Summertime means gathering around a fire and roasting some delicious treats. Upgrade your campfire game and prepare meals other than the average s’more. Each of these items are easy to make and will spice up your next camping trip.
Banana Boats
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Adding banana to the campfire classic may seem bizarre, but once you try it, you will be hooked. Cut your banana peal lengthwise, fill it with your favorite s’more ingredients, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast on a campfire for 5-10 minutes. Once you unwrap the foil, you’re left with a gooey campfire treat.
Grilled Caramel Apple Crunch
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This fiery dessert tastes like a delicious apple crumple but is made at the convenience of a campfire. All you need is apples, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar to recreate this crunchy treat.
Macaroni & Cheese
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Nothing is better than gooey cheese, especially when on a camping trip. Make homemade mac and cheese on a campfire and enjoy this cheesy goodness.
Brownies
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Make homemade brownies during your next camping trip with this delicious recipe. Pour brownie batter in orange peels, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast on the campfire.
Pancakes
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Make these pancakes for the perfect camping breakfast. Mix your pancake batter, chocolate chips, and maple syrup together in a bowl, and prepare in a skillet over a fire.
Bacon on a Stick
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No breakfast is complete without a few slices of bacon. Prepare it on a stick for the ultimate campfire breakfast, and be amazed how delicious this classic side item tastes.
Campfire Cones
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Waffle cones aren’t used for just ice cream this summer, but also this delicious campfire treat. Fill your cone with chocolate and marshmallows, wrap it in aluminum foil, roast over a campfire for 7-10 minutes, and enjoy this twist on the average s’more.
S’moreos
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You will never eat a normal s’more again after treating yourself to S’moreos. A roasted marshmallow, Nutella, and peanut butter are stuffed in the middle of an Oreo cookie, making this the most delicious creation of all time. Your camping trip just got even better with this treat.
Campfire Roasted Cinnamon Rolls
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Nothing is more delicious than cinnamon rolls, so roast them over a fire next time you’re out camping with friends. Make this treat by putting the cinnamon rolls in a skillet or wrapping them around a toasting stick. Add the icing to the finished product, and enjoy this mouthwatering treat.
Campfire Pies
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Pies are an American classic, so make them with only a few simple ingredients. Campfire pies can be made with any pie filling, so get creative with this treat and fill it with your favorite combination.