Car Camping Recipes to Make Your Outdoor Experience Memorable
Car Camping Recipes
Embarking on a car camping adventure is a great way to reconnect with nature, and nothing complements the experience more than sharing delicious food in the great outdoors. Here are some innovative car camping recipes, easy to prepare and requiring just a handful of ingredients, that will make your camping trip an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Breakfast Delights
Campfire-Style Scrambled Eggs
If you thought scrambled eggs were a simple, dull breakfast, think again! You can transform this everyday staple into a fluffy, flavorful delicacy just by tweaking the cooking style a bit.
Ingredients:
Eggs
Water
Clarified Butter
Start by mixing eggs, water, and clarified butter in a saucepan. The ratio is: for each egg, add one tablespoon of water and one tablespoon of butter. Initiate the cooking process away from the fire, stirring the egg whites and water. Then place the pot over the fire. As the eggs start to warm, break the yolks and stir everything together.
Campfire Toasted Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls taste even better when cooked over a campfire. They make for a warm, delightful breakfast that keeps you energized for the day's adventures.
Campfire Granola
Ingredients:
6 Cups Rolled Oats
2 Cups Pecans or Almonds
½ Cup Vegetable Oil
½ to 1 Cup Maple Syrup
1 Cup Dried Cranberries
To prepare, heat a cast iron pan and add the nuts. Toss them around to prevent burning. Once they start to emit a nutty smell, add the rolled oats. Cook slowly over the fire until it turns brown and nutty. Remove from heat, add the Vegetable oil and Maple Syrup, and toss until well mixed. Finally, add the dried Cranberries and serve warm.
Lunch Treats
New Kind of Dog
Ingredients:
8 Hot Dogs, Chopped
1 Small Onion, Chopped
8 Ounces Chili
3 Tablespoons Barbecue Sauce
12 Hot Dog Buns, gutted
For this recipe, mix all the ingredients except the gutted Hot Dog Buns in a bowl. Fill the Buns with the mixture and wrap the tin foil so the whole thing is sealed. Grill these over a flame for about 20 minutes or put them deep in coals and cook them for 15 minutes.
Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
Transform your standard grilled cheese into a pizza-flavored delight with this recipe.
Ingredients:
Bread
Butter
Marinara Sauce
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Pepperoni
Start by buttering one side of each piece of bread. Place one slice of bread butter-side-down in a skillet on medium heat. Then add a slice of mozzarella, pepperoni, and another slice of mozzarella.
Dinner Delights
Beer Me-Lightly Fried Fish Fillets
Ingredients:
1 Pound Fish Fillets
1 Cup Buttermilk Pancake Mix
1 Cup Beer
1 Cup Flour
¼ Cup Cooking Oil
Start by heating the Cooking Oil. While the oil heats, prepare the fish fillets by dredging them in the flour for an even coating. Then, mix the Pancake mix and beer together. Once mixed, dip the floured Fish Fillets in the Batter. Add these Fish Fillets into the hot oil and cook until the outside is golden brown.
Dutch Oven Pizza
Ingredients:
1 Pizza Crust
1 Can Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
20 Slices of Pepperoni
For this recipe, place the Pizza crust at the bottom of your Dutch Oven. Layer out your Tomato Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Pepperoni, and Mozzarella. Put your Dutch Oven onto the coals, then place the lid on the Oven and put some coals on top of the lid. Let it bake for an hour.
Snacks
Bannock Bread
Ingredients:
3 Cups Flour
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
Dash of salt
3 Tablespoons Fat, either oil, lard, or butter
? Cup Warm Water (depends)
Bannock Bread is a simple campfire snack that you can enjoy at any time of the day.
Corn and Corn Fritters
Ingredients:
2 Cups Corn Bread Mix
½ Cup Water
½ Cup Canned Corn, Rinsed and Drained
2 Tablespoons Sugar
¼ Cup Cooking Oil
These tasty treats can be enjoyed as a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. To prepare, combine the Corn Bread Mix and Sugar in a bowl. Slowly add water and mix. Add the drained Canned Corn and give it one more mix.
Desserts
S'mores
S'mores can become an outdoor delight when prepared over a campfire. They are a warm, gooey, and sweet dessert that you and your friends cannot resist.
Grilled Banana Boats
Grilled Banana Boats are simple yet satisfying desserts that both kids and adults will love. The sweetness of bananas, chocolate, and marshmallows grilled to perfection makes this a must-try recipe.
Bonus: Vegan Camping Recipes
Vegetable Kabobs
Vegetable Kabobs are a great vegan option for campfire cooking. Choose vegetables like Zucchini, Onion, Mushroom, and Peppers. Wash and cut them at home, then seal them in a ziplock bag with some balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Simple Pancakes
For a simple vegan breakfast, you can make pancakes using soymilk instead of dairy, which can be difficult to carry for camping.
Flexible Black Bean Burgers
For a hearty vegan dinner, try black bean burgers. You can add a variety of vegetables and extras to fit your preference, making this a versatile option for everyone.
These car camping recipes are not just easy to prepare, but they also make your camping experience more enjoyable and delicious. So, pack your camping gear and get ready to have a feast in the wilderness!
