Happy Campers! 30 Delicious Meals and Desserts to Make During Your Family Camping Trip

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While camping may be fun for you nature-lovers out there, one of the comforts of home you and your kids may miss is a seriously delicious meal. However, with some interesting recipes, easy directions, and basic ingredients, you can make a savory meal for the entire family over a campfire or a grilling station. While some may require cookware (a good cast iron skillet is heavy, but a must-have on the campground) or slight modifications (but will work just as well!), you'll be on your way to a tasty family meal in no time. Happy camping!

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Beef, Corn, and Potato Hobo Packs
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Beef, Corn, and Potato Hobo Packs

All you have to do with these beef, corn, and potato hobo packs is prep your food, wrap everything in aluminum foil, and place it on the grill. They should be done in about 35 minutes!

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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

Hot dogs are a quintessential camping food, but take it up a notch with these bacon-wrapped ones. Easy enough to make over a campfire or a grill (but the bacon should go in a cast iron pan), these dogs will have your family coming back for seconds.

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Brie-Stuffed Burgers
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Brie-Stuffed Burgers

A hamburger is pretty easy to make while camping, but go gourmet with these brie-stuffed burgers. You can pre-make them before you leave the house and pack them in a cooler for a quick, easy, delicious campground meal.

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Dutch Oven Caramel Apple Pie
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Dutch Oven Caramel Apple Pie

It doesn't get much better than a warm and sugary Dutch oven caramel apple pie! Grab your cast iron Dutch oven, load it up with cinnamon roll dough (pre-made is fine), then combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cracker crumbs and pecans. Remove the lid and sprinkle evenly over cut rolls. You're done once the dough rises, which should take about one to two hours depending on the strength of your campfire.

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Tilapia Peach Packets
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Tilapia Peach Packets

Like the hobo packs before it, all you need to do for these tilapia peach packets is combine fish and veggies in aluminum foil and throw them over your campfire. Make the sauce (herbs and peach puree) ahead of time and take it with you for added flavor.

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S'mores and Reese's Dip
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S'mores and Reese's Dip

This s'mores and Reese's dip reinvents one of the best campfire treats ever. In go chocolate chips, followed by Reese's peanut butter cups, and top it all off with marshmallows.

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Lemon Chicken and Potatoes in Foil
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Lemon Chicken and Potatoes in Foil

Prep your food for these lemon chicken potatoes in foil, wrap them up, and get ready for a delicious meal in about 30 minutes.

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Grilled Bananas Foster
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Grilled Bananas Foster

If your campground comes equipped with a grill, there is no way this grilled bananas foster should not be made and enjoyed. Simply slice and grill the bananas and cover with a brown sugar/butter/rum combination that you can make in a sautée pan (also on the grill).

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Campfire Mac and Cheese
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Campfire Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a pretty amazing comfort food, so why not bring the comforts of home to the campsite? For this campfire mac and cheese, pre-cook your noodles for less hassle, and once you're ready, combine them with your favorite cheeses, butter, and a bit of milk for a serious treat.

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Italian Chicken Foil Bakes
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Italian Chicken Foil Bakes

For a chicken dish with lots of layers of flavor, add these Italian chicken foil bakes to your dinner list. Just add chicken breasts, your favorite Italian dressing, and some veggies to your pack before placing them over the campfire (or on the site's grill) to cook.

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Campfire Flatbread Pizza
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Campfire Flatbread Pizza

Pizza while camping? Totally! Especially since this campfire flatbread pizza is so easy to make. Start with pita, naan, or your own pre-made crusts, add your favorite toppings, and voila! You've got pizza in about 10 minutes.

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Grilled Barbecue Chicken in Foil
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Grilled Barbecue Chicken in Foil

How could you not love a good barbecue while camping? This grilled barbecue chicken in foil recipe is easy to follow — just chicken cutlets smothered in your favorite barbecue sauce and packed with some veggies.

