10 Simple Must-Try Campfire Meals for Your Next RV Adventure

RV camping takes you to new places, where the everyday becomes extraordinary, and even your camping meals become an adventure. The aroma of food cooking over a crackling fire, shared laughs around the campfire, and the satisfaction of creating a delicious meal in the great outdoors – it all adds up to unforgettable moments.

Today, we're going to unlock the culinary magic of campfire cooking with detailed recipes on ten RV camping meals that we think are completely delicious. Let's dive in!

1. Hobo Packs

This all-in-one feast is perfect for those nights when you're looking for a hearty camping meal with minimal cleanup. This snack can be cooked directly on the open fire or on a camp stove with ease.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken or beef, cubed
• 4 cups of assorted vegetables, chopped (e.g., potatoes, carrots, bell peppers)
• Your favorite seasonings - we're big fans of Traeger seasonings in our household.
• 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil

Instructions:

1. Divide the meat and vegetables equally onto the center of each foil sheet.
2. Sprinkle your chosen spices over the ingredients.
3. Simply wrap the ingedients in foil to create a sealed pouch.
4. Place the packs directly on the campfire coals and cook for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Trying different flavor combinations is what makes this meal exciting. Recently we had beef tip, bell peppers and sweet potatoes and it was fantastic! Toss on some melted butter for an incredibly rich and tasty meal.

2. Skewered Kebabs

Kebabs are a campfire classic – easy to make and customizable to everyone's tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of your chosen protein (e.g., chicken, beef, tofu), cut into cubes
• 2 bell peppers, cut into squares
• 1 large red onion, cut into squares
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• Your choice of marinade
• Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions:

1. Marinate your chosen protein in your favorite marinade for at least 30 minutes. This can be prepped prior to your trip in a sealed container for a more intense marinade.
2. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
3. Thread the protein and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating as desired.
4. Grill over the camp fire, turning frequently, for 10-15 minutes, or until the protein is fully cooked.

Kebabs are the perfect snack which appeal to anyone. If you're looking for a sweet treat, mix it up a bit and kebab some grilled peaches. These pair perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

3. Pre-made Burgers

If you're looking for an easy camping meal, burgers are always a hit. These pre-made burgers made with our balanced blend of seasonings are a breeze to transport and are always a hit at the campsite:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 burger buns
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• Desired burger toppings (e.g., cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup)
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tps onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Mix ground beef and seasonings in a bowl.
2. Form into four equal-sized patties and freeze individually wrapped.
3. At the campsite, thaw the burgers and cook on a grill grate over the campfire for about 5 minutes each side, or until the desired doneness.
4. Just before pulling the burgers off of the grill grate, add your cheddar cheese so that it has a moment to melt.
5. Serve on buns with your favorite barbecue sauce and toppings

Another great customizable and delicious snack. We love to set up our picnic table full of add-ins so that the family can craft their creations however they see fit!

4. Stuffed Bell Peppers

A meal in a bell pepper? Yes, please! These stuffed peppers will definitely get your camping crew asking for more! Here is what you need:

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 lb ground beef or turkey, cooked
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Your choice of spices
• 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil

Instructions:

1. Slice off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds.
2. Mix cooked rice, cooked ground meat, shredded cheese, and your choice of spices in a bowl.
3. Stuff the peppers with the rice mixture.
4. Wrap each pepper individually in foil.
5. Cook in the embers of the campfire for about 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

These serve as a tasty snack for your camping trips and can be one of the healthier snacks if stuffed with the right ingredients.

5. Campfire Pizza

Who said pizza isn't camp food? With some pre-made dough, you can create a scrumptious pizza over your campfire.

Ingredients:

• Pre-made pizza dough rounds
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite pizza toppings
• Cornmeal or flour, for dusting
• 1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
• 1 can tomato paste (6oz)
• 1 1/2 tbs ground oregano
• 2 cloves of chopped or minced garlic (or sub 2 tsp dried minced garlic if you don't have fresh)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp olive oil (sub water if you would like it oil-free)

Instructions:

1. To prep the sauce, first mix the tomato sauce and paste together in a bowl until you have a smooth texture. Then stir in the remaining ingrediants to complete.
2. When ready to serve, roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface.
3. Place the rolled-out dough onto a cast-iron skillet dusted with cornmeal.
4. Spread a layer of pizza sauce, followed by shredded cheese and your chosen toppings.
5. Cook on a campfire grill grate, rotating periodically for even cooking. Cook until the pizza crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

This is one of those camping snack recipes that you'll use again and again. I'm sure you're seeing a trend here with customizable options. Camping is a fun adventure; and your camping recipes should be no different!

6. Corn on the Cob

Nothing says summer quite like corn on the cob, especially when it's cooked over an open flame. Your next camping trip will not be complete without this simple to make recipe:

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, husks on
• Butter, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Soak the corn in water for about 20 minutes before your trip.
2. Place the corn directly onto the campfire grill grate.
3. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and the husks are charred.
4. Let the corn cool slightly before pulling back the husks and silks.
5. Season with melted butter, salt, and pepper as desired.

