Easy Campfire Recipes for Family Fun

Grilled hot dogs, gooey s'mores, and crispy bacon—campfire cooking is one of our favorite activities! It's filled with delicious food that the entire family can help prepare. If you're new to cooking over an open flame, don't worry! We've gathered a round-up of our favorite easy campfire recipes that even kids can assist with.

Campfire Cooking Recipes

1. Brown Bears

Mmm, this sweet, simple treat will have you coming back for more! Like a snickerdoodle on a stick, brown bears need just four ingredients to make a delicious snack or dessert.

Grocery List:

• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 can refrigerated plain biscuit dough

How it's done:

1. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.
2. Melt butter in another bowl.
3. Separate biscuits and form each into a rope (4 to 5 inches long).
4. Wrap the dough around campfire skewers and hold over the fire, turning until browned and firm (about 8 to 10 minutes).
5. Dip cooked biscuits in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

2. Campfire Blueberry Orange Muffins

Everyone loves muffins, and this campfire muffin recipe is a fun twist! They're hot, delicious, and require minimal effort.

Grocery List:

• 1 box prepared blueberry muffin mix
• Oranges (one for each muffin)

How it's done:

1. Prepare blueberry muffin mix as directed.
2. Cut an orange in half and scoop out the flesh.
3. Fill one half with muffin mix and cover with the other half. Wrap in aluminum foil.
4. Cook over the fire for about 10 minutes, turning every minute.

3. Campfire Bacon

Crispy and smoky, campfire bacon is a breakfast favorite!

Grocery List:

• 1 pack of bacon

How it's done:

1. Weave bacon strips onto skewers, leaving space at the end.
2. Rest skewers over campfire flames, rotating every 5 minutes.
3. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until crispy.

4. Gooey S'mores Granola

Transform your favorite dessert into breakfast with this s'mores granola recipe.

Grocery List:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• Pinch of cinnamon and sea salt
• 1 tablespoon oil or butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup chocolate chips

How it's done:

1. Mix oats, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add oil and syrup.
2. Place the mixture in aluminum foil and wrap tightly.
3. Heat on coals for 5-10 minutes, then add marshmallows and chocolate chips.

5. Campfire Pizza Rolls

Enjoy pizza rolls over the campfire—perfect for summer nights!

Grocery List:

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 package pepperoni
• 1 package mozzarella cheese cubes
• Pizza sauce or ranch for dipping

How it's done:

1. Alternate cheese and pepperoni on a skewer, then wrap with crescent roll dough.
2. Cook over coals for about 10 minutes until golden brown and melty.

6. Foil Pack Cheesy Fries

A crowd-pleaser for all ages, these cheesy fries are a must-try!

Grocery List:

• 1 bag (14 oz) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 4 slices American cheese
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons bacon bits

How it's done:

1. Toss fries with melted butter and wrap in aluminum foil.
2. Cook over medium fire for 20-30 minutes.
3. Top with cheese and cook until melted.

7. Blueberry Cobbler

Finish off your meal with a delicious blueberry cobbler that feeds the whole family!

Grocery List:

• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

How it's done:

1. Combine blueberries, sugar, and flour in a bowl.
2. Place in a disposable baking pan and cover with aluminum foil.
3. Cook on a grill or rack for 10-20 minutes, then top with biscuit dough and cook until golden brown.

We hope you and your crew enjoy these easy and satisfying campfire recipes as much as we do. These kid-friendly dishes are perfect for quality family time during your next camping adventure!

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