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Foil Pack Sausage and Potatoes

Simplify your campfire cooking with our delicious foil pack sausage and potatoes recipe. This no-fuss meal combines savory sausage, hearty potatoes, veggies and herbs in a tidy package that cooks to perfection over the flames, leaving you more time to enjoy the great outdoors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Camping
Servings: 4
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Sausage sliced into ½” pieces
  • 1 cup Petite gold potatoes cut into quarters
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 4 strip Bacon cut into 1” pieces
  • 1 cup Green beans trimmed and sliced into thirds
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup Cheese
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions

Prep the fire:

  • Preheat your campfire by allowing the fire to burn down from flamesto glowing embers in your firepit.
  • Carefully arrange the grill grate over top, about 5 inches above the coals.

Prep the foil pack:

  • Arrange 2 14” piece of heavy duty aluminum foil on a clean work surface.
  • Combine everything except the butter in a large bowl.
  • Toss to combine.
  • Divide the sausage and potato mixture between the two foil sheets, piling into the center.
  • Top each with two tablsespoons of butter.
  • Fold the long sides of the foil over top of the food, pinching at the center to seal.
  • Then fold the short top and bottom edges up twice to make a neatly sealed foil pack.

Cook the foil pack:

  • Place the foil packs, seam side up on the grill grate over the embers.
  • Allow the packet to cook for about 30 to 40 minute, rotatign the packets for even cooking, if needed, until the potatoes are fork tender and the bacon has rendered.

Serve:

  • Carefully remove the foil packs from the grill.
  • Let them cool for 5 minutes before carefully opening the foil. The steam will be hot.
  • Unwrap the aluminum foil and divide the sausage and potatoes mix evently onto plates and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ingredient Variations: Feel free to swap out or add other vegetables, such as carrots, bell peppers, or anything your family loves. There are so many possibilities for this simple recipe. 
  • Checking for Doneness: Use a fork to test the potatoes' tenderness and ensure the sausage is cooked through. If the fork's tongs pierce the potato without any resistance, it is ready. 
  • Serving Suggestions: These foil packs can be served directly on plates or enjoyed straight from the foil for an authentic camping experience.
For an Oven:
  • To cook these foil packs in an oven, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 
  • Prep the foil packs as directed. 
  • Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and put in the oven. 
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the bacon is rendered.
For a traditional gas or charcoal grill:
  • To cook these foil packs on a traditional gas or charcoal grill, set up your grill for a two-zone fire at around 375°F. 
  • Prep the foil packs as directed. 
  • When the grill is preheated, place the foil pack on the cooler side and cover with the lid. 
  • Cook the sausage and potatoes for about 30 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender and the bacon has rendered. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg