30 Camping Recipes to Level Up Your Outdoor Cooking
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One of the very best things about summer is packing up the family and heading out on a camping trip. (Well, for some people, anyway!) There's nothing quite like sleeping under the stars, leaving your phone behind, and soaking up nature with the ones you love. Maybe you'll go hiking, catch some fish, or even spot a few birds—but whatever your adventure holds, you'll definitely need something tasty to keep you fueled up. So before you zip into those sleeping bags, check out these easy and delicious camping recipes.
Back when the Drummond kids were younger, camping trips along the creek were a yearly tradition. "They fish and play and build a fire, and they talk and lie back and look at the stars," Ree Drummond says. They'd also chow down on classic camping food like skillet cornbread, cowboy beans, and grilled sausages cooked over the fire. Here, you'll find family favorites, plus plenty of new campfire dinners and foil-packet recipes perfect for cooking outdoors. Some are even easy enough to whip up right on a portable grill.
We've also included handy camping tips so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors and plenty of camping snacks that you can pack in your cooler ahead of time. And to give your camping trip the sweet ending it deserves, there are campfire desserts like grilled fruit and even easy doughnut kebabs, as well as s'mores desserts. After all, it wouldn't be camping with roasted marshmallows, now would it?
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Take your camping menu to the next level with crispy, bacon-wrapped hot dogs. This easy grilling idea is perfect for meat lovers and guaranteed to become everyone's favorite around the campfire.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs recipe.
Pickle Cheeseburger Bites
Forget squished burger buns. Stack your favorite cheeseburger ingredients on skewers instead, and you've got the perfect campsite bite!
Get Ree's Pickle Cheeseburger Bites recipe.
Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken
Dr Pepper is a big deal in the Drummond household. So, of course, they'd be the first to suggest taking a can (or 10) on a camping trip! Sip on a cold one while you grill up this delicious chicken, which uses the soda to make the sticky-sweet sauce.
Get Ree's Dr Pepper BBQ Chicken recipe.
Simple Grilled Flank Steak
When you're camping, quick recipes are key. Flank steak cooks fast and tastes great with minimal huffin' and fussin' in the summer heat. Grill each side for a few minutes and pair it with beans for an easy camp dinner.
Get the Simple Grilled Flank Steak recipe.
Poblano-Potato Bundles
Why boil potatoes when grilling them is so much simpler with these poblano-potato foil packs? Toss it all together, wrap tightly, and grill for a creamy and delicious side!
Get Ree's Poblano-Potato Bundles recipe.
Beer Brats
Brats simmered in beer and onions make for a heavenly camping meal. Finish them off on the grill and they're good to go.
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Beer Can Chicken
Crack open a cold beer, then save that can for grilling chicken. It's easy, keeps the meat tender, and gives you plenty of time to relax around the fire.
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Grilled Veggie Skewers
Camping doesn't have to mean skipping your veggies. These skewers loaded with zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, and peppers grill up beautifully and taste even better!
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Grilled Watermelon
Toss watermelon slices onto the grill for a smoky twist, then add a sprinkle of cilantro and lime zest to make it even tastier.
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Campfire Cones
These cones stuffed with classic s'mores ingredients are easy and fun. No sticky fingers, just happy campers!
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Grilled Chicken Marinade
Make this marinade at home and pack it in a mason jar. It'll keep your grilled chicken juicy and delicious without any extra work at camp. (Just be sure to only marinade the chicken for up to four hours.)
Get the Grilled Chicken Marinade recipe.
Beef-Vegetable Kebabs
Everyone can grill their own dinner with these beef and veggie kebabs. Serve 'em alongside pasta salad or orzo for a filling meal after a long day.
Get Ree's Beef-Vegetable Kebabs recipe.
Grilled Potatoes
Keep potatoes from rolling away by grilling them this easy way. Boil them ahead, grill quickly, and you'll have perfectly crispy spuds.
Get the Grilled Potatoes recipe.
Grilled Peaches
Grilled peaches are sweet and simple on their own, but you can also top them with ice cream or yogurt for a tasty campfire treat.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Shrimp might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to camping recipes, but this easy skewer method makes it easy to cook them up on an outdoor grill.
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BBQ Hot Dogs with Cilantro Slaw
Grilled hot dogs topped with barbecue sauce and crunchy cilantro slaw make for one of the easiest camping dinners around. Prep the slaw ahead, and you're all set!
Get Ree's BBQ Hot Dogs with Cilantro Slaw recipe.
Grilled Mushrooms
These mushrooms grilled with garlicky soy butter taste great with just about anything. You've been warned: Everyone will find themselves reaching for more!
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Grilled Salmon
After a day of fishing, you might want to know how to grill salmon. Enter: this easy recipe that's ready in 5 minutes or less! It's perfectly seared and incredibly flaky.
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Grilled Sausages and Peppers
Sausage and peppers is such a versatile dish. You can serve it on a platter and let guests help themselves or make sandwiches using toasted rolls.
Get the Grilled Sausages and Peppers recipe.
Cowboy Beans
Looking to eat like a cowboy? Just make a batch of these comforting beans. They'll warm you up even when the sun goes down on the open range.
Get the Cowboy Beans recipe.
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