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Campfire Recipes That Make Cabin Weekends with the Girls Even Better

Nothing beats a cozy cabin weekend filled with good food, crackling campfires, and unforgettable memories. Here are some easy campfire recipes that you can make for your upcoming cabin weekend getaway with the gals!

Key Highlights :

  • Don’t forget sweet treats! S’mores are a must.
  • Try to use ingredients that can be used for more than one recipe eg. pineapple and hot dog skewers and grilled pineapples
  • Don’t get bogged down by specific step-by-step recipes eg. if you don’t have roasting sticks for s’mores, make it into a dip!
  • Most importantly, enjoy the company!

Classic S’mores (With a Twist!)

No campfire is complete without s’mores! Here’s some fun variations to try:

  • Peanut Butter Cup S’mores – Swap chocolate bars for peanut butter cups.
  • Strawberry Shortcake S’mores – Use shortbread cookies and add fresh strawberries.
  • Salted Caramel S’mores – Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt.
Classic S’mores

How to Make It:

  1. Toast your marshmallow to golden perfection,
  2. Layer your ingredients, and
  3. Sandwich everything together. Then enjoy the gooey magic!

Campfire Breakfast Burritos

Start your morning with a hearty, mess-free breakfast with packed make-ahead burritos. Wrap it in foil and heat over the campfire.

Campfire Breakfast Burritos

What You Need to Make It:

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Cheese
  • Cooked sausage or bacon
  • Hash browns
  • Tortillas

How to Make It:

  1. Assemble burritos, wrap them in foil, and store them in a cooler.
  2. When ready, place them over campfire coals for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Unwrap and enjoy a warm, filling breakfast!

Grilled Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread

This cheesy, garlicky pull-apart bread is a must-have for any campfire meal and it’s perfect for sharing.

cheesy, garlicky pull-apart bread

What You Need:

  • A round loaf of bread
  • Butter
  • Garlic powder
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or both!)

How to Make It:

  1. Cut deep slices into the bread without cutting all the way through.
  2. Stuff cheese and butter between the slices.
  3. Wrap in foil and place over the campfire for 10 minutes.
  4. Pull apart and enjoy the melty goodness!

Campfire Nachos

Forget the oven—these loaded campfire nachos can be cooked in a cast iron skillet and packed with delicious toppings.

 loaded campfire nachos

What You Need:

  • Tortilla chips
  • Shredded cheese
  • Black beans
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Jalapeños
  • Sour cream

How to Make It:

  1. Layer chips, cheese, and toppings in a skillet.
  2. Cover with foil and place over indirect heat for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Remove, top with sour cream, and dig in!

Foil Pack Cajun Shrimp Boil

To spice up your cabin weekend, you could give the easy cajun shrimp boil in foil a shot!

Foil Pack Cajun Shrimp Boil

What You Need:

  • Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • Smoked sausage (sliced)
  • Corn on the cob (chopped into smaller pieces)
  • Baby potatoes
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Butter

How to Make It:

  1. Toss all ingredients with butter and Cajun seasoning.
  2. Divide into foil packets and seal tightly.
  3. Cook over the fire for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Unwrap and enjoy straight from the packet!

Campfire Apple Crisp

For some dessert on a cold night out, you could make the warm, cinnamon-spiced apple crisp. It’s the perfect campfire dessert.

Campfire Apple Crisp

What You Need:

  • Apples (sliced)
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Oats
  • Butter
  • Nuts (optional)

How to Make It:

  1. Toss apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Mix oats, butter, and nuts for the topping.
  3. Layer everything in a cast iron pan, cover, and cook over the fire for 20 minutes.
  4. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream (if you have a cooler)!

Hot Dog & Pineapple Skewers

This sweet and savory combo is a fun twist on classic hot dogs!

Hot Dog & Pineapple Skewers

What You Need:

  • Hot dogs
  • Pineapple chunks
  • Bell peppers
  • BBQ sauce
  • Skewers

How to Make It:

  1. Thread ingredients onto skewers and brush with BBQ sauce.
  2. Grill over the fire for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Serve with extra sauce for dipping!

Campfire Pizza

Yes, you can make pizza over a campfire—and it’s amazing!

Campfire Pizza

What You Need:

  • Pre-made pizza dough
  • Pizza sauce
  • Cheese
  • Toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.)

How to Make It:

  1. Stretch the dough and cook one side in a cast iron pan.
  2. Flip, add toppings, and cover.
  3. Cook until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Sugar Campfire Donuts

Mini biscuits turn into crispy, cinnamon-sugar campfire donuts—yum!

Cinnamon Sugar Campfire Donuts

What You Need:

  • Canned biscuit dough
  • Cinnamon & sugar
  • Butter

How to Make It:

  1. Cut biscuits into small pieces and fry in a pan over the fire.
  2. Toss in melted butter, then in cinnamon sugar.
  3. Enjoy warm, crispy donuts!

Loaded Baked Potatoes in Foil

The ultimate campfire comfort food—warm, cheesy, and customizable!

Loaded Baked Potatoes in Foil

What You Need:

  • Russet potatoes
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Bacon bits
  • Sour cream

How to Make It:

  1. Wrap potatoes in foil and cook over coals for 45-60 minutes.
  2. Cut open, add toppings, and dig in!

Grilled Pineapple Slices

A sweet and caramelized treat that’s perfect as a side or dessert!

Grilled Pineapple Slices

How to Make It:

  1. Slice fresh pineapple.
  2. Grill over the fire until golden.
  3. Sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle with honey!

S’mores Dip

No roasting sticks? No problem! This s’mores dip is an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.

S’mores Dip

How to Make It:

  1. Layer chocolate and marshmallows in a skillet.
  2. Cover and cook until melted.
  3. Dip graham crackers and enjoy!

All Ready to Elevate Your Cabin Weekend

These easy campfire recipes would create the perfect mix of comfort and adventure to your getaway!

12 Campfire Recipes That Make Cabin Weekends with the Girls Even Better

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