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Easy Taco Pizza in a Dutch Oven
We made the best Taco Pizza in our Dutch oven on our last camping trip, O’Leno State Park. This was such an easy recipe, mostly because of the pre-prep work done before the campout. Taco Pizza Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Taco Meat (beef or turkey) Refrigerated Pizza Dough 1/2 Cup Refried Beans 2 Tablespoons Queso Shredded Taco Flavored Cheese as much or as little as you prefer 1 Cup Shredded Lettuce 1 Small Tomato, diced Crushed Nacho Cheese Chips to your liking Hot Sauce (optional) Sour Cream (optional) Most of the ingredient’s quantites are approximate. I rarely measure ingredients when I am cooking while camping. I usually just throw things…
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Dutch Oven Chocolate Depression Cake
Dutch Oven Chocolate Depression Cake is a simple recipe that requires no eggs, butter or milk to bake. This makes it a fantastic recipe for camping. It also bakes wonderfully in a Dutch oven. It is called a depression cake because it was popular during the Great Depression when certain ingredients were hard to come by or expensive. Or it could be called a depression cake because of the depressions put into the cake before mixing. Either way it’s a moist chocolatey cake that everyone will love. Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Flour 1 Cup Sugar 3 Tablespoons unsweetened Cocoa 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon White Vinegar…
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Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie
On our recent campout to Table Rock State Park, we made Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie for dinner. It was so delicious! There were no leftovers. This is a simple, quick recipe that is great for any campout. Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Breast 2 Pre-Made Pie Crusts (for the top and bottom of pot pie) 1 Cup Each of Frozen Peas, Carrots and Corn 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Can of Chicken Broth (Use the empty Cream of Chicken Soup can to measure) Salt and Pepper to Taste Directions This is a simple recipe to follow. It is much easier to…
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10 Must Try Dutch Oven Recipes
A Dutch Oven is a camping essential, here is a list of 10 Must Try Dutch Oven Recipes to get you started. These are recipes that have been tested on our camping trips. Give them a try! 1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies Dutch Oven Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies is the most popular Dutch oven pin I have on Pinterest. This is an easy recipe to follow and a delicious dessert to try on your next camping adventure. 2. Cajun Pasta I loved how Dutch Oven Cajun Pasta turned out. It was a spicy, cheesy dish that was simple to put together and bake. The pasta turned out perfect our first…
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Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese
Our latest camping trip, Crooked River State Park, was a bit chilly and rainy. It was a great idea that we decided to try making Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese. This dish was such a comfort and went well with our dinner of grilled hamburgers. Ingredients 1/2 package of cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 oz) 1 small package of Velveeta Cheese (8 oz) 1 Package of shredded cheese (whatever you prefer) 1/2 Stick of melted butter 1 Cup of milk 2 Tablespoons of flour Salt and Pepper to taste Directions If you have time, pre-cook the elbow macaroni before your campout. Make sure to add a little bit of olive…
