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Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
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Campfire Potatoes - Aluminum Foil Potatoes

Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: aluminum foil potatoes, campfire potatoes, cheesy campfire potatoes, foil pouch potatoes on the grill
Servings: 6
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 5 medium potatoes washed
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Peel and thinly slice potatoes.
  • Place potatoes and onions on a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil (20 by 20 inches).
    Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
  • Dot with butter in between layers of potatoes and on top.
    Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
  • Combine cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; sprinkle over potatoes.
    Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
  • Fold up foil around potatoes to form packet; add broth.
    Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
  • Seal edges of foil well.
    Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.
  • Grill for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    Campfire Potatoes are an easy foil packet potato recipe using aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil potatoes can be made on the grill, campfire or the oven. Since they are cooked in a foil packet, clean up is a snap.

Notes

  • Heavy duty aluminum foil works best. 
  • Use any type of potatoes you prefer including Idaho, yellow, Russet, etc.
  • If you're feeling really lazy, leave the skins on. Just be sure to wash well before thinly slicing.
  • Substitute dried onion flakes for sliced onions, if desired, or leave them out completely. 
  • We use shredded cheddar cheese, but feel free to use up whatever variety of cheese you have on hand.
  • Margarine could be used instead of butter. 
  • Use 1 tablespoon dried parsley instead of 2 tablespoons fresh, if needed. 
  • Water, beef broth or vegetable broth could be used instead of chicken broth. 
  • Bake these at 400 degrees F instead of using a grill, if desired.
  • Be very careful when opening up the foil; the steam is HOT. 
  • Cook times can vary based on how hot the fire/grill is. It is best to start these early. They can stay hot in the foil for quite a while.
  • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg