Easy Cheesy Campfire Nachos

Nachos are my favorite food in the world. For me, they are comfort food. Obviously, I can’t go for a week without eating them, so I even make them when I’m camping. These easy cheesy campfire nachos bring all the flavors right to your campsite.

Campfire nachos in tin foil are a delicious and easy way to make nachos while camping. They are also a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy.

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as eating nachos made over the fire. For me, there’s something about nachos that inspires conversation. I love sitting around snacking and chatting.

One of the things I love most about nachos is how easily you can customize them. One of the friends we were camping with this particular time only likes mozzarella cheese and doesn’t like tomatoes, so I was able to make a tray for him and then make a tray that way that I like them.

Cheesy Campfire Nachos:

Ingredients:

• blue corn and/or plain tortilla chips
• shredded cheese – you can use a tex mex or nacho blend or mozzarella
• tomatoes, diced
• onions, chopped
• green peppers, diced
• jalapeños, sliced and cut in half
• foil plate
• tin foil

Optional Toppings:

• black olives
• red peppers, chopped
• banana peppers
• green onions
• black beans
• chili
• BBQ pulled pork
• shredded chicken
• corn
• browned hamburger
• taco meat
• taco seasoning
• green chilies
• avocado
• cilantro

Instructions:

1. Lay the tortilla chips in a foil tray.
2. Top with shredded cheese.
3. Add another layer of tortilla chips.
4. Top with more shredded cheese.
5. Sprinkle with chopped onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
6. Cover with foil.
7. Place on the grill over a campfire until the cheese is melted.
8. Serve as is or with sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, or guacamole.

Try this on your next camping trip. I think you’re going to love it!

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Cheesy Campfire Nachos

Author: The Endless Appetite

Ingredients

• blue corn and/or plain tortilla chips
• shredded cheese - you can use a tex mex or nacho blend or mozzarella
• tomatoes diced
• onions chopped
• green peppers diced
• jalapeños sliced and cut in half
• foil plate
• tin foil

Instructions

• Lay the tortilla chips in a foil tray.
• Top with shredded cheese.
• Add another layer of tortilla chips.
• Top with more shredded cheese.
• Sprinkle with chopped onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
• Cover with foil.
• Place on the grill over a campfire until the cheese is melted.
• Serve as is or with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole

Notes

optional toppings: black olives red peppers, chopped banana peppers black beans chili pulled pork or chicken corn browned hamburger taco meat taco seasoning avocado cilantro

In conclusion, I have found a list of easy cheesy campfire nachos recipes which are quick to make and taste delicious. With so many variations, everyone can find a favorite to try.

Place tortilla chips in a cast-iron skillet over the fire. Once they start to brown at the edges, remove from heat and layer with cheese, beans, salsa, and shredded lettuce or cabbage. Return to heat until cheese is melted and serve as-is for a hearty snack.

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