Campfire Mac and Cheese
Roger Stringer / May 23, 2021
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Mac and Cheese is a staple in nearly any cooking situation, and camping is no different.
What you need:
- Elbow Pasta – this is the pasta of choice when it comes to making mac and cheese. So good!
- Alfredo Sauce – either use store-bought or make homemade alfredo sauce.
- Cheddar, Mozzarella + Parmesan Cheese – three types of cheeses for maximum flavor!
- Half & Half – this helps the alfredo and cheese blend together when heating.
- Salt + Pepper – season to taste!
- Anything Else You’d Like to Add – bacon, jalapenos, smoked sausage, bell peppers, etc.!
- Aluminum pie tins
How to make it:
This dish does involve a little prep upfront to get it ready before you can put it on the campfire or grill.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Stir alfredo sauce into the cooked pasta with the three cheeses and enough milk to keep things loose. {This is so your mac and cheese doesn't dry out while it's staying cool.}
- Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide between four mini aluminum pie tins {or one big one}, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spray one side of aluminum foil with more nonstick cooking spray and cover each individual mac and cheese portion, sprayed side down, facing the food.
- Seal well.
- Store in a large plastic food storage bag in a cooler until ready to cook.
- Prepare a fire and let it burn down to the coals.
- Place a cooking rack over top that would be 2-3 inches above.
- Place each pie tin over the hot coals and cook 8-10 minutes or until hot.
- Remove from fire and serve immediately.