As the leaves are starting to change from greens to reds, that can only mean one thing [aside from football season] – campfire season! Lauren here from the LIY Team! I can be found sipping wine around the campfire on any given Saturday night this time of year, and while we’re sipping we’re snacking too – ideally something made over the fire! I’m sharing 3 of our most frequently made campfire recipes today, perfect for whether your fire setup is happening in the backyard or at the campsite! For most of our campfire recipes, I use these individual aluminum foil round pans as they cook quickly and evenly, and are great for pre-camping trip prep! However, if you’re cooking for a larger group you could cook them i n one large pan, just know it will most likely take longer!
PS if you’re looking for more camping ideas, I shared our RV must-haves in this post!
Campfire Chicken Fajitas
Campfire Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders, sliced lengthwise into strips
- 1 Yellow Onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 Poblano Pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1/4c cup Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- Flour tortillas, sour cream, guac, salsa, etc for serving
Instructions
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To a large mixing bowl, add chicken, onion, both peppers and olive oil. Toss together to coat. Add all seasoning ingredients and toss to coat well.
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Divide mixture among prepared foil tins
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Place over fire and heat about 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Campfire Mac N Cheese
Campfire Mac And Cheese
Ingredients
- 7 oz Package Elbow Macaroni
- 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Gouda cheese
- 1/3 cup Cream
- 3 Tbsp Cold Butter Cubed
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
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Stir your cream into your pasta.
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Add the cheese and butter cubes.
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Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
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Spray your foil pans with nonstick cooking spray.
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Pour your prepared pasta into the pans
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Cover with aluminum foil (sprayed with cooking spray)
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Cook above hot coals (about 3 inches above) for 10-12 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
S’More Nachos
S’More Nachos
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers
- Chocolate Chips
- Mini Marshmallows
- Regular Marshmallows
Instructions
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Break the graham crackers into 1-2" pieces, and layer on the bottom of an 8×8 foil pan
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Sprinkle mini marshmallows on graham crackers
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Sprinkle chocolate chips on mini marshmallows
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Repeat with another layer of all three ingredients
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Add in a handful of regular size marshmallows
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Cover with aluminum foil and place over the fire for 10 minutes
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Be sure to closely monitor so that it doesn't burn! As soon as the marshmallows and chocolate is just start to melt, it is done!
