2 Easy Camping Recipes for Quick & Delicious Meals

2 Easy Camping Recipes for Quick & Delicious Meals

Cooking outdoors doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few pantry staples and the right tools, you can serve crowd-pleasing meals fast. Try these two camp-tested, kid-approved recipes on your next trip.
Simple ingredients, big flavor—perfect for the outdoors.

🔥 Campfire Skillet Breakfast (One-Pan)

Serves 4 · ~25 minutes · Beginner-friendly

Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • Salt & pepper, oil as needed

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a hot skillet until crisp; set aside. Keep ~1 tbsp fat in the pan.
  2. Add potatoes and onion; cook 10–12 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Make 4 wells, crack in the eggs, season, cover (lid or foil), and cook 4–6 minutes to your liking.
  4. Crumble bacon on top and serve immediately.

Camp Tip: Pre-dice potatoes and onion at home and store in a zip bag with a splash of oil. Breakfast hits the table in half the time.

🍫 S’mores Cones (No-Mess Dessert)

Makes 4 · ~10 minutes · Kid-friendly

Ingredients

  • 4 waffle or sugar cones
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp crushed graham crackers or nuts (optional)

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Layer marshmallows, chocolate, and optional banana/nuts inside each cone.
  2. Wrap each cone tightly in foil.
  3. Set near hot coals or on the grill for ~5 minutes, turning once, until gooey.
  4. Unwrap carefully and enjoy while warm.

Swap It: Try peanut butter chips, white chocolate, or crushed pretzels for salty-sweet crunch.

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