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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
Source: amandaoutside.com
Camping Nachos: Easy Dutch Oven Recipe
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

  1. 1Get a campfire going and let it burn down until you have coals.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Put the lid on the dutch oven, place it near the fire and add coals on top and underneath as needed.
  4. 4After 10 minutes, check if cheese is melted. Add more coals if necessary.
  5. 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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