Dutch Oven
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Camping Nachos: Easy Dutch Oven Recipe
Whip up these easy, customizable nachos in a Dutch oven for a hearty and shareable meal around the campfire. Great for feeding a group without much fuss.
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Added August 10, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 bag (10-15 oz) tortilla chips
- •12 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- •1 15 oz can black beans
- •1/2 oz can sliced black olives
- •diced tomato
- •diced avocado
- •chopped cilantro
- •chopped green onion
- •salsa
- •sour cream
Equipment
- • Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- • Dutch Oven Lid Lifter
- • Cutting Board and Knife
- • Metal Tongs
Instructions
- 1Get a campfire going and let it burn down until you have coals.
- 2In the dutch oven, layer chips, cheese, beans, and olives: Spread a layer of chips, then 1/3 of the cheese, beans, and olives. Repeat for 2 more layers.
- 3Put the lid on the dutch oven, place it near the fire and add coals on top and underneath as needed.
- 4After 10 minutes, check if cheese is melted. Add more coals if necessary.
- 5Once melted, remove from heat, add toppings, serve immediately.
Camp tips
- • Use thicker tortilla chips to prevent breakage.
- • Layer ingredients properly to ensure even melting.
- • Rotate your dutch oven while cooking for even heat.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 450
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