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May 24, 2023

15 Make Ahead Camping Meals Everyone Loves

Are you looking for delicious camping meals you can prep ahead?

If so, you’re in the right spot!

This lineup of hearty campfire dinners is SO delicious that you may find yourself wanting to eat them when you’re at home.

Which is completely fine by the way, no judgement here. 😉

But the best part about these camping meals is that almost all of the work can be done ahead of time.

That way you can kick back and relax when you are away instead of fussing over prep work.

All you’ll need to do when you are ready to eat is heat/grilli and serve!

And maybe refill your drink. 😉

After that you you can unwind with delicious camping dinner that is bursting with flavor.

For full recipe details, follow the in-text links below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) BBQ Chicken Foil Packet Camping Meal

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Spend With Pennies knocks it out the park this camping meal idea.

Bbq sauce, cheddar, and bacon all prepped and ready to throw on the grill.

Everyone loves this flavorful foil packet dinner especially the way the juices flavor the potatoes!

#2) Hobo Foil Camping Meal With Sausage foil packet camping dinner

This make ahead sausage foil packet from Chelsea’s Messy Apron has such rave reviews!

Tender veggies and delicious flavorful sausage that help season the entire packet of this filling camping meal.

#3) Easy Make Ahead Campfire Queso 

Queso On the Grill How to Steps

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Adventures of A Nurse authors this brilliant campfire queso idea.

Having all of the ingredients prepped and ready in a pan makes it one campfire away from a delicious queso dip everyone is ready to dig into.

#4) Corn & Chicken Foil Packet Camping Dinner

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Taste Of Lizzy T shows camping preppers how to make this delicious (and healthy) camping meal.

Corn on the cob, deliciously seasoned chicken and juicy bell peppers make this one a fan favorite.

#5) Make Ahead Camping Mac & Cheese

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These individually wrapped mac and cheese tins with bacon are SO good.

They come from Lauren’s Latest, and would work well as a meal on their own, or paired with any grilled protein!

#6) Better Than Average Avocado Bacon Burger

I had to include this mouth watering burger recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod!

While I love a simple grilled burger or dog when camping, you can take them next level by prepping of toppings ahead of time.

Crispy bacon that is cooked ahead quickly reheats and guacamole that is prepped ahead in an airtight container or bag makes the perfect topping. 

#7) Cheeseburger Hobo Packet Camping Meal

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Here’s another take on a burger idea from Gimme Some Grilling.

These yummy cheeseburger packets are super filling and boasting the classic flavors everyone enjoys.

#8) Grilled Pizza Camping Meal Idea

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Pizza may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you are brainstorming camping meals.

But have you tried grilled pizza recipes like this one from Domestically Speaking?

They are SO yummy, and surprisingly easy to make.  I like to prep the dough and crust ahead of time, and even quickly flash grill it.

That way when we’re ready for dinner I can simply put out the crusts and topping ingredients and let everyone create their own.

#9) Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Camping Meal

This philly cheese steak loaf from Homemade Heather is so yummy!

She starts with a large Italian french bread and ends with a delicious pull apart dinner. 

#10) Make Ahead Kabob Camping Meals

You are not going to find a better chicken kabob recipe than this one from Spend With Pennies.

Don’t believe me?  Try it!

And these steak kabobs from Two Peas & Their Pod are the next in line for beyond delicious camping dinners!

The steak marinade has so much flavor.

Both of these kabobs you can have prepped and skewered ahead of time so that all you have to do is pop them on the grill!

#11) Make Ahead Campfire Potatoes

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You’ll definitely want to give these campfire potatoes from Princess Pinky Girl a try.

You can par boil them at home, slice, and top with cheese and bacon before you pack up.

That way you can simply throw them on the grill to heat and you are ready to go!

#12) Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packet Camping Meal

Wonder Mom Wannabe takes one of our favorite combinations are turns it into a camping friendly dinner idea!

Delicious flavor, and easy to prep and grill!

#13) Make Ahead Braised Then Grilled Ribs Camping Food Idea

Rock Recipes has this super smart grilled ribs recipe!

She slow roasts them ahead of time, which is really easy to do.  And then finishes them on the grill with a quick sear and slather of sauce.

Your fellow campers will be super impressed with this one.

#14) Make Ahead Campfire Nachos

Campfrie nachos?  Yes please!

Head over to Lets Camp More to find out how to make them. 🙂

#15) Chicken Parm Foil Packet Camping Meal 

Last but not least are these delicious chicken parm foil packets from The Recipe Rebel.

The flavor is incredible and the potatoes are a wonderful combination.

  Happy Camping Meal Prepping!

I hope you found some camping dinner ideas that you will enjoy this summer.

I know I have!

There is nothing better than time away enjoying the great outdoors.

Might as well make your camping trip even better with these super yummy camping meal ideas!

Talk to you soon my friends.

Cheers! <3 Ang

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