As a fun way to get different with our corn on the cob, we like to buy popcorn seasonings and roll our cobs through so that the melted butter pulls the delicous, salty flavor.

7. Bannock Bread

The smell of bannock cooking mixed with the fresh air outdoors transports me back to my childhood. This simple bread cooked on a stick is a camping snack recipe that's both fun to make and eat. After you try it once, it will surely be a tradition that will be carried on to your next camping trip. Here is how we make it:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons of cold butter
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• About 3/4 cup water
• Long, sturdy sticks
• Ziplock bag or other container

Instructions:

1. At home, mix the flour, baking powder, butter, sugar and salt in a Ziploc bag or container.
2. At the campsite, slowly add water and knead until you have a dough ball that's not too sticky.
3. Divide the dough into smaller balls and wrap each portion around the end of a sturdy stick.
4. Hold the wrapped sticks over the fire, rotating frequently, for around 15 minutes, until the bread is golden, puffing up and cooked through.

Bannock is a complex vessel in that you can use it for both sweet and savory camping meals. For a sweet treat, try dipping in jelly, sprinkling some chocolate chips on or topping with dried cranberries or other dried fruits. For savory, you can enjoy as-is, spread butter or even use it as the base for your campfire breakfast and top with scrambled eggs.

8. Pre-marinated Meats

Pre-marinating your meats ensures you'll have flavorful and tender proteins ready to cook on your campfire. This simple prep is fairly self explanitory, but also a must-have for any camping trip! Let's have a look at our marinade which is made to pair perfectly with the great outdoors:

Ingredients For Our Universal Meat Marinade:

• 3 tbs low sodium soy-sauce
• 1 serrano chile
• 3 cloves of fresh garlic minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp grated ginger

Other Ingredients:

• Your favorite meats (any meat will work - steak, chicken, pork chops, etc.)

1. At home, mix together all of the ingrediates from our marinade. Add your chosen meats, ensuring to completely engulf them completely.
2. Leave the marinating meats in a sealed container or a zip-top bag and let them absorb the flavors during your drive out to the campsite (or longer, as desired).
3. At the campsite, cook the meats on a grill grate over the campfire until they're done to your liking.

This meta marinade pairs perfectly with a cast iron pot of baked beans for the perfect dinner. Or fire up a steak to serve with some eggs for an upscale camping breakfast.

9. Campfire Nachos

One of our favorite camping snacks! This cheesy, crowd-pleasing dish is easy to make on the campfire and will sure to solve any snack situation.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of tortilla chips
• 1 can of pre-cooked beans or seasoned meat
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• Desired nacho toppings (e.g., salsa, jalapenos, sour cream)

Instructions:

1. In a cast-iron skillet, layer tortilla chips, beans or meat, and cheese.
2. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil.
3. Place the skillet over your campfire and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Add your favorite nacho toppings and serve directly from the skillet.

You must try this on your next camping trip - you will not be disappointed!

10. Foil-Wrapped Baked Apples

End your day with some sweet camping snacks. These baked apples are simple to make and oh-so-delicious.

Ingredients:

• 4 apples
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil

Instructions:

1. Core the apples, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
2. Fill each apple with a tablespoon of butter, a teaspoon of brown sugar, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
3. Wrap each apple individually in foil.
4. Place the wrapped apples into the embers of your campfire, avoiding direct flames. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender.

If you would like to kick your baked apples up a bit, consider serving over vanilla ice cream with crushed graham crackers and whipped cream on top.

Bonus: Trail Mix

Enjoying your camping trip would feel incomplete if you didn't bring along some homemade trail mix. Here is what we include in our snack mix:

Ingredients:

• Rolled Oats (we liked to support Canadian products whenever we can)
• Dried Fruit (dried cranberry, apple chips, apricots and figs are our favorites)
• Raw Nuts (Almonds, pecans, cashews and macadamia are our go-to nuts)
• Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds can provide a nutritional boost)
• Spices, seasonings and other fun stuff (depending on the mix, we'll throw some spice add ins or even chocolate chips or our favorite cereal for fun).

You can also add binders like peanut butter, honey and maple syrup to make some simple and delicious homemade granola bars out of your snack mix. Simply add all of the incredients into a candy bar mold or even a muffin tin and voila!

Camping Trip Snacks Can Be Fun!

While they may be a fun snack, camping recipes aren't limited to just hot dogs or marshmallows. And while granola bars and potato chips make for delicious camping treats, there is nothing like a warm meal cooked over an open fire. With a little preparation and these delicious, campfire-friendly recipes, you can turn your RV camping trip into a true culinary adventure. So prep for your next trip, break out your fire-starting skills and get cooking!

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