocolate chips, peanut butter, granola, and/or mini marshmallows
- Wrap the filled banana in tinfoil and set over the fire for 10 minutes
- Open the tinfoil and enjoy your tasty treat!
4. Make Memorable Meals Around the Campfire
Fire up that campfire and get creative! Need ideas for a family feast away from home? These campfire recipes are sure to make for a memorable meal around the flames.
1. Campfire Nachos Dig out those aluminum foil trays, it’s time to go full nacho. Layer chips with your favourite toppings such as onions, peppers, cheese, beans, or whatever strikes your fancy. Adjust cooking time according to the strength of your fire but final smokiness is up to you.
2. Wrap-attack Looking for something a little more basic? Pick your favourite protein, veggies and maybe some potatoes for a make-it-yourself burrito. Wraps are a great meal to share around the campfire as everyone can choose what they like and wrap it up.
3. Pizza and Panini Cuisine Pizza and panini dough are both easily made ahead of time, just pre-prep and store in Ziploc bags. Cook over the fire with or without a panini press for hobo-style delights.
4. Make your own Fondue Who doesn’t love fondue? Each person cooks their own food in a pot of boiling oil or melted cheese – perfect for meats, veggies, fish, fruits and of course, marshmallows.
5. Campfire Pies Keep it simple with ready-made pie crusts filled with your favourite fillings. A great idea to pre-plan for a night under the night sky.
Bon Appétit! And don’t forget to take photos to remember all those delicious campfire recipes.
Whether you’re camping in your backyard or exploring the furthest corners of the trails, don’t forget to pack some extra campfire snacks. These recipes will keep your energy up and your stomach satisfied, so you can continue to explore and discover the outdoors in all its glory.
