8 Recipes That Will Have You Eating Like Royalty on Your Next Camping Trip

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A lot of people think that camping food needs to stick to the basics, like hot dogs and burgers, but just because you’re out in the wilderness doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a more creative meal. In fact, it’s a lot simpler than you might think to whip up all kinds of tasty treats on your next camping trip

From grilled chicken with whiskey barbecue sauce to campfire tarts, the following recipes are so tasty that they only require a pan, a fire, and a bit of preparation and planning. 

 

Camping Maple Sriracha Chicken Kabobs

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Sweet, spicy, and simple to make, these kabobs are the perfect camping companion. You’ll only need a grill and a handful of ingredients, and before you know it you’ll be devouring this flavorful meal around the campfire

 

Campfire Tarts

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You’ll need a set of these roasting sticks to make this recipe, but it’s oh-so-worth the investment. You can cook these ooey gooey tarts right over the campfire in just five minutes. Even better, the recipe only requires two ingredients: one package of biscuit dough and two cans of pie filling. Of course, you can always add whipped cream and chocolate sauce to spice it up. 

Camping Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings

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This meal requires a dutch oven and about an hour to make, but the warm, comforting flavor of chicken and dumplings makes it well worth the effort. Plus, this meal is just as yummy as a leftover treat as it is fresh, so it’s a great way to knock out two days’ worth of dinners in one go. 

 

Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets

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Not only is this recipe scrumptious, but it also requires very little clean-up. In fact, you can eat them right out of the foil they’re made in, so you don’t even need to waste any plates. The recipe is also a cinch to customize, allowing you to easily tailor the ingredients to your culinary preferences. 

Pinnacles Scramble

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This yummy egg scramble with cheese and potatoes is a great way to wake up on your next camping trip. If you prepare the potatoes ahead of time, all you’ll need to do at camp is throw some eggs and the rest of the ingredients on a cast-iron skillet and you’ll be noshing in no time. 

 

Grilled Pizza with Pears, Pecorino, and Walnuts

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This grilled pizza doesn’t require any sort of special pizza-cooking accessory; all you need to do is throw the dough right on the grill and add the toppings. And you can simplify the recipe even further by swapping homemade dough with flatbread or pita bread. 

Grilled Chicken with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce and Spicy Slaw

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You’ll need a grill for this one, but that’s easy to find at many campsites. At home, you can whip up the yummy whiskey barbecue sauce and spicy slaw, then when you get to camp you can grill the chicken. All that’s left is to put ‘em on a plate and enjoy!

 

Red Wine Hot Chocolate

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What’s better than cozying up around a fire with hot chocolate? Cozying up around a fire with boozy hot chocolate. This simple wine-infused hot chocolate takes just five minutes to make, and it’ll leave you with a cinnamon-y, sugary, chocolate-y treat that warms you from the inside out. Bonus points if you add a charred marshmallow to it while listening to our curated Campfire Essentials playlist

 

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