Campfire Mac & Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Campfire Mac & Cheese
Description
Campfire Mac & Cheese uses cooked elbow macaroni mixed with Alfredo sauce, cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, plus milk or half & half, to produce a rich and creamy pasta dish. The cheeses melt together smoothly, contributing sharp and mild flavors that blend with the alfredo's creaminess. The assembled pasta is placed into a disposable aluminum pan, optionally topped with extra cheese, and kept refrigerated or in a cooler up to three days before cooking. Cooking involves heating the pan over hot coals or an elevated fire until the cheese melts and the dish bubbles, providing a flavorful and comforting meal ideal for outdoor settings.
This dish works well as a hearty side or main course in camping or picnic contexts. The make-ahead aspect allows for easy preparation ahead of time. Adding a bit of mustard before cooking can provide a subtle tang to the flavor profile.
When storing in a cooler, sealing the pan inside a gallon-sized ziploc bag helps prevent water contamination during transport or storage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni 150 g, uncooked
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce 240 g
- ½ cup cheddar cheese 56 g, sharp, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 56 g, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese 56 g, shredded
- ½ cup milk 120 mL, or half & half
Instructions
- Pasta: Cook macaroni in heavily salted water according to instructions on package.
- Stir: Stir together cooked pasta, alfredo, cheeses, and milk.
- Assemble: Spoon into a disposable aluminum pan (8 x 8 inch). Optionally top with a bit more cheese! Cover tightly with aluminum foil and store in a fridge or cooler until ready to cook (up to 3 days).
- Cook: Cook over hot coals, or elevated over a fire, until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use a gallon-sized Ziploc bag to protect the foil pan in the cooler from getting wet while storing.
- Adding a spoonful of mustard to the uncooked mac & cheese can provide a subtle tangy flavor boost.
- This dish can be prepared and stored up to three days before cooking over a campfire.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48.6g | 16% |
| Protein | 22.4g | 45% |
| Fat | 16.7g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3g | 52% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1782mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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