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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
Source: freshoffthegrid.com
Camping Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese Recipe
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

  1. 1Prepare your coals or campfire.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the campfire and set aside the lid.
  4. 4Stir in the shredded cheese, mustard, and garlic powder and add more salt if needed.
  5. 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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