Name: Chili Campfire Bake Recipe
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni; 15 ounces chili; 7 ounces corn chips; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; salt (to taste)

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!

Chili Campfire Bake Recipe

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 15

Total Time 16

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Ingredients

Equipment

Skillet

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 556 kcal · Carbohydrates: 84 g · Protein: 18 g · Fat: 17 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 20 mg · Sodium: 308 mg · Potassium: 460 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 863 IU · Vitamin C: 102 mg · Calcium: 216 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.

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Questions & Reviews

Mary says:

Made this for the family Was a big hit and so fast and easy to make.

Laura says:

What is your favorite brand of chili from a can?

Cyd says:

We usually buy Hormel or Stagg Chili.

Lisette says:

How many does this serve?

Cyd says:

This is about 6 servings.

Ruby Bowman says:

Normal with beans

Tara says:

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 ;)

Cyd says:

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!

Rinda Maddox says:

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.

Cyd says:

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

Brandon says:

How long do you simmer it when you put the chili in?

Momma Cyd says:

Just until it's heated through really well. Maybe for a minute or two.

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Mary says:

Made this for the family Was a big hit and so fast and easy to make.
Laura says:

What is your favorite brand of chili from a can?
Cyd says:

We usually buy Hormel or Stagg Chili.
Lisette says:

How many does this serve?
Cyd says:

This is about 6 servings.
Ruby Bowman says:

Normal with beans
Tara says:

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 ;)
Cyd says:

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!
Rinda Maddox says:

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.
Cyd says:

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
Brandon says:

How long do you simmer it when you put the chili in?
Momma Cyd says:

Just until it's heated through really well. Maybe for a minute or two.