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Campfire Quesadillas
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Campfire Quesadillas

You can make these campfire quesadillas for dinner (stuff with your favorite protein and veggies) or for dessert (Nutella and bananas!). Just stuff, wrap in foil, and place on the campfire or grill until toasty.

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Garlic Parmesan Potatoes in Foil
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Garlic Parmesan Potatoes in Foil

These garlic parmesan potatoes in foil can serve as a side or mix it with some protein and veggies to eat as a full meal.

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Potato and Bacon Foil Packs
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Potato and Bacon Foil Packs

These potato and bacon foil packs will fill your belly with warm goodness on a cool camping night (or morning!). Simply wrap your bacon and potatoes, add some garlic, olive oil, and cajun seasoning, and wrap.

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Foil Pack Lime Cilantro Salmon
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Foil Pack Lime Cilantro Salmon

This foil pack lime cilantro salmon is perfect for a healthy and flavorful dinner. Lay the salmon on sliced limes, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cilantro, and throw on your cooking surface.

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Skillet Pizza Chicken
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Skillet Pizza Chicken

You'll need a pot for this skillet pizza chicken, and a cast iron will do just perfectly. Cook your chicken slices and then add in all your favorite pizza toppings for a campfire dinner you'll never guess came from, well, a campfire.

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Teriyaki Beef Foil Packets
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Teriyaki Beef Foil Packets

Your whole family will love these teriyaki beef foil packets, and you'll love that they only take 15 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook.

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Pan-Seared Steak With Asparagus and Mushrooms
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Pan-Seared Steak With Asparagus and Mushrooms

A warm cast iron skillet over a campfire helps to make this pan-seared steak with asparagus and mushrooms. Sear the steak first and then put the vegetables in as it finishes.

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Chicken With White Beans and Veggies
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Chicken With White Beans and Veggies

A set-it and forget it kind of meal, this chicken with white beans and veggies dish can cook over the campfire while you spend time with the kids. Just put all of the ingredients in a pot and let it go.

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Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs
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Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs

These grilled chicken fajita kabobs are an easy campground meal that pack tons of smoky campfire flavor.

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Perfect Tuna Salad
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Perfect Tuna Salad

If it's too hot for the grill or fire, sandwiches are a great way to go. You can make this perfect tuna salad ahead of time and store it in a cooler, or you can prepare it right at the campground.

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Grilled Avocado Balsamic Chicken
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Grilled Avocado Balsamic Chicken

All you have to do to make this grilled avocado balsamic chicken is grab your skillet, cook the chicken, top it with mozzarella (until melted), and add your avocado and some balsamic glaze.

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Breaded Dijon Chicken Skewers
Homemade Hooplah

Breaded Dijon Chicken Skewers

Some dijon mustard and bread crumbs is all you need for these breaded dijon chicken skewers. Place them over your hot flame and cook until crispy.

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Grilled Balsamic Portobello Burgers
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Grilled Balsamic Portobello Burgers

These grilled balsamic portobello burgers are perfect for a light lunch. Just add your favorite toppings to finish it off.

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Grilled Pork And Mango Skewers
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Grilled Pork And Mango Skewers

These grilled pork and mango skewers live up to the hype. Just grill and let the juices take over.

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Grilled Flank Steak Tacos
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Grilled Flank Steak Tacos

Seriously, we have to talk about these grilled flank steak tacos. They can be made from leftover pan-seared steak (see recipe 19) and a few new toppings. Store-bought tortillas or pre-made ones warmed on the grill finish the meal.

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Beer Brined Chicken Breasts
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Beer Brined Chicken Breasts

Your favorite beer and spice mix turns regular chicken into this awesome beer-brined chicken.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs and Wings With Barbecue Sauce
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Grilled Chicken Thighs and Wings With Barbecue Sauce

If you're looking for easy, just turn to these grilled chicken thighs and wings with barbecue sauce. Just smother with an easy barbecue rub from Iron Chef Cat Cora and grill.