8 Hearty Casseroles to Make at Camp

8 Hearty Casseroles to Make at Camp

Written by: Kent Rollins

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8 Hearty Casseroles to Make at Camp

If you’re looking for warm, satisfying meals to feed your crew after a long day of trail riding or camp chores, these classic casserole recipes bring comfort food to the great outdoors. From cheesy ground-beef bakes to classics like Tuna Casserole, there’s something for every appetite around the campfire.


1. Cowboy Casserole

Kent’s Cowboy Casserole is a rich, cheesy ground-beef bake layered with cream corn, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, all topped with fluffy biscuits. This hearty dish is easy to assemble in a Dutch oven or camp oven and delivers classic cowboy comfort with every bite.

2. Tater Tot Casserole

A cowboy twist on a classic favorite, this Tater Tot Casserole starts with seasoned ground beef and savory mushroom soup, finished with a blanket of golden tater tots. It’s gooey, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a hungry camp crew.

3. Chicken and Rice Casserole

This comforting Chicken and Rice Casserole combines tender chicken, rice, green chiles, and savory cream soup for a warm, homestyle meal. Bake it in a Dutch oven over coals or in your camp kitchen for a dish that’s simple yet deeply satisfying.

4. Tuna Casserole

Tuna Casserole a-rich base of tuna, egg noodles, and cheese, topped with crunchy cracker crumbs. It’s one of those classic camp dishes that’s both creamy and nostalgic, perfect after a day on the trail.

5. Cowboy Baked Bean Casserole

Hearty and smoky, this Cowboy Baked Bean Casserole mixes browned ground beef with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and beans for a crowd-pleasing camp meal. Bake it in a Dutch oven and let the flavors meld while you tend the fire.

6. Cream Cheese Sausage Casserole

From Leanne Morgan, this recipe is great for breakfast or dinner at camp, this Cream Cheese Sausage Casserole layers savory breakfast sausage with cream cheese and crescent roll dough. It bakes up golden and delicious — a dish your whole crew will ask for again.

7. Squash Casserole – Cheesy Traditional Recipe

This classic Squash Casserole brings fresh garden squash together with cheese and a buttery cracker topping. It’s a simple, old-fashioned side or main that folks will love around the camp table.

8. Big Mac Casserole

Big Mac Casserole is a huge hit among kids and cowboys alike. If you're taking some scouts out to cook and want to teach them how to use hot coals to target heat to the top and bottom of a Dutch oven, this recipe will fix you right up.


Final Thoughts

Whether you’re cooking over coals or in a camp kitchen, these casseroles bring cowboy-style comfort and plenty of flavor to your next outdoor adventure. Rotate them through your camp cooking rotation and your crew will be talking about dinner for years to come.