Campfire Cooking: Recipes and Techniques for Delicious Meals While RV Camping

If you’re like most RVers, you probably cherish the thrill of hitting the open road, exploring new places, and reveling in the beauty of nature. But one of the most underrated joys of RV life is the opportunity for some good old-fashioned campfire cooking. If you’ve never cooked over a campfire, you’re missing out! And we promise, it’s not as complicated as it may seem. 

Here are a few easy recipes and techniques for whipping up mouthwatering meals for four people right at your campsite. No need for a fancy kitchen–all you need is a campfire, some kitchen tools you may already have, some basic ingredients (no more than five!), and a little culinary creativity.

Prepare for Campfire Cooking

To ensure you have the perfect fire on which to cook, you’ll need to have a lighter, tinder, kindling, and plenty of firewood. Be sure to buy or source firewood that is local to the area you are staying.

Once you have the ingredients for fire, you can focus on the gear. There are plenty of fancy options out there for campfire cooking, but all you really need are a few basics. These include:

• A grill grate – This is what you’ll place in the firepit over the fire and what you’ll put your pan or pot on.
• A cast iron pan – A camping essential! It can even be used directly on hot coals. 
• Steel tongs and a spatula – Be sure to buy all steel utensils that are long enough to move food around without flames touching your hands. 

Campfire Skillet Breakfast Burritos

Let’s start the day off right with a hearty breakfast! These Campfire Skillet Breakfast Burritos are a breeze to make, and they’ll have you ready for whatever the day holds. Serves four.

Ingredients:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (you can pre-cook this at home for convenience)

Instructions:

• In a cast-iron skillet, scramble the eggs over the campfire.
• Add the diced bell peppers and cook until they soften.
• Sprinkle the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese on top of the eggs.
• Once the cheese melts, spoon the mixture onto the flour tortillas.
• Roll up your burritos and enjoy!

Campfire Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love a classic grilled cheese sandwich? With a campfire twist, this simple recipe takes on a whole new level of deliciousness. Serves four.

Ingredients:

• 8 slices of bread
• 8 slices of your favorite cheese (like cheddar, Swiss, or provolone)
• Butter (for spreading)
• Cooking spray (to prevent sticking)

Instructions:

• Butter one side of each bread slice.
• Place a slice of cheese (or more!) between two slices of bread, buttered sides facing out.
• Wrap the sandwiches in foil, making sure to leave some space for air circulation.
• Grill the foil-wrapped sandwiches over the campfire, flipping with tongs occasionally until they’re golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Campfire Foil Packet Fajitas

Dinner under the stars is an RV camping essential, and these Campfire Foil Packet Fajitas are a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make. Serves four.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 packet of fajita seasoning mix
• Flour tortillas (for serving)

Instructions:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell pepper, onion, and fajita seasoning mix.
• Divide the mixture into four portions.
• Place each portion on a sheet of aluminum foil and fold the foil into a packet, sealing it tightly.
• Cook the foil packets on the campfire grate for about 20-25 minutes, flipping them once.
• Serve the cooked fajita mixture in tortillas, and enjoy your campfire feast!

There you have it–three simple and delicious recipes for your next RV camping adventure. Here’s to creating memorable moments with loved ones, enjoying the outdoors, and savoring the flavors of the open road.

Have you cooked over a campfire before? What are some of your favorite recipes? Let us know in the comments or contact us today!