Posted in Foil Packets

Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Bring the flavors of a classic shrimp boil to the campground with these easy Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets. Loaded with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn, these packets deliver all the flavor of a traditional seafood boil without needing a giant pot of water.

Everything cooks together in a convenient foil packet, making clean up a breeze and allowing you to spend more time enjoying the campground and less time washing dishes. Whether you’re gathered around the campfire or relaxing at your RV site, this fun and flavorful meal is a perfect way to kick off the weekend.

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Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Enjoy all the flavors of a classic seafood boil with these Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 3 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon sliced for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and parboil the potatoes for 8–10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine:
  3. o Shrimp
  4. o Smoked sausage
  5. o Parboiled potatoes
  6. o Corn
  7. o Melted butter
  8. o Old Bay seasoning
  9. o Garlic powder
  10. o Black pepper
  11. o Lemon juice
  12. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  13. Divide the mixture among 6 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  14. Fold and seal the packets tightly.
  15. Place the packets on a grill grate or over medium campfire coals.
  16. Cook for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  17. Carefully open the packets and check that the shrimp are pink and fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  18. Garnish with parsley and serve with fresh lemon slices.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Parboil the potatoes and cut the corn at home before your trip. Store them in sealed containers in the cooler to make campsite assembly quick and easy.
RV Air Fryer Option
These shrimp boil packets adapt beautifully to an RV air fryer.
  1. Assemble the packets using air fryer-safe foil sized to fit your basket.
  2. Place one packet in the basket at a time.
  3. Cook at 380°F for 12–15 minutes.
  4. Carefully open and check for doneness. The shrimp should be pink and the potatoes fork-tender.
  5. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Because shrimp cooks quickly, avoid overcooking by checking the packet at the 12-minute mark.
Rainy Day Electric Skillet Option
No campfire? No problem.
  1. Parboil the potatoes as directed.
  2. Melt the butter in a large electric skillet.
  3. Add the potatoes, sausage, and corn.
  4. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp and seasonings.
  6. Cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
  7. Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
This method is perfect for RV camping, cabins, or rainy campground evenings.

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Posted in Grilled Meals

BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas

Pizza night at the campground just got a delicious barbecue twist! These BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas are quick, easy, and packed with smoky flavor. Using prepared pulled pork and flatbread as the base means dinner comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy camping weekends.

Whether you’re cooking on a grill, Blackstone griddle, camp oven, or even an air fryer in your RV, these flatbread pizzas deliver the perfect combination of tangy barbecue sauce, tender pulled pork, melted cheese, and crisp flatbread crust. They’re easy to customize and fun for the whole family.

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BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas

Pizza night at the campground just got a delicious barbecue twist!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large flatbreads or naan breads
  • 2 cups prepared pulled pork
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce divided
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill, camp oven, or Blackstone griddle to medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the pulled pork with ¼ cup of the barbecue sauce.
  3. Place the flatbreads on a clean work surface.
  4. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce evenly over each flatbread.
  5. Top with:
  6. o Mozzarella cheese
  7. o Pulled pork mixture
  8. o Red onion
  9. o Cheddar cheese
  10. Place the flatbreads on the grill or griddle over indirect heat.
  11. Cover and cook for 8–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread is lightly crisp.
  12. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
  13. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Prepare or purchase the pulled pork before your camping trip and store it in a sealed container in the cooler. Dinner will come together in less than 15 minutes at the campsite.
RV Air Fryer Option
These flatbread pizzas are perfect for RV air fryers.
  1. Assemble the flatbread pizzas as directed.
  2. Place one flatbread at a time in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook at 375°F for 5–7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp.
  4. Slice and serve.
Cooking time may vary depending on the size and model of your air fryer.
Rainy Day RV Option
If the weather isn’t cooperating, these pizzas can be made indoors using a countertop oven, toaster oven, or RV oven.
Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the flatbread is lightly browned.

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Posted in Campground Meals, Cold/No Heat Meals

Loaded Italian Sausage & Peppers Hoagies

When it comes to easy campground meals, it’s hard to beat a hearty sausage sandwich loaded with savory peppers and onions. These Loaded Italian Sausage & Peppers Hoagies are packed with bold flavors, require minimal cleanup, and come together quickly in a single skillet. Whether you’re cooking over a camp stove, flat-top griddle, or campfire skillet, this meal is sure to become a camping favorite.

