4 Camping Recipes for Outdoor Adventure
There's nothing quite like the joy of camping in the great outdoors, surrounded by nature's beauty and sharing delicious meals around a crackling campfire. Whether you're a seasoned camper or embarking on your first camping trip, having a few easy and tasty recipes can make your outdoor adventure even more memorable. Here are 4 easy camping recipes for your summer camping experience.
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cooked sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, dicedÂ
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
- Heat some cooking oil in a large skillet over the campfire.
- Sauté the bell pepper and onion until they soften.
- Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble them until cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the flour tortillas over the fire or on a grill grate.
- Place a portion of the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or bacon, and shredded cheese on each tortilla.
- Roll up the burritos, folding in the sides as you go.
- Wrap the burritos tightly in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped burritos on a grate over the fire or on a grill.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the burritos are heated through.
- Unwrap and enjoy your delicious campfire breakfast burritos!
Ingredients:
- Assorted vegetables of your choice (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms)
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- Prepare the vegetables by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating the types for an attractive presentation.
- Drizzle olive oil over the skewers and sprinkle with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the grill over the campfire.
- Place the vegetable skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until they are charred and tender.
- Remove from the grill and serve as a flavorful side dish or even as a vegetarian main course. Enjoy the vibrant taste of grilled vegetables!
- Fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
- Mayonnaise
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Fresh lime juice
- Chili powder or Tajin seasoning
- Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill or campfire to medium-high heat.
2. Grill the corn on the cob directly over the heat, turning occasionally, until it is lightly charred and cooked through. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together equal parts mayonnaise and Mexican crema or sour cream. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and allow it to cool slightly. Using a brush or a spoon, generously coat each ear of corn with the mayo-crema mixture.
5. Sprinkle the corn with chili powder or Tajin seasoning, adjusting the amount to your desired level of spiciness.
6. Next, crumble queso fresco or cotija cheese over the corn, ensuring it sticks to the creamy sauce.
7. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness and color.
8. Serve the street corn immediately while it's still warm, allowing everyone to enjoy the flavors and textures.
S'mores:
If you didn’t make s’mores, did you really even camp? No camping experience is complete without indulging in the gooey delight of s'mores. This simple and nostalgic recipe brings together the flavors of toasted marshmallows, melted chocolate, and graham crackers for a deliciously sweet treat.
Ingredients:
- Graham crackers
- Milk chocolate bars (or chocolate squares)
- Marshmallows
Instructions
1. Start by preparing your campfire. Make sure you have a safe and controlled fire with glowing embers.
2. Take two graham cracker squares and break a chocolate bar into smaller pieces. Place the chocolate pieces on one of the graham cracker squares.
3. Skewer a marshmallow onto a roasting stick or a long metal skewer. Hold it over the fire, making sure to rotate it slowly for even toasting. Be careful not to hold it too close to the flames, as it can catch fire.
4. Once the marshmallow is golden brown and gooey, carefully place it on top of the chocolate on one of the graham cracker squares.
5. Take the remaining graham cracker square and press it gently on top of the marshmallow, creating a sandwich.
6. Let the heat from the toasted marshmallow melt the chocolate for a few seconds before removing the skewer.
7. Allow the s'more to cool for a moment, as it will be hot.
8. Repeat the process to make more s'mores to share and enjoy with your camping companions.
9. Indulge in the warm, melty, and satisfying s'mores. The combination of the toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers will surely bring smiles to everyone around the campfire.
Remember, s'mores can also be made using alternative ingredients, such as flavored marshmallows or different types of chocolate. Get creative and experiment with your own unique variations to enhance the traditional s'mores experience.
Camping and delicious food go hand in hand, and these three camping recipes are sure to satisfy your taste buds while adding an extra touch of enjoyment to your outdoor adventure. Whether you're starting your day with breakfast burritos, grilling colorful vegetable skewers for lunch, or indulging in the classic s'mores for dessert, these recipes are easy to prepare and will make your camping experience even more memorable. So, gather your ingredients, stoke the campfire, and get ready for a culinary adventure under the stars! Happy camping and happy cooking!
