43 of the Best Camping Meals for a Crowd

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43 of the Best Camping Meals for a Crowd2/43 Italian Meatball Kabobs Test Kitchen Approved Italian Meatball Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When the temperatures are high, and so is your craving for Italian fare, turn to these deliciously different kabobs. A green salad and rustic bread are all you’ll need to complete this camping meal for a crowd —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 325 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber),

21g protein

21g protein. These summer potluck recipes also make great group camping meals. 3/43 Southwest Rice 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Rice Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this colorful side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully. Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself. —Michelle Dennis, Clarks Hill, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 198 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate

(0 sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein

(0 sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 4/43 Meatless Chili Mac 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Chili Mac Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came across this camping meal for a crowd in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since. It’s fast and flavorful, and it appeals to all ages. — Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 206 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable,1 lean meat. Are you meal planning for group camping? Take a look at our 3-day camping meal plan. 5/43 Peasant Skillet 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I prepare this supper frequently throughout the year, substituting whatever vegetables are in season. No matter how often I make it, I’m always asked for the recipe. —Lisbeth Whitehead, Watertown, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 382 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber),

12g protein

12g protein. 6/43 Pancake Mix in a Jar 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 pancakes per batch Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At Christmas, I like to present friends and family with this mix and pure maple syrup. The pancakes are fluffy and fruity. Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 329 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 7/43 Steak and Potato Foil Packs 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Steak and Potato Foil Packs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min

If I’m at home, I use my grill, and the food is just as good

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a park ranger, I’ve cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack and toss it into my backpack with some ice. Then when I set up camp, this camping meal for a crowd is easy to cook over a campfire. If I’m at home, I use my grill, and the food is just as good. —Ralph Jones, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 1 packet: 348 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch. Be sure to check out more of our favorite easy camping meals. 8/43 Cashew Rice Pilaf 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Rice Pilaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This camping meal for a crowd will add pizazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. —Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona. Check out the camping food ideas that require no refrigeration. Nutrition Facts:

This camping meal for a crowd is the best way to start the day!

1 cup: 287 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 9/43 10/43 Egg Burritos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Egg Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 burritos Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This camping meal for a crowd is the best way to start the day! This is my family’s favorite combo, but I sometimes use breakfast sausage instead of bacon. —Audra Niederman, Aberdeen, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 376 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 726mg

sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein

sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 11/43 Foil-Packet Potatoes and Sausage 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on the grill or in the oven at home. —Julie Koets, Elkhart, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 packet: 414 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 12/43 Barbecue Chicken 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce?

Approved Saucy Barbecue Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my father-in-law’s own recipe. We have served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best! —Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 370 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. 13/43 Grilled Shrimp 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttery Grilled Shrimp

These shrimp are great with steak

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is easy and delicious! These shrimp are great with steak. For a special occasion, you can also brush the sauce on lobster tails and grill them. —Sheryl Shenberger, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer: 201 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. 14/43 Flavorful Grilled Pork Tenderloin 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator:

Recipe Creator: Folks can find me grilling, no matter the weather. This moist pork tenderloin has loads of flavor thanks to its special spice blend, and it doesn’t get much easier to make. My wife especially likes that she doesn’t have to do the cooking! —Steve Ehrhart, Villa Park, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 135 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 15/43 One-Pot Sausage and Basil Pasta 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Pot Sausage and Basil Pasta Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing better than a camping meal for a crowd that’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s easy to add different kinds of sausage or seasonings to make this sausage and basil pasta your own. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 332 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 16/43 Avocado Chicken Salad 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat

Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Inspired by a local restaurant’s truly inventive guacamole studded with pomegranate seeds, this chicken salad recipe is extremely simple to make since it uses rotisserie chicken. I serve this salad on homemade tomato bread, which lends a delightful contrast in flavor and color, or on lettuce leaves. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 295 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat. 17/43 Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

18/43 Italian Sausage Sandwich 10

6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am always looking to kick things up a notch with heat and my husband really likes jalapenos, so I thought this savory joe would be perfect for a camping meal for a crowd. Adjust the jalapeno amounts to your preference, and serve with your favorite chips. —Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 322 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 18/43 Italian Sausage Sandwich 10

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