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With a meal over the fire that your family will love and your outdoor tv and DISH in place, the outdoors are now an extension of your living room. And who says TV “dinners” are just for the evenings or just for indoors? We wanted to bring you more than just your average “TV Dinner”. Celebrate #NationalTVDinnerDay with these amazing campfire recipes
Breakfast
Ready to bake Cinnamon Rolls
Who doesn’t looove Cinnamon rolls? They’re quick and easy when using the store bought cans (just unravel, place in a foil pie plate and place over the fire), but for those who are feeling a bit more ambitious, this is a quick homemade recipe you can whip up before head out for the weekend!
What you need:
Biscuit mix
Milk
Salted butter
Pure cane sugar
Cinnamon
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Simply follow the directions given on Adventures of Mel, store in your refrigerator or cooler until you’re ready to wake up and bake them over the fire!
Breakfast Burritos
Depending on what your schedule is like, Breakfast burritos can be prepped before hitting the road, or you can make everything in this 1 bowl & skillet recipe while your enjoying the calmness of the outdoors in the morning.
What you’ll need:
Tortillas (corn or flour)
Eggs
Shredded cheese
Bacon Bits
Peppers
How to cook ‘em:
Preheat your skillet over the camp fire
Crack as many eggs as you’d like into a mixing bowl then mix well
Add in the peppers, bacon bits, and a little bit of shredded cheese and mix again
Pour all of the mixture into the skillet and cook until done
Remove the skillet from fire
Set out as many tortillas as you’ll need – lay flat on individual squares of tin foil
Scoop 1 serving of egg scramble onto each of the tortillas
Add any additional toppings
Roll up each burrito then wrap burrito into the tin foil
Once everything is wrapped up, place the burritos on the grate over the fire, let warm for 10(ish) minutes, and enjoy!
Omelet in a Bag
Okay, we know this sounds a little bit…different, but different in the BEST way! Prepping omelets has never been so easy and the best part is that the prep doesn’t require any cooking!
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 eggs per serving
1 Zip ‘n Steam baggie (any brand will do, but make sure they will be able to withstand the high temps of boiling water!)
A permanent marker
Optional Add-ins:
Ham
Bacon
Tomatoes
Peppers
Shredded Cheese
Mushrooms
Spinach
Onions
The night before you head out, gather the family and have them write their names on their bag, crack two eggs into each of the bags and have them add their own toppings! It’s quick, clean, easy, and as put by Megan Kapple on Homemade Ginger, everyone gets to customize their own omelets so no one can blame you if they don’t like it!
Whenever ready for your fresh made omelet simply fill a large pot with water and place it on the rack over the campfire. Once it’s boiling take the bags out of the fridge or cooler and put them in the boiling water for 12-15 minutes (on the longer side if you made a larger omelet). When they’re done, carefully take them off the fire, open each bag and slide your omelet onto a plate and enjoy!
Lunches & Dinners
Campfire Quesadilla
Quesadillas may not be one of the first campfire meals you think of, but these are so quick and easy, it’s a no brainer!
What you’ll need:
Tinfoil
1 medium sized tortilla per serving
Shredded Mexican blend cheese
Pre-cooked seasoned chicken
Salsa con queso
1 can of black beans (rinsed and drained well)
How to Cook ‘em:
First place the cheese on ½ of the tortillas then add the chicken, black beans, and salsa con queso on the same half.
Second, fold over the tortilla so that the ingredients are tucked inside then wrap tinfoil around it leaving the ends open, then place on grate over fire.
Continue to cook over fire until cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is a little crispy.
Break out the guacamole and sour cream and enjoy!
Hot Ham & Pineapple Sandwiches
Ham sandwiches are always a great on-the-go meal, but adding some Dijon and pineapple in addition the aroma of the campfire.. that’s tough to beat.
What you’ll need:
A pack of your favorite rolls
A pack of deli sliced ham
1-2 cans of pineapple rings
A pack of sliced cheddar cheese
Dijon Mustard
Honey
We really think that honey is going to go perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple and the deli ham! Check out the recipe on Dessert Now Dinner Later!
English Muffin Pizzas
If you have a larger grate over the campfire, you could really make any size pizza you’d like, but we love the idea of mini pizzas using English muffins because then everyone can create a pizza they’ll love!
What You’ll Need:
Tinfoil
English Muffins
A jar of Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Your family’ favorite toppings!
First cut the English muffins in half and then spread the pizza sauce on each
Next sprinkle cheese lightly on each then add the toppings you love
Finish off with more cheese to hold those toppings tight
Then place each of the pizzas on tinfoil on the grate over the fire and cook until the “crust” is crispy and the cheese is melted.
Hot dogs, in a blanket, on a STICK!
Everything is easier and more fun to eat when it comes on a stick! Easy to cook, eat, dip, dunk, and clean all because of one little skewer.
What you’ll need:
Hot dogs
Crescent rolls (still in the can)
Tinfoil
Long skewers
You can find this recipe and the step-by-step instructions at Frugal Coupon Living!
And the classic….Hobo Dinner
Hobo dinners have been the go-to dinners while camping for years, so of course we had to include one! Check out this step-by-step recipe we found on Busy Creating Memories!
What You’ll Need:
Famous Dave’s burger and steak seasoning
Ground beef
Beef Sausage
Carrots
Potatoes
Jalapenos
Whole Kernnel Corn
Garlic Pepper
And of course…Tinfoil
Desserts
Campfire Cones
S’mores are always the go-to campfire dessert, but let’s face it.. they’re messy! Check out Hip2Save’s take on their Campfire Cone which also includes the option to add fruit!
What You’ll Need:
Waffle Cones with closed ends
Marshmallows of any size
Your favorite chocolate
Raspberries, Bananas, Strawberries, or anything else you love!
Tinfoil
Blackberry Campfire Cobbler
At first Blueberry Cobbler may seem a little intimidating, especially trying to imagine doing it while your camping, but rest assured, it’s even better when cooked over a campfire! Not to mention this recipe from Midlife Healthy Living is just THREE ingredients! Just add ice cream and your outdoor TV and you’ll be livin’ the life.
What You’ll Need:
2 cans of Pie Filling
1 can of Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale
1 White Cake Mix
Firesafe Dutch Oven
Campfire Donuts
While donuts are commonly thought of a breakfast item, this 10 minute donut recipe is perfect for your after dinner sweet tooth! This recipe from Must Have Mom is so quick and easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it before.
What You’ll Need:
Cast iron pan
Vegetable oil
Biscuit dough
Cinnamon sugar
Pick your favorites, grab your comfiest blanket, and cozy up next to your TV in your extended living room (the great outdoors) to celebrate #NationalTVdinnerDay this weekend. For other great camping recipes and more, give our DISH Outdoors Pinterest page a follow to keep up with what we find!