What are the campfire meals at Cracker Barrel?

They’re seasonal foil-packet entrées featuring proteins like chicken, beef, or shrimp with fresh vegetables and a buttery campfire broth, served with biscuits or corn muffins.

Are Cracker Barrel campfire meals making a comeback after 7 years?

Yes—this year marks their return after years off the menu, much to the delight of fans nationwide.

How much is the campfire shrimp at Cracker Barrel?

Prices start at $10.99, though exact cost may vary by location.

Campfire Meals from Cracker Barrel – A Summer Classic Worth Savoring

Name: Campfire Meals from Cracker Barrel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 whole chicken, bone-in; 2 small red skin potatoes, halved; 1 ear corn, cut into thirds; 1/2 cup baby carrots; 1/2 cup grape tomatoes; 1/4 cup sliced onions; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp campfire seasoning (or smoked paprika + garlic + salt); Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Description

A foil-wrapped chicken dinner inspired by Cracker Barrel’s seasonal favorite, packed with tender veggies, buttery broth, and smoky campfire seasoning.

Ingredients

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1/2 whole chicken, bone-in

2 small red skin potatoes, halved

1 ear corn, cut into thirds

1/2 cup baby carrots

1/2 cup grape tomatoes

1/4 cup sliced onions

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp campfire seasoning (or smoked paprika + garlic + salt)

Heavy-duty aluminum foil

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Cut a large sheet of heavy-duty foil and place chicken in the center.

3. Arrange potatoes, corn, carrots, tomatoes, and onions around the chicken.

4. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over all ingredients.

5. Place butter on top of chicken and vegetables.

6. Fold foil over and seal tightly to trap steam.

7. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.

8. Carefully open foil (watch for steam) and serve with biscuits or corn muffins.

Notes

For a grill version, cook over indirect heat for about 1 hour, turning halfway.

Swap chicken for shrimp or beef for variation.

Serve with a fresh salad or pink lemonade for a complete summer meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Foil packet baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 135mg