Dutch Oven
Dinner
Camping Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese Recipe
This easy, hearty mac and cheese is perfect for a satisfying meal outdoors. It's a simple, comforting dinner after a long day on the trail.
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Added August 12, 2026

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •2 cups elbow macaroni
- •2 cups water
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- •1-2 tablespoons mustard
- •¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- •5 oz Kettle Brand Jalapeño chips
Equipment
- • 4-quart Dutch Oven
- • Chimney Starter
- • Box Grater
Instructions
- 1Prepare your coals or campfire.
- 2Add the elbow macaroni, water, butter, and salt to a 4-qt Dutch oven. Cover and place on top of a small bed of coals or embers. Place 10-15 coals on top of the Dutch oven. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender and most (but not all) of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 3Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the campfire and set aside the lid.
- 4Stir in the shredded cheese, mustard, and garlic powder and add more salt if needed.
- 5Serve in bowls or on a plate, and top with crushed jalapeño Kettle Brand chips. Enjoy!
Camp tips
- • You can scale up the recipe for a larger group by doubling or tripling the ingredients.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 922
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