Chili Campfire Bake

Published: April 4, 2016Updated: August 14, 2018Author: Kristen Hills
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Chili Campfire Bake

This isn’t my typical meal, but I’ll tell you what – my kids LOVED it! It was very quick and easy to make – I even let my husband throw it together. You can also make this over the fire with a rack that sits on the fire and skillet. Either way you make it, it is fun and delicious!

Serves: 6

Chili Campfire Bake

1 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

16 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili
  • 1 (7 ounce) bag corn chips
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour the whole box of pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter).
  2. Pour 3 cups of cold water into skillet. Make sure the water covers the pasta.
  3. Turn the burner to high, then set your timer for 10 minutes (optional: add a bit of salt to taste).
  4. Cook on high, stirring occasionally until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
  5. Add chili and bring to a simmer.
  6. Remove from heat and top with corn chips and Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories

1792 cal

Fat

20 g

Carbs

349 g

Protein

81 g
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  1. Mary says:
    April 15, 2016
    Made this for the family Was a big hit and so fast and easy to make.
    Reply
  2. Laura says:
    June 30, 2016
    What is your favorite brand of chili from a can?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      July 1, 2016
      We usually buy Hormel or Stagg Chili.
      Reply
    • Ruby Bowman says:
      January 31, 2018
      Normal with beans
      Reply
  3. Lisette says:
    August 15, 2016
    How many does this serve?
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    • Cyd says:
      August 16, 2016
      This is about 6 servings.
      Reply
  4. Tara says:
    July 27, 2018
    This was a bit odd. I will try again but I'll half the macaroni. The pictures here seem heavily "chili" like but using the exact measurements, mine was very heavy on the noodles and sparse on the chili. Otherwise, it's an easy and tasty (if you add a bunch of condiments like I did- onion, sour cream, avocado etc.) dish for camping. It's not fun to clean up the pot though if you are tent camping ;)
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    • Cyd says:
      July 30, 2018
      Hi Tara. You can totally add more than 1 can of chili for your liking. And we totally agree on cleaning the pot with tent camping. We come prepared to wash the pot though!
      Reply
  5. Rinda Maddox says:
    August 24, 2018
    So, you are NOT cooking this over a campfire as the name implies? My campfire is made from wood. No burner to "turn to high." Love the idea but need to adjust to a wood fire.
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    • Cyd says:
      August 27, 2018
      In the top of the post it tells you how to cook it over the fire - You can also make this over the fire with a rack that sits on the fire and skillet. Hope this helps. You will of course need a rack. We use one when we go camping and cook over the fire. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Heavy-Folding-Campfire-X-Large/dp/B074MZCNWJ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1535400026&sr=8-9&keywords=campfire+cooking+rack
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