Gather Around the Fire! 14 Camp-Friendly Meals

For many families, camping is a can't-miss summertime tradition. While there are plenty of things to do after your family pitches a tent, there aren't always a lot of things to eat, forcing us to dine on canned beans, roasted wieners, and chocolaty s'mores (OK, that last one isn't so bad). Rather than sticking to the traditional camping fare, why not whip up a tasty dish that looks like it could have come from the oven? From early morning breakfasts to late-night treats, here are the best bites for you and your little ones to make around the campfire.

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Breakfast Burrito
Flickr user Michael W. May

Breakfast Burrito

Packed with veggies, meat, and eggs, French Toasty's campfire burritos will give your kids the fuel they need to get through the day.

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Campfire Chili Cheese Fries
Notey

Campfire Chili Cheese Fries

Who knew it was possible to make delicious chili cheese fries over the campfire? Thanks to this creative recipe, you can indulge your kiddos in one of their favorite splurges during your family's outdoor adventure.

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Crescent Hot Dogs
Tablespoon user BS in the Kitchen

Crescent Hot Dogs

It wouldn't be a camping trip without hot dogs, but you can take it to the next level with Tablespoon user BS in the Kitchen's version of pigs in a blanket.

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Campfire Mac 'n' Cheese
My Sister's Cucina

Campfire Mac 'n' Cheese

Bring a little comfort to your camping trip with some mac 'n' cheese from My Sister's Cucina.

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Campfire Cones
Come Together Kids

Campfire Cones

Come Together Kids combines peanut butter and chocolate to make a messy, tasty camping treat.

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Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Damn Delicious

Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

You don't need a full kitchen to prepare this hearty meal and everyone will be a happy camper to open their own individual packets of lemon chicken with potatoes.

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Campfire Flatbread Pizza
Dirty Gourmet

Campfire Flatbread Pizza

Your favorite pizza joint probably won't deliver to the woods, but your family can still feast on this kid-favorite dish thanks to Dirty Gourmet.

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Orange-Peel Cinnamon Rolls
Say Not Sweet Anne

Orange-Peel Cinnamon Rolls

If your family likes to start the day with something sweet, Say Not Sweet Anne's orange-flavored cinnamon rolls are the perfect dish.

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Grilled Barbecue Chicken in Foil
Diethood

Grilled Barbecue Chicken in Foil

Nothing could be easier or more satisfying than this delicious recipe for grilled barbecue chicken foil packets.

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Popcorn Satchels
Flickr user Kevin

Popcorn Satchels

Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up or treat for telling ghost stories, this campfire popcorn is a must-make item.

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Campfire S'mores Banana Boats
Tablespoon user Lil Miss Bossy

Campfire S'mores Banana Boats

Lil Miss Bossy gives the classic campfire dessert a fruity twist.

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Omelet in a Bag
Flickr user fifteenthiry

Omelet in a Bag

Make Homemade Ginger's portable omelets before you head to the woods, and keep them in the cooler until you're ready for an easy and filling breakfast.

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Campfire Quesadillas
Dirty Gourmet

Campfire Quesadillas

Although Dirty Gourmet's recipe calls for mushrooms and corn, there are no limits when it comes to making your own quesadillas.