Ah, there’s nothing like waking up in the desert, to the smells and sounds of bacon sizzling over a campfire. But if you are the breadwinner and the provider of the family, nothing will wake you from your deep sleep except the sound of your family starving, begging to be fed. Don’t worry, with these simple recipes for cooking over a campfire, it will be a breeze and you will soon be full of success.
* Smoked bacon wraps
1 pound bacon
16 oz Mini Smoked Sausages
1 cup of brown sugar
Directions: Cut the bacon strips in half. Wrap each mini-sausage link in a strip of bacon. Spread brown sugar over pieces of bacon / sausage. Place in foil lined cast iron skillet, Dutch oven, or heavy baking sheet if you don’t have cast iron pots. Place over hot coals and cook for 30-40 minutes. (If you are making this recipe in an oven, bake at 400 degrees for the same amount of time.)
* Ham and Hashbrown Casserole
2 pounds frozen french fries, thawed
1 can of chicken cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
16 oz sour cream
2 cups of ham in cubes
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1/3 cup onion, minced
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions: Combine all ingredients except cheese. Mix well. Place in a heavy, foil-lined baking dish or in a Dutch oven. Sprinkle cheese on top and depending on how hot the campfire is, cook until hot and bubbly (about an hour).
Of course, you can always just cook bacon and eggs and it will be greatly appreciated without making a big fuss, but your family will love you for going the extra mile. Proper campfire recipes will add variation to simple and straightforward recipes, and once you’ve mastered the skill of cooking over a fire, you’re good to go.
For the veggie lovers in your group, you can’t go wrong throwing some veggies on the fire, at any time of the day. Corn on the cob is a campfire favorite, though for some it’s not good for breakfast. But you can always make an omelet, adding celery and carrots and salt and pepper to taste. Other good vegetables for breakfast include red and green bell peppers and onions.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to cooking over a fire, other than making sure you carefully observe the food as it cooks and make sure it is not burning. You may also need to move the pot or pan frequently to make sure it cooks evenly.
For those of you who have Pudgy Pie makers, you can dazzle your happy campers with a delicious breakfast dessert. No recipe is needed to make this, just pop 2 slices of bread inside and some of your favorite fruit tart filling in the middle. You can always drizzle some icing or powdered sugar on top to sweeten the deal. Hmm!
