Crockpot meals will never go out of style due to the ease of making a delicious meal with little effort! Crockpot meals are a great option when East Texas camping. Imagine: You and your family are making family memories around the campfire or busy enjoying one of our many attractions. Then, once your tummies start grumbling, you head back to your cabin or RV site with a meal ready to go. There's nothing better than that! Keep reading for 12 of the best crockpot camping meals the whole family is sure to love!
Tips for Crockpot Camping
Although crockpot meals tend to be easy to make, we want to provide some tips & tricks so that you can prepare your meals as efficient as possible:
If possible, the smaller the crockpot you can bring, the better. You don't want your crockpot taking up too much packing space! But, if you need to bring a larger one for you and your family, be sure to pack it safely in your car so it doesn't get damaged.
First, it's best to make a grocery list of all the ingredients you'll need for each recipe you're planning to make. Once you have all the ingredients, we recommend chopping any vegetables, seasoning meat, and portioning seasonings into Ziploc bags before you head out on your East Texas camping trip. This way, all you have to do is dump the pre-portioned ingredients into the crockpot and you're good to go!
Looking to save time on cleaning? We recommend purchasing some crockpot liners! These liners go inside the crockpot before you add any ingredients. If you don't have any liners, you can also line your crockpot with foil. Once the crockpot is empty, you can remove the liner or foil for easy clean-up!
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Breakfast Crockpot Recipes
Start your day right without the hassle of cooking over the stove! Here are 3 recipes for the most important meal of the day:
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Prepare this Breakfast Casserole the night prior and wake up with a savory breakfast ready to go! This camping crockpot meal takes 25 minutes to prepare and is ready in 7-9 hours. Plus, this recipe is packed with 12 servings - enough to feed the family and more!
Salted Caramel-Banana Cinnamon Roll Casserole
The name says it all...YUM! Try this breakfast casserole for a delightfully sweet start to your day. Requiring only 5 ingredients, your kids are guaranteed to love this easy camping crockpot meal!
Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
You can't go wrong with a breakfast staple - enjoy some Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal in the morning! Made with steel-cut oats, this crockpot recipe is sure to keep you full for hours. The best part? You can customize this recipe however you wish! Add some nuts, fruit, additional syrup, or whatever your heart desires for a hearty breakfast.
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Lunch & Dinner Crockpot Recipes: Savory
When searching for crockpot meals for camping, there are endless options from various websites, making meal planning a little daunting! With this in mind, we rounded up 3 savory dishes you should consider making:
Slow Cooker Chili
There's nothing better than sitting around the campfire with a warm bowl of chili in your hands! This protein-packed recipe is the perfect option for busy days. Prepare the meat ahead of time so once you get to your site, you can dump all the ingredients in and go adventure around our East Texas campground while its cooking!
Easy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken
Easy AND cheesy? Count us in! This camping crockpot meal is one everyone will love and takes very few ingredients. Prep in the morning, and enjoy for dinner 6-8 hours later!
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
A meal that takes only 10 minutes of prep time?! Yes, you read that right! This Baked Ziti recipe requires 8 ingredients and is guaranteed to leave your tummy feeling satisfied.
Lunch & Dinner Crockpot Recipes: Sweet
For those who have a sweet tooth, we've got you covered. Who says lunch or dinner can't include a little razzle-dazzle of sweetness? These 3 sweet crockpot camping meals can't be beat:
Brown Sugar Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Enjoy a classic pulled pork sandwich, but make it sweet! These sandwiches will be loved by all. Add some brown sugar for a sweet, yet protein-packed meal.
Sweet Honey Barbecue Pineapple Meatballs
These meatballs are made with ground beef, sweet honey bbq sauce, pineapple chunks, and any seasonings you wish. This camping crockpot meal is easy to whip up and is great option for those looking for a meal that will fill you up, but also satisfy your sweet tooth.
Honey Lime Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
This chicken taco camping crockpot meal has a distinct sweet & spicy flavor, but if you're not a fan of spice, you can customize the seasonings to your liking! Choose to cook on high for 2-4 hours, or low for 6-7 hours, and enjoy a delicious camping meal everyone will remember.
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Dessert Crockpot Recipes
We know breakfast is the most important meal of the day...but we think dessert is a close second! Besides the classic campfire s'mores, choose from these 3 easy dessert options during your stay at our Tyler campground, or indulge in them all:
4-Ingredient Peach Cobbler
Looking for an easy crockpot meal for camping? Here it is! This peach cobbler consists of peaches, sugar, cake mix, and butter. How easy is that?! Cook for 3-4 hours and enjoy a scrumptious dessert with little to no work.
Slow Cooker Bananas Foster
The combination of bananas and vanilla makes this crockpot recipe one to remember! This dessert takes only 2 hours of time in the crockpot, making this dessert the perfect option to enjoy while relaxing in your cabin or RV site.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
We can't suggest dessert options without one that includes chocolate! Your taste buds will thank you when you make this chocolate lava cake recipe. Serving 6-8, this crockpot dessert take about 2 hours to complete - top with some vanilla ice cream and berries for the dessert of your dreams.
We hope this list of easy camping crockpot meals will help you prepare for your upcoming camping trip. We hope to see you at our East Texas camping resort soon!
