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Dutch Oven Mac And Cheese Camping Recipe by CampingForFoodies features a black cast iron camp Dutch oven pot sitting on the ground and filled with creamy macaroni and cheese topped with a golden brown crumb topping ready to be served at the campsite.

Mac And Cheese Dutch Oven Camping Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Kim Hanna
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • Water for boiling macaroni about 5 quarts
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

For The Topping

  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a 12-inch camp Dutch oven for baking at 350 degrees (25 total coals = 17 top / 8 bottom). If you use a different oven size, check our Dutch oven temperature chart to determine the number of coals you will need. https://www.campingforfoodies.com/dutch-oven-temperature-chart/. If you are using a propane stove with a Dutch oven dome and heat diffuser plate, get it ready to bake on a level surface.
  • Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter and set the mixture aside.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions for al dente consistency. You want it firm to the bite so it does not get mushy as you bake it with the cheese.
  • Drain the macaroni, then gently mix it in a large bowl along with the Velveeta, soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper.
  • Spray the Dutch oven bottom and sides with cooking spray.
  • Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the Dutch oven and sprinkle the cracker crumb mixture over the top, cover with the lid and bake it until it is bubbly. This will take about 30 minutes. Camp Cooking Tip: Rotate the Dutch oven and lid 1/4 turns in opposite directions every 10 minutes or so for even baking.
  • Now, move all of the coals to the top of the oven to brown the crumb topping to a golden brown color. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from coals and let stand a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 935mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g