Dutch Oven Recipes for Your Next Camping Adventure
While hot dogs and s'mores are a fun staple of camping, you may be craving a more hearty and wholesome meal during your weekend in the woods. By using a Dutch oven, you can cook over a campfire and coals to create delicious meals (and desserts) for the whole family. So pack up your cooler, cutting board, and Dutch oven before hitting the road!
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Apple Cider Beef Stew
Beef and veggies are cooked down until tender in a mixture of apple cider and cider vinegar. The result is a savory soup with a hint of sweet.
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Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast
Get the best parts of breakfast all together in one bite with this easy dish. Sausage, eggs, cheese, veggies, and hash browns combine for a meal that will fuel you all day long.
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Stove Top Blueberry Grunt
Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list on this recipe. By combining the dumpling ingredients and the wet ingredients, you'll only have a few items to pack that help create a decadent dessert.
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Chicken and Chorizo Chili
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Pulled Pork Chilaquiles
Tender citrus-braised pork pairs with cheese, salsa, chips, and fresh toppings for a satisfying one-pot meal. By prepping your pork ahead of time at home, the cooking required at your campsite is just an easy two-step process.
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Quick Spicy Sausage Corn Chowder
"Perfect soup for a windy, chilly evening," says user Mandy14. "I'll definitely make this again."
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Campfire Skillet Breakfast
Want to make this savory breakfast even simpler? Buy frozen cubed potatoes and pre-chopped onions so all you need to do is dump and stir.
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Tarragon Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken, rice, and veggies are the base for this wholesome soup. Tarragon and basil add a new twist that makes it a standout from traditional chicken soup.
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Cherry Cobbler
You just need four ingredients for this classic dessert. If you're making this your first night camping, bring along a little vanilla ice cream to serve the cobbler à la mode style.
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Mindless Meatball Minestrone
Using frozen meatballs is a shortcut to making this easy Italian-inspired soup. Serve with a side of garlic bread for dipping.