Building a perfect camping menu for your next trip to the campground is a great way to ensure you get enough food for your crew. Keep them ready for adventure by planning your meals ahead of time to ensure everyone takes time during the day to recharge. These delicious camping recipes for spring are the perfect start to a great week at the campground!
Campfire Caprese Brie
This light, delicious lunch is packed with nutrients and flavors. It’s the ideal thing to make for a busy group that doesn’t want to sit still for long!
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oilKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperPinch red pepper flakes1 wheel of brieBalsamic glaze, for drizzling¼ c. fresh basil leaves1 baguette, sliced, for serving
Instructions:
Wash and dry your tomatoes and basil, and peel the garlic cloves.Slice the tomatoes in half and mince the garlic. In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Over your fire, place a cast iron skillet to heat. Once it’s hot, add the brie to the center and top with the tomatoes. Melt over the fire until the brie is gooey, around 20 minutes. The brie might not ooze unless you poke it with a fork or knife, but it will still be gooey and delicious on the inside. While the cheese melts, thinly slice the basil leaves and the baguette. Serve the brie topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and the shredded basil. Dip your baguettes into the mix or scoop it out of the cast iron to top your slices.
Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants
Another quick and easy lunch, this meal is perfect for picky-eaters or a last-minute lunch before you hit the trails.
Ingredients
Recipe adapted from one on
2 tbsp Dijon Mustard1 tbsp honey1 tbsp brown sugar4 croissants8 slices swiss cheesetap herePound deli ham, your choice of flavor
Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, and brown sugar until thoroughly blended. Split the croissants with a knife and coat both of the interior sides of the croissant thoroughly. Add the sliced ham to desired thickness and top with swiss cheese. Close the sandwich and wrap it in foil. Repeat for each croissant. From here, you can place these sandwiches in the fridge or a cooler until you’re ready to heat them, or put them straight into a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes!Serve warm!
Shrimp Boil
This dinner is sure to bring everyone back to the campsite smiling and ready to eat! A shrimp boil is also a fun way to spend some time together as a family. Just cover your picnic table with a clean tablecloth and dump the cooked ingredients in the center when you’re ready to eat! Make sure you have plenty of napkins handy!
