10 Big-Batch Camping Meals to Feed a Crowd (2024)

Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast

Here's a hearty egg and pork breakfast that'll keep campers full all day long. "Please note," warns recipe creator Mrs. Mik, "this makes A LOT. You may want to consider sharing it with your camping friends."

• Camping Breakfasts For Your Next Adventure

Cowboy Casserole

If you're looking for a filling meal to serve a crowd, your search ends here. Everyone at your campsite will love these biscuits topped with ground beef, bacon, and baked beans.

Big Ray's Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet for a Crowd

This aptly named skillet recipe is full of potatoes, Polish kielbasa sausages, onions, tomatoes, and cabbage. It's the perfect simple meal to make at home or while camping.

• Kielbasa Recipes

Mom's Campfire Stew

Who doesn't love an easy one-pot dinner? Here's a tip from recipe creator Joe Benecasa: Brown the onions, mushrooms, and meat at home and transport it in gallon-size storage bag.

Over the Fire Scalloped Potatoes

Serve these scalloped potatoes as a side or as a main dish. Cheddar cheese and a can of cream of mushroom soup makes this recipe extra creamy and decadent.

• Campfire Potato Recipes to Make Outside

Papa Funk's Campfire Chili

"It makes a lot but my family likes it so much there is never any left over," according to recipe creator Cynthia C O'Connor. Cook it in a slow cooker or over an open campfire in a Dutch oven.

Campfire Chicken Pot Pie

You only need five easy-to-transport ingredients to make this classic chicken pot pie: canned mixed vegetables, a can of cream of mushroom soup, a can of cream of chicken soup, chicken breasts, and biscuit dough.

Campfire Foil Packs

It's easy to prep these foil packs ahead of time: Just fill your packs with whatever meat and vegetables you want, then keep them in a cooler until you're ready to cook.

Grilled Sausage with Potatoes and Green Beans

Green beans, red potatoes, onions, and smoked sausage make for an easy and healthy meal to enjoy in the great outdoors.

Camping Pasta with Clam Sauce

Pasta with clam sauce might seem like an odd choice for camping, but this delicious meal is made with only canned and non-perishable ingredients.

More Inspiration

Find more inspiration for your next adventure with our collection of Easy Camping Meals to Make Campfire Cooking a Breeze.

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