Campfire Casseroles You Can Make in the Great Outdoors

Updated on Sep. 25, 2024

Whether nestled in foil or sizzling in cast iron, these campfire casseroles will make mealtime a snap. Camping recipes have never been tastier.

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Camper’s Breakfast Hash

Total Time 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When we go camping with family and friends, I'm always asked to make this hearty breakfast. This camping breakfast is a favorite at home too. —Linda Krivanek, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 376 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

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2/17

Cabbage and Sausage

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Spicy kielbasa sausage and plentiful cabbage and potatoes give this dish a pleasing Old World flair. My husband never liked cabbage before I made this, but now he does! —Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 489 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein.
3/17

Dutch Oven Cheesy Bacon & Eggs

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For campouts, my sister and I escape on horseback into the woods. We make bacon and eggs the first morning, then love the leftovers for the rest of the trip. —Mary Burris, Okeechobee, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 393 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
4/17

Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de gallo. —Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 329 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
5/17

Root Beer Apple Baked Beans

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 255 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein.
6/17

Meat ‘n’ Pepper Cornbread

Total Time 35 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: It suits me to be able to brown and bake this cornbread in the same cast-iron-skillet—such convenience! —Rita Carlson, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 432 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
7/17

Six-Layer Dinner

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I originally came across a five-layer version of this dish at a Home Extension program. I increased the ground beef and added the celery myself, and my family prefers this version.—Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 330 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 795mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
8/17

Upside-Down Meat Pie

Total Time 45 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe, which my sister gave me more than 30 years ago, is perfect whenever friends drop by. It mixes up in a jiffy, yet it's substantial and satisfying. —Cora Dowling, Toledo, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 421 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 1827mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
9/17

Taco Skillet

Total Time 20 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes. —Kelly Roder, Fairfax, Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 415 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
10/17

BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs

Total Time 20 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For these nifty foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and cheese. — Kelly Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 293 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1227mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
11/17

Stovetop Chili

Total Time 55 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this dish makes a super supper—and it comes together in one skillet on top of the stove. I serve it frequently in fall and winter. —Katherine Brown, Fredericktown, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 599 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1557mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 38g protein.
12/17

Hamburger Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This hamburger casserole recipe is such a hit it's traveled all over the country! My mother invented the recipe in Pennsylvania, I brought it to Texas when I married, I'm still making it in California, and my daughter treats her friends to this oldie in Colorado. It's hearty, yet simple to prepare. —Helen Carmichall, Santee, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
13/17

Campfire Hash

Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy them on the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
14/17

Mexican Turkey Skillet

Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but it’s delightfully light. Created by our Test Kitchen, it cooks in one skillet, so it’s a snap to clean up for a weeknight supper.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
15/17

Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil

Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the winter, I bake them in the oven. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 217 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
16/17

Meatball Chili with Dumplings

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it's like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings!—Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 475 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1523mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein.
17/17

Hash Brown Maple Sausage Casserole

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This craveworthy casserole has a golden hash-brown crust that's topped with sausage and veggies. My favorite part is the surprise layer of gooey Gruyere. —Anuja Argade, Foster City, California
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 487 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.