6 Savory (and Easy) Snacks, Perfect for Your Next Bonfire

Minimize Prep Time, Maximize Flavor

Easy snacks are important whether you’re having the neighbors over for a backyard bonfire or enjoying a relaxing fire deep in the woods while camping. Why? Because the food isn’t the focal point.

Time is what matters. You’re enjoying the quiet on your own or you’re hanging out with friends or family. What matters is a good time filled with relaxation, which means prepping and cooking food should be easy and fun.

But having snacks around a campfire can still be important to the experience. People have great memory associations with food.

The good thing is you can enjoy huge flavors without wasting too much time on prep. Here are some good options that will fit the moment.

1. Wild River Beef Jerky

If you want something that’s easy to pass around and requires longer moments to savor, Wild River beef jerky is a great option. It’s rugged and takes longer to chew than other foods, and it’s full of rich flavor.

There are enough choices to satisfy any taste preferences from mild to peppered to green chile to hot. It also has nutritional qualities, like 15 grams of protein per serving!

2. Bacon on a Stick

It’s a pretty well-known fact that most people love bacon. That salty, greasy goodness of pork is pretty much welcome any time of the day or night.

You can wrap it around a stick or poker and cook it to your preferred level of crispiness. Bacon is a fun and easy snack that’s guaranteed to not have any leftovers.

3. Banana Boats

Salty and savory aren’t the only flavors welcome at a bonfire. Plenty of people crave sweets for the occasion, too. Banana boats are an easy dessert that can be loaded with as much sugar as you want.

Just cut a gap in a banana, load it up with chocolate, peanut butter and any other sweet toppings, then wrap it in tinfoil and cook it to your liking. You’re left with a melty treat that any sweet tooth can appreciate.

4. Spicy Queso Dip

When people think of parties and gatherings, they probably think of dips. Spicy queso dip is easy to prepare and tastes great cooked over a smoky fire. Bring a bag of chips or veggies (or both) and you’ve got a fan favorite.

5. Loaded Campfire Potatoes

A person can get really hungry sitting around a campfire. Whether people haven’t had dinner yet or the day was filled with activities, loaded potatoes can be a filling, savory solution.

Cut a baking potato in half (or hollow it out), toss on a bunch of toppings like cheese, bacon and anything else you have, wrap it in foil and put it over the fire. Easy and satisfying.

6. And the Ole Trusty, S’Mores

Talk about a big hit at every fire. Seriously, you can’t go to a fire without expecting someone to mention s’mores. Chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers.

Things don’t get any simpler or purer than that. S’mores are a classic bonfire treat that’s fun, easy to make and enjoyed by people of all ages.

When You Want Easy Bonfire Snacks, Reach for Wild River

Bonfires have been appreciated for thousands of years. It’s a pastime that’s meant to be enjoyed slowly, experiencing each moment as it happens. Just like Wild River.

Our old-fashioned beef jerky is rugged and takes time to chew. It’s meant to be eaten slowly as you savor each bite of rich, delicious meat. This makes it the perfect complement to sitting around a fire with others or solo.

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