The Fourth of July is almost here. To celebrate, many of you will be hitting the road in your RVs to live the American dream. Your adventure will be even more excellent if you plan your meals properly. One of the best things about camping and RVing in the summer is cooking outside over a campfire. No meal tastes better than a campfire meal, and the Fourth of July is the perfect time to get that campfire roaring. To help you have the best Independence Day, we picked our 10 favorite campfire recipes that will put a smile on your face and a celebration in your stomach!
1. Woof’emsIf we said there is a campfire dessert better than s’mores, you would think we are crazy, right? Well, the Woof’em is just as sticky, but it uses a superior mix of sweet and savory ingredients. To make this ultimate campfire dessert, toast a cup-shaped biscuit and fill it with rich chocolate pudding.
Get the recipe: http://todayscreativelife.com/campfire-recipe/
2. Apple Pie French Toast Rolls
This breakfast treat or late night dessert tastes like sweet apple pie with a side of fluffy French toast. Add a dab of maple syrup or vanilla ice cream and take your rolls to the next level. These rolls only require 15 min of prep and 4 minutes of cook time on a cast iron pan.
Get the recipe: http://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/camping-recipe-apple-pie-french-toast-rolls/
3. Strawberry and Nutella Sandwich
Any campfire recipe with Nutella in its title is a sure sign of a yummy time ahead. This quick and easy sandwich is perfect for late night stories around the campfire. You’ll need a pie iron to press the bread together when cooking over your campfire.
Get the recipe: http://mustardseeds.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/pie-iron-recipe-1-strawberry-and-nutella.html
4. Campfire Breakfast Burger
You got your egg, your sausage, your bacon, and—last but not least—your homemade Black Pepper Cheddar Biscuit bun. The key to cooking these killer breakfast burgers is to use a biscuit pan so you can cook multiple burgers at one time. Wash it down with a cup of campfire coffee, and wake up ready for Fourth of July fun.
Get the recipe: http://jellytoastblog.com/campfire-breakfast-burger-burgerweek
5. Campfire French Toast
Everyone loves French toast. This simple recipe is perfect for feeding all your family and friends at the same time. This recipe describes Campfire French toast as a thick, moist and flavorful treat. Make sure to have plenty of syrup ready!
Get the recipe: http://thislilpiglet.net/2014/08/campfire-french-toast-group/
6. Breakfast Burritos – Campfire Style
Forget your mediocre breakfast meals. Start your mornings off right with a deluxe breakfast burrito. What’s inside this bad boy? You’ve got hash browns, diced ham, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and some special seasoning all wrapped up tightly in flour tortillas. To heat, just double wrap your delicious masterpieces in aluminum foil and throw those puppies in your campfire for 30 min.
Get the recipe: http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/breakfast-burritos-campfire-style/
7. Philly Cheesesteak – Campfire Edition
Here’s a unique take on an American classic. Slice a large loaf of French bread as if you were making garlic toast, and fill each cut with steak, cheese, and veggies. Wrap it all up in aluminum foil, cook on the fire, and then share the gooey goodness with your camping buddies.
Get the recipe: http://www.twindragonflydesigns.com/campfire-philly-cheesesteak-sandwich/?utm_source=bp_recent&utm-medium=gadget&utm_campaign=bp_recent
8. Pound Cake S’mores
And you thought we were going to leave out s’mores from our list of must-have campfire recipes. We’d never forget that! You can put so many different twists to the basic s’mores recipe. Add peanut butter cups, take away the chocolate, and you will have a s’more that’s unique to your family. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel offers you six unique s’mores recipes that will blow your camping socks off.
Get the recipes: http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/old-campfire-favorite-smores-get-new-twists-6l6gnvn-166813486.html
9. The Best BBQ Chicken Kabobs…EVER.
You’ve all heard of chicken kebabs. This recipe offers an easy, zesty alternative to regular BBQ sauce. Mix bacon paste with two unique chicken rubs to create a marinate that will make these kabobs the perfect addition to your Fourth of July barbeque.
Get the recipe: http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/best-bbq-chicken-kebabs-recipe/
10. Cast Iron Skillet Nachos
Nachos are always a fantastic snack no matter where you are, so spice up your Fourth of July campout with Cast Iron Skillet Nachos! This recipe incorporates all the ingredients from your treasured taco: ground beef, beans, cheddar and Monterrey jack cheese, avocado, salsa and sour cream.
Get the recipe: http://nowthingsarecookin.blogspot.com/2013/08/cast-iron-skillet-nachos.html#more
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