Summertime means camping, and camping means campfire food! But you can do so much more with a campfire than simply roast s’mores. This mac n cheese is so easy to prep, and it’s safe to eat as is! The only reason we cook it over a campfire is to melt all of that yummy cheese, making it feel like a decadent home-cooked meal wherever you are!
here’s what you’ll need for camping mac and cheese
Feel free to add salt to this mac and cheese, but I never feel like it needs it since parmesan is so salty already. Some black pepper adds a nice bite, though.
Elbow Macaroni: You’ll need uncooked elbow pasta. Any noodle would work, but let’s be real — elbow is classic! Alfredo Sauce: Next, 1 cup of alfredo sauce is the magic ingredient that adds so much flavor and creaminess. The Cheese: Cheddar cheese provides a strong cheesy flavor, while parmesan cheese adds salty notes, and mozerella gives it that traditional cheese pull. It’s best to shred the cheese yourself as opposed to using pre-shredded cheeses. Milk: You can use any milk you like to bring together the creamy sauce. Half and half or heavy cream will create a richer sauce!
How to make mac n cheese while camping
Prepping campfire mac and cheese is just like making mac and cheese any other way. The trick is carefully storing it after it’s prepared so that you can easily reheat it over a campfire. Step 1: Prepare The PastaCook the macaroni in heavily salted water according to the instructions on the package. Step 2: Combine The IngredientsStir together the cooked pasta, alfredo, cheeses, and milk. Step 3: Assemble the dishSpoon the mix into a disposable large aluminum pan (8×8 inch). Cover tightly with aluminum foil and store in a fridge or cooler until you’re ready to cook it (up to 3 days). Step 4: Cook The Mac and CheeseCook over hot coals or elevated over a fire. Cook until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
