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4 Easy Camping Meal Ideas For The Whole Family

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4 Easy Camping Meal Ideas For The Whole Family

Food is an essential part of any family travel experience. Eating meals together can help strengthen your bond as a family and create a sense of togetherness. Eating out at local restaurants is also a great way to explore the culture of the place you visit. Packing snacks and meals for the journey can help save money and ensure that everyone is well-fed and energized for the day's activities. However, planning easy and delicious meals for the whole family can be challenging, especially if you’re camping. Here are four easy camping meal ideas that will be sure to please everyone.

1. Breakfast burritos

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Breakfast burritos are an easy and delicious way to start the day. They are a great option for camping because they are easy to make and fill and can be customized to suit everyone's tastes. You'll need eggs, bacon, sausage, veggies, warm tortillas, salsa, and cheese to make them. Start by scrambling the eggs and cooking the bacon, sausage, or veggies. Then, warm up the tortillas and assemble your burritos by adding the egg mixture, salsa, and cheese. Breakfast Burritos provide a lot of energy to help keep you going throughout the day. They are also easy to pack and transport so that you can enjoy them at the campsite or on the go.

2. Grilled hot dogs

Grilled hot dogs are a classic camping meal. To make them, grill the hot dogs over an open flame until they are cooked. Serve with chili, cheese, and your favorite condiments. You can also wrap the hot dogs in tortillas and add some grilled onions and peppers for an easy and delicious meal. A good plus for Grilled Hot Dogs is that you can get the whole family involved in the cooking process, as everyone can assemble their hot dog with their favorite toppings. They are also an affordable option and won't break the bank.

2. Campfire pizza

Campfire pizza is a delicious and easy meal the entire family can enjoy while camping. To make campfire pizza, you will need pizza dough, pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice. Roll out the dough and spread the sauce and cheese. Add your desired toppings, and then carefully wrap the pizza in foil. Place the pizza in the campfire's hot coals and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Serve with a side salad, and enjoy!

3. Campfire nachos

Campfire nachos are a delicious and easy camping meal to enjoy around the campfire. You will need your choice of tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings to make them. Start by spreading the tortilla chips on a piece of foil. Sprinkle with cheese and your desired toppings, such as black beans, cooked ground beef, jalapenos, and tomatoes. Wrap the foil up and place it on the campfire grill for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, and watch your family enjoy the night under the stars.

These easy camping meals are sure to please everyone in the family and make for a fun and delicious camping experience. You may also indulge with an easy entremet recipe as dessert to make the occasion fun and celebratory. Bon Appetit!



20 comments:

  1. You can never go wrong with grilled hot dogs when camping. It's a must! You can get veggie dogs now too, so no excuse not to grill one up!

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  2. Hi Rosey - I'm sure if I had grandchildren and a larger family ... I'd be going in these directions ... but can't say I'm thrilled at the thought! Campfire pizza sounds fun - while hot dogs appal me - the British in me .. I'd be happy with sausages (preferably pork (thin) ones) - over the fire, or even baked potatoes. Lots of choices - these sound fun ... cheers Hilary

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  3. Campfire nachos yes please!!! Also grilled hot dogs...Amazing options, so so good...

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  4. Campire pizza really is a fun idea! Everyone will love that one!

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  5. This all sound great! I’d probably be able to make another version of them at home too if I need something kind of quick for dinner! Thank you so much for sharing!

    -Whitney Stewart

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  6. Everything sounds delicious here. I am sure my family would like these options.

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  7. The pizza idea is awesome. I will have to share this with my husband.

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  8. Breakfast burritos are for sure a must have. I actually made them when I went camping last year. I like the idea of having pizza too though.

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  9. These are great ideas that I'll have to remember when we go camping with our big group in the fall. The nachos sound especially good!

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  10. These are great suggestions, I like how they are mainly finger-foods too so utensils are unnecessary.

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  11. We do breakfast burritos even when not camping. I love the idea of nachos from a camp fire though.

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  12. I've never thought about foods you can make whilst camping. I love that you can make nachos.

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  13. Great idea! I would like to start my camping experience with a burrito!

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  14. I have never tried a burrito for breakfast, but it sounds like something great for a lunch too, and they look yummy

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  15. Wow! These are all really great food ideas to pack on camping trip. Thanks for sharing this with us!

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  16. We love grilled hotdogs and marshmallows, these are great ideas I'd love to add them on my lists.

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  17. There is one that I never knew that you came make pizza over a camp fire. I do love the nachos as well.

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  18. We don't go camping but those are perfect for busy nights as well because they are so easy to prepare. -LYNNDEE

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  19. Never thought to make campfire pizza.

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  20. These all sound like great campfire meals. I could go for these at home as well!

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