Serve these hoagies with chips, potato salad, or fresh fruit for a satisfying dinner that’s perfect after a day of hiking, fishing, or exploring the campground.

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Loaded Italian Sausage & Peppers Hoagies

When it comes to easy campground meals, it's hard to beat a hearty sausage sandwich loaded with savory peppers and onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Italian sausage links mild or hot
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 bell peppers sliced (any color)
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 hoagie rolls
  • 6 slices provolone cheese optional
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sausage links and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 12–15 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Add the sliced peppers and onions to the same skillet.
  4. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  5. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
  6. Return the sausages to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Place each sausage in a hoagie roll and top generously with the pepper and onion mixture.
  8. Add provolone cheese and Parmesan cheese if desired.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Slice the peppers and onions at home and store them in a zip-top bag in your cooler. This reduces prep time and makes campsite cooking even easier.

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Posted in Miscellaneous (Unsorted)

Easy Family Dinners for Your Next Camping Trip

Another week of delicious campground cooking is in the books! This week’s menu featured a variety of easy, family-friendly meals that are perfect for RV trips, camping weekends, and outdoor adventures. From hearty skillet meals and foil packet favorites to creamy pasta and grilled sandwiches, these recipes are designed to keep mealtime simple while delivering plenty of flavor.

Whether you’re planning your next camping trip or looking for easy dinner inspiration, these six campground meals offer something for everyone. Save your favorites and add them to your camping meal rotation!

This Week’s Campground Meals

🏕️ Campground Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Tender strips of beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese come together in one hearty skillet meal that’s packed with classic cheesesteak flavor.

🏕️ Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

Juicy chicken, tender potatoes, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar cheese are wrapped in foil and cooked to perfection with almost no cleanup.

🏕️ Dutch Oven Sloppy Joe Casserole

A rich and savory sloppy joe filling topped with fluffy biscuits and melted cheese creates the ultimate campground comfort food dinner.

🏕️ Campfire Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Tender chicken and pasta simmer together in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce for an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect after a day outdoors.

🏕️ Southwest Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, corn, and cheese bring bold Southwest flavors to the campground table.

🏕️ Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

Sweet grilled pineapple, juicy teriyaki chicken, melted provolone, and toasted buns combine for a taste of summer in every bite.

Final Thoughts

One of the best things about campground cooking is gathering around the table after a day of adventure and sharing a meal with family and friends. This week’s recipes offer a great mix of cooking methods, flavors, and ingredients while keeping preparation simple and campsite-friendly. Be sure to bookmark your favorites, share them with fellow campers, and come back next week for another round of easy campground meals!

Campground Philly Cheesesteak Skillet
ThisCampground Philly Cheesesteak Skillet is loaded with tender beef, peppers,onions, and melted provolone cheese.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets
When it comes to easy campground dinners, foil packet meals are hard to beat.
Check out this recipe
Dutch Oven Sloppy Joe Casserole
This Dutch Oven Sloppy Joe Casserole takes a classic family favorite and turns itinto a hearty campground meal.
Check out this recipe
Campfire Chicken Alfredo
Creamy, comforting, and made in one pot! This Campfire Chicken Alfredo Pasta is packed with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese, and pasta for an easy campground dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Southwest Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers
TheseSouthwest Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers are loaded with seasoned beef, rice,tomatoes, corn, and melted cheese.
Check out this recipe
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
TheseGrilled Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches feature juicy teriyaki chicken, meltedprovolone cheese, and sweet grilled pineapple on a toasted bun.
Check out this recipe

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Posted in Foil Packets

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets

Foil packet meals are a campground favorite for good reason—they’re easy to prepare, require almost no cleanup, and can be customized for every camper. These Southwest Chicken Foil Packets are packed with juicy chicken, colorful peppers, black beans, corn, and bold Southwest seasonings. Cooked over the campfire or on the grill, they’re a flavorful and convenient meal that’s perfect for busy camping days and summer adventures.

Southwest Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken,peppers, onions, black beans, and corn cooked in individual foil packets.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 395

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or prepare a campfire with a bed of hot coals.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell peppers, onion, black beans, and corn.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Tear six large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  6. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the foil sheets.
  7. Fold and seal each packet tightly.
  8. Place the packets on the grill or over indirect campfire heat.
  9. Cook for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  10. Carefully open the packets and check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
  11. Sprinkle each packet with shredded cheese.
  12. Close loosely for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  13. Add desired toppings and serve directly from the packets.

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