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Camp Au Gratin Potatoes

Potatoes and cheese. Is there anything else that warms the soul? In my opinion, likely not when it comes to food. Take this easy camp au gratin potatoes recipe to higher levels by adding your own favorite cheese and proteins. A quick and easy meal for anyone with a pan!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven (or pot) Bring your Dutch oven tools with you!
  • Campfire
  • Stirring Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Corned Beef
  • 2 Boxes Au Gratin Potatoes
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder
  • 1/4 cup Margarine Or Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Construct your campfire and prep for direct coals at medium heat
  • Boil water in the Dutch oven and pour into a holding container with the powdered milk.
    6 cups Water, 1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder
  • Put the corned beef on the bottom of the pan.
    1 can Corned Beef
  • Open the potato packages and layer the potatoes on top of the meat. Any additional corned beef you have can be layered throughout.
    2 Boxes Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Sprinkle the cheese powder over the potatoes. Put the oil or margarine on the potatoes.
    1/4 cup Margarine Or Oil
  • Pour the hot milk/water liquid over the dry potatoes and put the Dutch oven on a moderate heat coals to simmer gently for 40 minutes.
  • This arrangement should result in a slightly liquid mixture. Turn the pot from time to time if it is being kept at the edge of the fire to assure it heats all the way around and nothing burns.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Salt and Pepper

Notes

Camp Hero Notes:
  1. Don't like canned corned beef? Get fresh slices of corned beef from the deli cut thick!
  2. The oil and margarine can be left out as this prevents the mixture from foaming and causing a boil over.
  3. Serve with something that can mop up that cheesy goodness.
  4. You could also make this with fresh potatoes and cheese. It will be more to carry and more work but the flavor will only improve!
Keyword Cheese, Dutch oven, Hearty, Potatoes, Side Dish