41 Campfire Comfort Food Recipes
41 Campfire Comfort Food Recipes
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41 Campfire Comfort Food Recipes
Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings
Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grill these easy hamburgers and add your favorite toppings. Not into grilling? Make the patties on the stovetop, in the oven or even in the air fryer. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 265 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 3/41 Campers Favorite Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Campers Favorite Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe
If you’re not grilling out, bake it in the oven
From the Recipe Creator: Our family craves this cheesy chili dip so much we make two batches—one especially for the guys. If you’re not grilling out, bake it in the oven. —Valorie Ebie, Bel Aire, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 250 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 4/41 Eclairs on the Grill 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eclairs on the Grill Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My best camping treat is an easy
eclair on a stick
eclair on a stick. This is the one that makes people watch what you’re doing and beg to be included. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 eclair: 293 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/41 Chicken Foil Packets 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Veggie Packets Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People think I went to a lot of trouble when I serve these packets. Individual aluminum foil pouches
hold in the juices during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender
hold in the juices during baking to keep the herbed chicken moist and tender. The foil saves time and makes cleanup a breeze. —Edna Shaffer, Beulah, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 175 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 6/41 Grilled Veggie Pizza 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Veggie Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe one summer as
a way to use up vegetables from our garden
a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the veggies first brings out their sizzling flavors. Try it with a sprinkling of olives or pine nuts before adding the cheese. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 274 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 7/41 Bratwurst Dinner 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bratwurst Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe
Creator: After trying a few bratwurst recipes, I’ve found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it’s easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 524 calories, 37g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1445mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 8/41 Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40
It’s yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make!
min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm Dutch oven cobbler is one of our favorite ways to end a busy day of fishing, hiking, swimming or rafting. It’s yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make! —June Dress, Boise, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 342 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 322mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 9/41 Mushroom Cheese Bread 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This savory grilled bread is
delightful with barbecued steak, baked potatoes and corn on the cob
delightful with barbecued steak, baked potatoes and corn on the cob. For variation, we sometimes use half cheddar cheese and half mozzarella. —Dolly McDonald, Edmonton, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 180 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 10/41 Honey-Mustard Brats 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mustard Brats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our honey mustard glaze gives every bite of these brats a sweet and punchy flavor. Everyone who tries them agrees they’re
A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details
delicious. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 624 calories, 35g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1531mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 11/41 Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details. Here’s my version, best enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee by the campfire. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 266
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat
calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 12/41 Fruit Skewers 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit and Cheese Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It’s easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste
of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1
of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 13/41 Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the winter, I bake them in the oven. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan Nutrition Facts:
Our grilled sausage with veggies would be a superstar at a potluck
3/4 cup: 217 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 14/41 Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Sausages with Summer Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After 30 years of camping, we’ve come up with an arsenal of surefire recipes. Our grilled sausage with veggies would be a superstar at a potluck. —Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sausage with 1 cup vegetables: 362 calories, 22g fat (9g
Overnight Oatmeal 7 Reviews
saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 15/41 Pizza Mountain Pies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Mountain Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because we liked this pudgy pie recipe so much, I started making them for my daughter on our stove at home. —Pam Weik, West Lawn, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 388 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 745mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 16/41 Overnight Oatmeal 7 Reviews
My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit
Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut to his, and I stir in dried fruit. —June Thomas, Chesterton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 17/41 Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min
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