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Make a Giant Christmas Cookie in a Dutch Oven
This giant Christmas cookie is sure to be a hit on your holiday camping adventures. A sweet treat to end a day of winter camping fun. And it is a snap to make with a pre-made cookie mix. Giant Christmas Cookie Recipe In a large bowl, pour the pre-made chocolate chip cookie mix. Follow the directions on the package to mix. Add chocolate candies and white chocolate chips to the mix. Pour directly into a pre-seasoned Dutch Oven or use a liner. Place 14 hot briquettes on the top lid of the Dutch Oven and seven underneath for a temperature of 350º. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until done.…
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Simple Pumpkin Spice Cake in a Dutch Oven
We made this simple, two ingredient, Pumpkin Spice Cake in our Dutch Oven on our last camping trip at Hillsborough River State Park. It was easy and quick to make. The perfect ending to a day of hiking and canoeing. Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe Boxed Spice Cake Mix Canned Pumpkin In a large bowl combine together the boxed spice cake mix and the can of pumpkin. Mix well. Pour the mixture directly into a well seasoned Dutch Oven or an oil sprayed Dutch Oven liner. Place 7 briquettes on the bottom of the Dutch Oven and 14 on the top lid to reach a temperature of 350º. Bake for approximately…
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Stuffed Red Peppers in a Dutch Oven
I made Mexican Stuffed Red Peppers in my Dutch Oven the other night for dinner. I have seen several versions of this recipe on Pinterest. I gave my version a try in my Dutch Oven. They turned out beautifully and were full of flavor. Stuffed Red Pepper Recipe Begin by cooking the ground turkey or beef until done. Add your favorite taco seasoning according to the package directions. Set aside. Cook the rice according to the directions on the box. In a large bowl, combine the meat, cooked rice, corn, and beans ( that have been drained and rinsed). Mix. Next, add the jar of salsa and 1 cup of…
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Easy Pull Apart Garlic Roll Bites in a Dutch Oven
We made these easy Garlic Roll Bites on a recent camping trip to Canopy Oaks. This well-known recipe has only a few ingredients and is a snap to make. Perfect for camping! Ingredients 16-18 Rhodes Rolls Thawed 1/2 Stick of Butter 1 Tablespoon or to Taste Chopped Garlic Cooking Spray Instructions Make sure to ready your briquettes. Depending on the size of your Dutch Oven, ours is 10 inches, you will need approximately 21 briquettes. Place 14 on top of the Dutch Oven lid and seven below. This will get your temperature to 350 degrees. Cut each thawed roll into four pieces. Layer the rolls directly into a well-seasoned Dutch…
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Baked Cavatini in a Dutch Oven
Baked Cavatini from Pizza Hut was a favorite menu item of mine growing up in the Midwest. I don’t believe the pizza chain makes it anymore, but my sister Karla has a recipe that is close to it. I adapted her recipe to make it easier to make on a recent camping trip with fabulous results. It was the perfect comfort food on a chilly night at Gilchrist Blue Spring State Park. Ingredients This is a very versatile recipe. It’s common pizza toppings made with pasta, so you can make it any way you want. If you like mushrooms, add mushrooms, if you hate onions, skip them. Here is what…
