Campfire Mac and Cheese

camping mac and cheese cooked over the campfire in aluminum pans in this easy make ahead camping dinner

This easy camping mac and cheese is filled with creamy, melted cheese and is cooked over the campfire in an aluminum pan. Assemble the mac and cheese at home for an easy make ahead camping dinner!

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dinner, make ahead meal

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Equipment

1 aluminum pan, 9"x9"
1 aluminum foil

Ingredients

3 cups pasta, dry/uncooked
1/2 cup half and half
1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp paprika
pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preparation (at home or at campsite)

Bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes (pasta will still be undercooked). Rinse under cold water to stop noodles from continuing to cook.
Add half and half, alfredo sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder and stir to combine. Stir in parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese until combined.
Spray aluminum pan and the underside of the aluminum foil with cooking spray. Pour macaroni and cheese into the prepared pan and cover with the foil.

Cooking

Place on a grate over the fire and cook, covered, for 20-30 minutes. When cooking over a larger fire, position the aluminum pan off to the side, away from the direct heat. When cooking over coals or a smaller fire, place the aluminum pan over the heat source.
Remove foil after about 15 minutes and add 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese to the top of the pasta. Cover and return to the grate until cheese is melted.
(If you portion this recipe into smaller pans, you will most likely need to decrease your cook time.)

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